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If you have any questions about becoming a Silversword, contact us at [email protected] or (808) 739-8340.

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ABIGAIL HURGO

Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

Hometown: Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawai‘i 🤙🏽

Must-do on O‘ahu: Support local vendors and go to the Kaka‘ako Farmers Market or the Malama Makers Markets. This is the best place to try local food, get fresh produce, and buy from local businesses.

Favorite eating spot and go-to order: I love the mango boba from Thangs French Coffee & Bubble Tea! They use real fruit and it is SOOOO GOOD! Bring cash.

Advice for future Silverswords: Take chances and step outside your comfort zone. Each semester, challenge yourself to do something that scares you. College is shaped not only by what you learn in class but by the people you meet and the opportunities you pursue. Join a club, perform at Pacific Island Review or International Extravaganza, get an on-campus job, start a study group, introduce yourself to your professor, or hang out at the Vi & Loo Center to sing karaoke or play pool with fellow Silverswords!

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JOHN RINEN

Senior Admissions Counselor

Email: [email protected] | Phone: (808) 739-7446
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Hometown: Lahaina, Maui, Hawai‘i 🤙🏽

High School Alma Mater: Lahainaluna High School

Must-do on O‘ahu: Hiking up Koko Head is a must-do hike that you need to do at least once—and talk about it forever! Because once you are at the top it has some stunning views of Hanauma Bay, Diamond Head, and the open Pacific Ocean (but make sure to bring water and sunscreen 😎).

Favorite eating spot and go-to order: Tanioka’s Seafood & Catering, an absolute must! My go-to is a piece of Garlic Chicken, Fish Patty, and Maki Sushi 😋. Pair that with a Green River drink and you cannot leave with a Sweet Potato Haupia Bar…thank me later!

Advice for future Silverswords: College is what you make of it! Hang out after class, talk story with new classmates, join a club on campus, and honestly, some of the best moments you’ll have are those unplanned ones. Whether that be a weekend exploring the island, or finding new and hidden spots on campus. My favorite spot on campus is the basketball and tennis courts; this is where you’ll catch the best sunsets.

O‘ahu High Schools

  • Kaiser High School
  • Kaimuki High School
  • Kaimuki Christian School
  • Kalani High School
  • La Pietra School 
  • Pres. McKinley High School 
  • St. Andrews Priory
  • Sacred Heart Academy

Maui High Schools

  • H.P. Baldwin High School
  • Haleakala Waldorf
  • Hana High & Elementary School
  • Kaʻahumanu Hou Christian School
  • Kamehameha Schools Maui
  • Kihei Charter School
  • King Kekaulike High School
  • Lahainaluna High School
  • Maui High School
  • Maui Preparatory School
  • Seabury Hall
  • St. Anthony School

Moloka‘i High School

  • Moloka‘i High School

Lana‘i High School

  • Lānaʻi High & Elementary School

Continental U.S. – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • California (Los Angeles, San Diego, and Surrounding Areas)
  • Connecticut
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Illinois
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New Hampshire
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Vermont
  • Wisconsin

CELINE MESIONA-PEREZ ’22

Senior Admissions Counselor

Email: [email protected] | Phone: (808) 739-4650
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Hometown: Ewa Beach, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i 🤙🏽

High School Alma Mater: Hanalani Schools

Must-do on O‘ahu: Watching the sunset from any beach with a take-out plate from L&L Hawaiian Barbecue is a must! My go-to is the kalbi (short ribs) plate with rice, mac salad, and a side of hot fries—simple, local, and unbeatable.

Favorite eating spot and go-to order: Kapi‘olani Coffee Shop—hands down the best oxtail soup, always with two scoops of rice.

Advice for future Silverswords: As someone who started out as a quiet, introverted student, my biggest advice is to not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone—even just a little at a time. Getting involved in student organizations and campus activities helped me find my voice, my community, and my confidence. Along the way, I built lifelong friendships and connected with professors who continue to inspire and support me even after graduation. Your sense of belonging will grow as you show up, take chances, and allow yourself to experience everything Chaminade has to offer.

