What People Have Said About Us 
 

Read the article about us in Island Online Magazine's Fall 2006 issue.

“The program was absolutely wonderful; it truly lived up to its billing.”

    -- Mark Ishiki, Drug Free Committee, Oahu

“The combination of drama, music, dance and stunts was an excellent idea.  The students loved every minute of it!”

    -- Mrs. C. Tsuda, 5th grade teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“An all kid show—how refreshing! Positive, strong message when kids, not adults, deliver the wisdom”.

    –- Greg Foxx, 5th grade teacher, Pahala Elementary School

“This program was much more exciting and fast-paced compared to other drug assemblies we’ve seen.”

    -– Karen Kakehi, Kindergarten teacher, Kanoelani El.  School

“Dynamic performance, it was very potent to see peer models walking the talk “

    -- Shirley Fukumoto, Head, HPA Lower School

“Performance was excellent; performers were very skilled and conveyed message very well.  The children could understand that one can get ‘Naturally high’ without using drugs!!”

    -– Kindergarten teachers, Honoka’a Elementary School

“Awesome!  The students were very impressed!”

    -– Laverne Evans, physical education teacher, Holualoa El. School

“Score of ’10.’    Keep it up!  Education is the prevention!”

    -– Gayle Enriquez, 5th grade teacher, Pahoa Elementary School

 “The students were captivated! They were excited to talk about what they saw, and they also caught on to the message!”

    -– B. Fukushima, teacher, Manana Elementary School

“Fantastic!  Creative!  Amazing!” 

    -- Mona Lau, 3rd grade teacher, Pu’uhale  Elementary School

“Great, good, funny, terrific, excellent, wonderful, superior, awesome, cool.”

    -– Student responses, Kahuku Elementary School

 “A very polished performance. Because they were so excited and involved in the performance, the children were able to remember and discuss the message at length.”

    -– L. Yamashita, teacher, Kanoelani Elementary School

 “The students were enthusiastic and involved; they were totally delighted with the performance.”

    -– Sue Kagawa, teacher, Kea’au Elementary and Middle School

“It was a great way to give a positive message.!”

    -– C. Whiteman, teacher, Keonepoko School

“It is not only fun to watch, but it is very inspiring for the peer groups to see what can be done with a little creativity and a lot of practice!”

    -– Martha Collins, teacher, Haleakala Waldorf School

“It was an energetic and creative performance; it was extremely child/student based.”

    -– Nicole Souza, teacher, Kamaile Elementary School

“This performance constantly entertained them and educated them at the same time.  We all had a great time.”

    -- Mrs. Barcelona, kindergarten teacher, Ewa Beach El. School

“This program has gone a step further by showing fun, exciting things to do instead of taking drugs.”

    -– Elsa Ichiki, 2nd grade teacher, Kanoelani El. School

“The performances were excellent, and I would highly recommend it to other schools”

    -– Berlyn Matsumoto, 3rd grade teacher, Ewa Beach Elementary School

 “This is an excellent program, comparable , if not better , than other assemblies.  You definitely should continue this; it is very beneficial!”

    -- Patricia Isa, teacher, Kahalui Elementary School

“Performance was upbeat and lively-not like a ‘lecture.’  A lot of students also learned about not giving up, and practice improves whatever you do.”

    -– teacher, Pu’uhale Elementary School

“It’s great to see children spreading the message to other children that naturally high is COOL and the only way to be.”

    -– Heather Peters, 4th grade teacher, Manana Elementary School

“The students thought it was very entertaining; two thumbs up!”

    -– Janice Lau Hee, teacher, Kula Elementary School

“This assembly kept the kindergartner’s attention for the whole hour.  We would love to have them come back next year!!  They were great!!”

    -– L. Park, kindergarten teacher, Kamaile Elementary School

“Cool”  “I hope they come back.”  “I like juggling.”

    -– 6th grade student responses, Ewa Beach Elementary School

“It’s the best [drug prevention assembly] I’ve seen – not preachy.”

    -– 6th grade teacher, Mt. View Elementary School

“Your message to be ‘Naturally High’ was a great one!  Thank you again for the FANTASTIC performance!”

    -– Alieen Tom, 2nd grade teacher, Manana Ele. School

“This performance was much more entertaining than other drug prevention assemblies we’ve had.”

    -– Mrs. Ishimoto, Teacher, Keonepoko School

“Excellent demonstrations of what to do instead of drugs.”

    -– Mr. Shimaoka, teacher, Holualoa Elementary School

“Particularly well done, planned and executed.”

    -- Wendy Takahashi, teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“They were ‘speechless’ for once.  They were so attentive to what was going on they forgot to clap!”

