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Central Middle School renamed in honor of Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani

By Craig T. Kojima

Feb. 9, 2022

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Daphne Barbee-Wooten signs a portrait of Princess Ruth Keʻelikolani during Wednesday's school renaming ceremony. What used to be Central Middle School is now Keʻelikolani Middle School, named after the Hawaiian princess.
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Keʻelikolani students Sitalia Akkin and LaNiyah Chandler, stand with DOE superintendent Keith Hayashi and principal Joseph Passantino next to a portrait of Princess Keʻelikolani.
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A portrat of Princess Keʻelikolani was on display on Wednesday.
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Doni Leinaala Chong, of Ahahui Kaahumanu, looks on during Wednesday's ceremony. Chong is also executive administrator to CEO and President of Olelo Community Media TV.
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Ann Marie Kirk and Chantal Cambra-Seitz, both historians, unveil the school's new sign.
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Hailama Farden of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs gave his remarks in Hawaiian on Wednesday.
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