O’ahu High Schools

  • Halau Ku Mana
  • Hawaiian Mission Academy
  • Kailua High School
  • Kalaheo High School
  • Koʻolau Baptist Academy
  • James B. Castle High School
  • Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Anuenue
  • Le Jardin Academy
  • Pacific Buddhist Academy
  • Pres. Roosevelt High School
  • Maryknoll School
  • Mid-Pacific Institute
  • Myron B. Thompson Academy
  • St. Louis School
  • Trinity Christian Academy

Continental U.S. – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • Alabama
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Mississippi
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah

U.S. Territories & Pacific Islands – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFER STUDENTS

  • American Samoa
  • Federated States of Micronesia
  • Guam
  • Marshall Islands
  • Northern Mariana Islands – Saipan
  • Palau
  • Puerto Rico
  • U.S. Virgin Islands

International – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFER STUDENTS

HOPE ISHIZAKA-ROMERO

Admissions Counselor

Email: [email protected] | Phone: (808) 735-4749
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Hometown: Miliani, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i 🤙🏽

High School Alma Mater: Miliani High School

Must-do on O‘ahu: I highly recommend taking a drive up to the North Shore! While visiting the North Shore, stop by one of the many beaches and getting a quick bite to eat in Hale‘iwa. There are numerous restaurants and local businesses that you can check out.

Favorite eating spot and go-to order: Zippy’s Korean Fried Chicken Plate with an Orange Bang on the side

Advice for future Silverswords: There are so many great events, outings, resources, and opportunities on campus! I recommend making the most of every opportunity, putting yourself out there, and creating as many memories as possible. Your years here as a Silversword will fly by, so enjoy it all!

O’ahu High Schools
  • ‘Aiea High School
  • American Renaissance Academy
  • Asia Pacific International School
  • DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach
  • Hanalani Schools
  • Hawai’i Technology Academy
  • Island Pacific Academy
  • James Campbell High School
  • Kahuku High School
  • Kamehameha – Kapalama
  • Kamaile Academy
  • Kapolei High School
  • Lanakila Baptist
  • Leilehua High School
  • Mililani High School
  • Nanakuli High School
  • St. Michael’s School
  • Waialua High School
  • Waianae High School
  • Waipahu High School

Hawai‘i Island High Schools

  • Christian Liberty Academy
  • Hawaiʻi Academy of Arts & Science
  • Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy
  • Hilo High School
  • Honoka’a High & Intermediate School
  • Kamehameha Schools Keaʻau
  • Ke Kula Ehukaimalino
  • Kealakehe High School
  • Kohala High School
  • Konawaena High School
  • Makua Lani Christian Academy
  • Pāhoa High & Intermediate School
  • Parker School
  • St. Joseph School of Hilo
  • Waiakea High School

Hawai‘i State – ALL TRANSFER STUDENTS

Continental U.S. – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFERS

  • Arkansas
  • Louisiana
  • Texas

RHYSA LEE

Admissions Counselor

Email: [email protected] | Phone: (808) 739-4627
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Hometown: Pearl City, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i 🤙🏽

High School Alma Mater: Moanalua High School

Must-do on O‘ahu: Wake up early, do a hike on the East side, and watch the sunrise from the top of the mountain.

Favorite eating spot and go-to order: Drip Studio (coffee shop) & the Cold Fashioned with Foam + whatever baked goods they have that day!

Advice for future Silverswords: Go all in! College is what you make of it, so go to the events, spend time with friends even if you’re tired, get extra help from your professors when you don’t fully understand something, and make use of the resources on campus. Maximize your college experience because once you graduate, you won’t be in the same place as all your friends with as much free time as you have during this season of life.

O’ahu High Schools

  • Assets School
  • Calvary Chapel Christian School
  • Christian Academy
  • Hawai’i Baptist Academy
  • ‘Iolani School
  •  Pearl City High School
  • Punahou School
  • Radford High School
  • Damien Memorial School
  • Moanalua High School
  • W.R. Farrington High School

Kaua‘i Island High Schools

  • Hawaii Technology Academy (Kaua‘i) 
  • Island School
  • Kapa‘a High School
  • Kauaʻi High School
  • Waimea High School

Continental U.S. – HIGH SCHOOLS & TRANSFERS

  • Alaska
  • California (Northern)
  • Delaware
  • Idaho
  • Kentucky
  • Maryland
  • Montana
  • New Jersey
  • Oregon
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Washington D.C.
  • West Virginia
  • Wyoming
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