Anoʻai e nā koa! I’m ‘Ala Wong and this is my first year on staff for Ka Moʻī. I am from the East side of ʻOʻahu, a small ahupuaʻa named Kahaluʻu. If I look familiar to some of you, yes, I am the same girl from Puka Mai Ka Lā; one of the two curly-haired weirdos who call themselves twins. For those of you who are unfamiliar, I am a senior this year at Kamehameha Schools and I am so excited to be a part of this amazing staff that values the voices of our student body, advocating for change and pulling on heartstrings one article at a time. I hope to use this platform not only to engage students in the “scoop” of the day but also to further myself as a writer and expand my skill set to fulfill personal growth/ goals. I want to share people’s stories and their dreams because everyone has a story that deserves to be shared and a dream that will take them far in life. My dream is to be anything from a news anchor to a traveling journalist and highlight crucial news stories that will reach far audiences around the world and make some impact, even if it is small. But, before I can make that dream come true, I’m gonna finish my last year on the hill doing what I love: writing, reading, eating, sleeping, swimming, and of course playing waterpolo with my favorite team ever!

Mahalo,

Leinaala Wong