    -– Ms. Janet Brown, teacher, Lihikai School

“They loved it!  It was a wonderful change of pace—nice to have students performing for students.”

    -– Helen Nakata, 3rd grade teacher, Ewa Beach Elementary School

“This performance was fast moving—literally—and quite entertaining.”

    -– Evelyn Asakura, teacher, Kea’au Elementary and Middle School

“Loved it!  Students liked seeing peers perform.”

    -– Alan Little, teacher, Laupahoehoe Elementary School

“Thank you for sharing!  It is great seeing young people doing such positive things and trying to teach others.”

    -- Gary Turgeon, 2nd grade teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“This performance shows students challenging things that they can enjoy and do instead of ‘acting’ big by smoking; other performances just tell you not to smoke and why you shouldn’t.”

    –- 1st grade teacher, Kula Elementary School

“They thoroughly enjoyed it; the music and motion keep audience at attention.”

    -– Kim Nakashima, 6th grade teacher, Ewa Beach Elementary School

“They enjoyed the performance and were brimming over with points during our class discussion about the meaning of the program.”

    -– Eleanore MacKenzie, teacher, Lihikai Elementary School

“It’s wonderful to have a new group, with a new style saying it again!”

    -– Edna Cost, kindergarten teacher, Kahuku Elementary school

“As well as staying away from drugs, the students got the message to keep trying to reach achievement.”

    -– Kellie Kishimoto, teacher, Keonepoko Elementary School

“Very entertaining and meaningful; the performers were very talented and impressive.  Kids like to see other kids perform and can empathize with peers better than adults.”

    –- Grade 4 Teachers, Kanoelani Elementary School

“Excellent—most entertaining—the message came through well.”

    -- Mrs. Onzuka, kindergarten substitute teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“My students were inspired to try very hard on their tasks in school by observing the efforts of your show members to do very difficult tricks.”

    –- Marilyn Rodgers, Special Education teacher, Laupahoehoe Elementary School

“They enjoyed it immensely! This performance was so full of action that students were mesmerized and kept at attention throughout the show.”

    -– M. Iuchi, 1st grade teacher, Pu’uhale Elementary School

“They really enjoyed it. They laughed a lot and could identify with the children.”

    -- L. Kelekolio, 2nd grade teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“You’re doing a great service for the youth.”

    –- Eric McCutcheon, 6th grade teacher, Ewa Beach Elementary School

“Students enjoyed the show – it kept their attention and reinforced the positive aspect of a drug-free life. Teacher also enjoyed the show!”

    –- Jane Miller, teacher, Laupahoehoe Elementary School

“They absolutely loved it!  This is an excellent example of an appropriate leisure time activity that will enrich lives, build self-esteem and careers.”

    -- Susan Bowman, Special education teacher, 4th-6th grade, Pahoa El. School

“The students enjoyed it totally!  It was the best drug prevention assembly that they have shown.  The children realized that there are a lot of fun things to do without the use of drugs.”

    –- Malin Quintero, 5th grade teacher, Kula Elementary School

“An excellent way to motivate students, and very well organized!  I appreciated the effort, time, and energy that was placed into this program.”

    -- Ewa Beach Elementary School Teacher

“This is the best drug prevention assembly I’ve attended. Keep up the great work!”

    -– Michelle Nakano, teacher, Mt. View Elem. School

“The performance held their attention and had a simple message, to the point; the students enjoyed the show and understood that it’s not good to smoke.”

    –- Candace Lum, teacher, Kamaile Elementary School

“The message was clear, and the performance was wonderful.  Hats off to the performers who did an excellent job.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!”

    -– Sherri Ida, teacher, Kea’au Elementary and Middle School

 “This was the most action-packed and well rehearsed performance.  The students actors were fantastic performers!”

    -– Amy Tachibana, 2nd grade Teacher, Kea’au  Elementary and Middle School

 “It was great that this assembly used real life people instead of characters.  There was a lot more ‘action’ that kept the students’ attention.”

    –- Mrs. Nakamatsu, Mrs. Miyashiro, Mrs. Yoshida, teachers, Manana Elementary School

 “It was a great performance, and we all enjoyed it very much. The impact was much greater because of the ‘live’ performance rather than storytelling.”

    -- Frances Kikuchi, 2nd grade teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“My students were amazed at what the performers could do.”

    –- Bobbie Loo, Grade 1 teacher, Nanakuli Elementary School

“Excellent!  Children could easily identify with the adolescent actors/actresses.”

    –- L. Sakai, 6th grade teacher, Kahala El. School