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O-Men

The Punahou O-Men is a charitable organization devoted to enhancing the Punahou students’ athletic experience.

Membership dues and additional fundraising efforts allow the O-Men to contribute to various athletic-related endeavors, including financial aid. O-Men activities also offer a venue for fellowship among former Punahou athletes.

In 2018, the O-Men exceeded its $175,000 fundraising goal set during the School’s 175th anniversary year. Members gathered at the new play structure near Bishop Hall which the O-Men gifted to the School. President Jim Scott ’70 and Junior School Principal Paris Priore-Kim ’76 joined O-Men officers and members to celebrate the group’s generosity.

 Check out the Punahou O-Men site

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  • Event Calendar

    • Monday, November 14, 2022 - O-Men Meeting – President’s Pavillion, 12 - 1:00 p.m.
    • Monday, December 12, 2022 - O-Men Meeting - Virtual, 12 – 1 p.m.
    • Monday, January 9, 2023 - O-Men Meeting, President’s Pavillion, 12 - 1:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - Saturday, January 28, 2023 - Kona Safari
    • Friday, March 3, 2023 - O-Men Meeting - Velocity Honolulu, 5 – 6 p.m.
    • Friday, Mary 3, 2023 - Annual Fundraiser - Velocity Honolulu, 6 – 9 p.m.
    • Monday, May 8, 2023 - O-Men Meeting - Sullivan Boardroom, 12 - 1:00 p.m.
    • Friday, June 23, 2023 - End of Year Party, TBD, 5 – 8 p.m.

  • Objectives

    • To augment existing or provide new athletic facilities, equipment and programs.
    • To support Punahou School's financial aid program with an emphasis on athletics.
    • To stimulate and maintain a spirit of fellowship among members.

  • Recent Contributions

    • Provided a new weight set for the baseball team.
    • Provided new sweats and travel bags for the soccer and track teams.
    • Provided $8,000 to help remodel the Hall of Champions.
    • Raised $7,500 to assist the SOS fund for public school athletics ($2,500 from the Punahou Relays and $5,000 from the O-Men).
    • Raised $8,000 for new wrestling mats
    • Raised over $200,000 to support the renewal of the Alexander Field 

  • Leadership

    Executive Board for 2023 – 2025
    • David Kowen ’01, President
    • Joshua McDonough ’12, Vice President
    • Peter Phillips ’01, 2nd Vice President
    • Charlie Field ’06, Secretary
    • Robby Field ’03, Treasurer
    • Ben Komer ’98, Past President
    Directors
    • 2021 – 2024 Directors
      • Jimmy Bennett ’94
      • Duff Janus ’98
      • Craig Watson ’92
    • 2022 – 2025 Directors
      • Mike Kam ’74
      • Jim Shipman ’81
      • Michael Yu ’93
    • 2023 – 2026 Directors
      • Ryan Gilbert ’89
      • Stevie Li ’88
      • Jason Lee ’96
    Life Directors
    • Ethan Abbott ’72
    • Robert Akutagawa*
    • Jimmy Bennett ’96
    • Karl Carvalho ’72
    • Kenwei Chong ’86
    • Charles Cooke ’52
    • Will Crowley ’93
    • Allan Dowsett ’74
    • Peter Ehrman ’77
    • Chris Eldridge ’87
    • Buddy Farden ’39*
    • John Field ’72
    • Mike Hansen ’75
    • Ernest Hara ’28*
    • Ron Hirahara ’59
    • Dennis Hirota ’58
    • Rick Humphreys Sr. ’61
    • Rick Humphreys ’90
    • Mel Ing ’68
    • Clayden Jim ’59
    • Harold Kam ’41*
    • Randy Kam ’76
    • Keoki Kellerman ’60
    • Doug Kilpatrick ’57
    • John Kobayashi ’60
    • Leighton Lam ’74
    • Walt Laskey
    • Easton Manson ’91
    • Scott May ’56
    • Bob Milne ’58
    • Brad Nicolai ’93
    • Robby Ostrem ’65
    • Tay Perry ’55
    • Scott Metcalf ’74*
    • Dudley Pratt ’45*
    • Eric Schiff
    • Bob Schneider ’67
    • Bud Scott
    • Gordon Scruton ’51
    • Jim Steiner ’78
    • Jim Tagupa ’56*
    • Jim Tam ’67
    • Alika Williams ’93
    • Heaton Wrenn III ’75
    * Deceased

  • Membership

    Membership is open to all varsity “O” letter winners. All others who have an unselfish interest in Punahou athletics are eligible upon election by the Board of Directors. All “first-timers” interested in joining or becoming more active in the O-Men may join to the Board for a free lunch at one of the meetings which occurs online bimonthly from Noon to 1 p.m.

    For more information, please reach out to our Membership Chair.

Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame

Initiated in 1980 by the O-Men, and revived in 2008 by both O-Men and Pa‘ani, the Punahou Athletic Hall of Fame honors exceptional lifetime athletic achievement. Inductees have their names listed on the Hall of Fame koa plaque that hangs at the entrance of the Punahou Athletic Office.

Student Awards

Every year, the O-Men and Pa‘ani organizations jointly present athlete of the year awards to a sophomore boy and girl. Known as the Na Wahine Pa‘ani o Punahou/Punahou O-Men Award, this has been presented since 1992. Other Academy awards are:

  • C. Dudley Pratt Award - Senior Athlete of the Year (since 1969), preceded by the O-Men Senior Athlete of the Year Award (1957 – 1969)
  • McEldowney Matthias Award - Junior Athlete of the Year (since 1947)
  • Billy Weaver ’62 Award - Freshman Athlete of the Year (since 1959)

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