Member Spotlight

April Spotlight
Jason Yeung

Jason Yeung - Honorary Halau Photographer

Jason "Pono" Yeung

Jason Yeung first met the Halau at last year's Orange County Fair . He has been taking pictures of the Halau ever since. Most of the pictures you see on this website have been taken by Jason. He lives in Irvine and works for the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) where he is an Maintenance Engineer. His parents are Annie and Lok Yeung.

Jason says that Auntie Judy gave him his hawaiian name "Pono" because he is a perfectionist. He became involved with the Halau "to share and experience where he grew up and in the Aloha Spirit". Being involved with the Halau has enabled him to meet diverse and different people and experience unique cultures and food. It has given him a sense of family and "belonging".

Jason's interests include computers, photography, reading and listening to music. Jason latest project is creating a marketing DVD of some of the Halau's performances.
MAHALO, Jason!

June Spotlight

Uncle Henry Kamae

Uncle Henry "Kalana" Kamae

Uncle Henry "Kalana" Kamae is lead musician for the Halau. He is a reknown musician who has toured throughout the world. His has performed in Europe, Japan, Canada, and throughout the Uniited States. He has also toured Hong Kong and the Philipines.

Uncle Henry is related to the AhYet family, Auntie Hannah AhYet and Pamohoa Garcia. Both his parents were musicians. He is a former school teacher. He taught "Unified Building Code/Residential Building & Drafting" at Southwestern College in Chula Vista and San Diego.

Starting in July he will be giving ukelele lessons at Central Park in La Palma, CA.

November and December Spotlights

Faith Leidy Flowers and Tarra Courtney VanMeter

Co-Dancing Assistants

Faith Leidy Flowers

Faith has been a member of Halau Kau Ike O'Lani for three years. Her Hawaiian name is Mele Aloha Na Vale. She attends Orange County High of the Arts. She dances with the Na Wahines. she joined the halau because she wanted to experience something new. Being a member is like being a part of a family.

In her spare time, Faith likes to eat stuff with tabasco sauce and "chillen with her friends". She lives in Whittier with her parents Fred and Lea Flowers. Faith celebrated her birthday on May 16th. Happy Birthday, Faith!

Faith Leidy Flowers

Tarra Courtney Van Meter

Tarra's Hawaiian name is Nalani which means "the heavens". Auntie Judy gave it to her. She is 14 years old and attends Oxford Academy. She resides with her parents Albert and Tresita Van Meter in Cypress.

Tarra dances with the Na Wahines and has been a member of the halau for five years. She joined so she could experience a new culture. She enjoys being a part of a second family who loves and cares about you.

In her spare time she enjoys sleeping, eating, and searching for boys.

Tarra Courtney Van Meter

September Spotlight
Jessica Michelle "Makanani" Evans

Our first Spotlight is Jessica Michelle "Makanani" Evans. She is 13 years old and is in the eight grade at Kraemer Middle School in Fullerton. Her birthday is March 20th. She has been a member of Halau Kau Ike 'O Lani for seven years. The last three years, she has been teaching the Babies class.

Her Hawaiian name "Makanani" means "Beautiful Eyes". She says she joined Halau Kau Ike 'O Lani because her Hawaiian grandmother wanted her to learn more about the Hawaiian culture. Being a halau member has been a very good experience for her to further her cultural education. She dances with our Wahine group.

When she isn't teaching, practicing, or performing she enjoys going to the mall, dancing, singing, going to the beach, and playing basketball. Her mother is Kathie Chavez. They live in Fullerton.

Halau Spotlight!

Each month we will "spotlight" an Halau member. Anyone who is a member of our halau qualifys. This includes all levels of dancers and band members. If you would like to be featured, please provide the following information:

~Give your full name
~Age and/or day and month of birth
~City you live in
~School you attend (Adults: Who do you work for)
~What grade you are in (Adults: What is your occupation)
~Who are your parents? (Adults: Name of your spouse & children)
~What is your Hawaiian name?, why was it chosen?, what does it mean?
~Why did you join Halau Kau Ike 'O Lani?
~What dance class do you belong to?
~How long have you been a member?
~What is being a member of this Halau means to you.
~Interests or hobbies?

Please either e-mail the above information to our webmaster Auntie Nancy Mogote or give a hardcopy to Kuma Auntie Judy Kalehua or Alakai Pomahoa Garcia. See "Contact Us" section for addresses.

MAHALO!