Chaminade University of Honolulu

Years of Service

Staff and faculty members recognized for their dedication

After acknowledging the efforts and dedication of staff and faculty during Chaminade’s year-end annual Employee Luncheon, Dr. Lynn Babington turned her attention to the day’s retirees, which included Drs. Bob Santee and Dave Coleman, and librarian Valerie Coleman and assistant professor Denise Cooper of the School of Nursing and Health Professions.

“I am so grateful for your years of service and commitment to Chaminade,” Babington said. “Bob, I’ll miss your deep-breathing exercises; Valerie, you’ve had such an impact on the success of our library; and Dave, you’ve played so many roles during your 50 years here.”

With only two weeks remaining until commencement, the event allowed employees to gather under the sails at the Sullivan Family Library Lawn for a bento lunch and cups of Asato Family Shop’s refreshing sherbert. Since this time of the year always equates to a rush of finals and year-ending responsibilities, the luncheon was a welcomed reprieve for many staff and faculty members, who congratulated honorees who were wearing a lei. The event highlights employees who have been with Chaminade starting with five years and then in additional five-year increments. This year, 31 employees were recognized for their years of service, which cumulatively amounted to 366 years.

  • Professor Richard Kido, center, shares a moment with fellow employees.
  • Ethan Garrido, left, and Fr. Martin Solma enjoy a cup of refreshing sherbert from the Asato Family Shop.
  • Faculty and staff members gathered beneath the Sullivan Family Library sails to recognize the years of service of some of the university's employees.
  • Chaminade President Dr. Lynn Babington welcomed faculty and staff, thanking them for their commitment to the University and their support for students.
  • The Asato Family Shop parked its truck and served employees cups of refreshing strawberry, green river and pineapple sherbert.
  • Lines formed as employees waited their turn to get a cup of strawberry, green river or pineapple sherbert from the Asato Family Shop.

    • Five Years of Service:

    Paul Arakaki
    Adam Joseph
    Dani Masuda
    Carolyn Nakamura
    Jacky Sanqui
    Fr. Martin Solma
    Jennifer Tolentino
    Kelly Treece

    10 Years of Service:

    Kacie Cohen
    Genevieve Griffiths
    Frederique Kandel
    Julieta M. Rosado
    Deneen Wong

    15 Years of Service:

    Sherry Bagoyo
    Tammy Hohu
    Bryan Moseley

    20 Years of Service:

    Allison Francis
    Aulani Kaanoi
    Debbie Murayama
    Amy Takiguchi

    25 Years of Service:

    Ann Kishi

    Retirees:

    David Coleman Congratulations on your Retirement after 50 Years!
    Valerie Coleman Congratulations on your Retirement after 35 Years!
    Denise Cooper Congratulations on your Retirement after 11 Years!
    Bob Santee Congratulations on your Retirement after 30 Years!

    To watch a video of the honorees, click here.