Mid-Pacific

From Stage to Story: The Evolution of MPSA Theatre 🎭

How did Mid-Pacific’s theatre program become the vibrant community it is today?

Produced by student filmmaker Layla Yamamoto ’26, this documentary explores the history, growth, and impact of MPSA Theatre through a conversation with Department Head Linda Johnson.

Click the link below to watch the full documentary in our latest Mid-Pacific Today.

https://midpacifictoday.midpac.edu/

Mid-Pacific School of the Arts

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. 👋

Meet the newest members of our Institutional Advancement team:

Jayme (Obata) Sakai ‘03, Director of Alumni Engagement — An alum and familiar face on campus, Jayme most recently served in our Elementary School. She is now leading the charge on building and strengthening relationships with our alumni and celebrating their stories.

Mahea Nakamura, Director of Annual Giving — Many of you know Mahea from Admissions and Enrollment Management. She’s channeling that same aloha into strengthening our culture of giving through the Mid-Pacific Fund. Mahea is also a Mid-Pacific parent of a rising senior.

They’re already hitting the ground running, joining our IA team in preparing for two big summer events: the Alumni Golf Tournament this Friday and Alumni Pā‘ina on July 18. We hope to see you there!

Welcome to IA, Jayme and Mahea! 🤙

As a 2026 Miss Aloha Hula contestant, Mid-Pacific alumna Samantha Makanani Aguon Newman ’20 brought grace, strength, and meaning to the Merrie Monarch stage.

Her ‘auana performance paid special tribute to the late Aunty Dottie Crowell ’55, honoring a legacy that continues to uplift the Mid-Pacific ‘ohana.

Watch the full video on Makanani’s journey and how Mid-Pacific and Pūpūkahi helped shape the person and performer she is today. Find it in the latest issue of Mid-Pacific Today at the link in bio.

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From full IB Diploma candidate to 2026 Honolulu Narcissus Queen, alumna Maddie Au ’21 reflects on how her Mid-Pacific experience helped her find her voice, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond graduation. Mahalo, Maddie, for returning home to Mid-Pacific and sharing your story with us!

Watch Maddie’s full conversation in the latest issue of Mid-Pacific Today by clicking here: https://midpacifictoday.midpac.edu/from-ib-scholar-to-honolulu-narcissus-queen-maddie-au-21/

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Owls4Owls Spotlight

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Eyewitness News weekday sports anchor Rob Fukuzaki ’84 shines a spotlight on fellow Mid-Pacific alumn Will Ireton ’07 and his remarkable baseball journey.

We’re proud to see two Owls making an impact in their respective fields and representing the Mid-Pacific community on a national stage.

🎥 Watch the full feature