Posted on: Thursday, May 5, 2005

EDUCATION BRIEFS
Chaminade will award degrees

Advertiser Staff

Nearly 500 graduates will receive degrees Monday in Chaminade University's spring commencement ceremony at the Neal Blaisdell Arena.

The ceremonies will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The arena will open at 6:15. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The ceremony will be televised live on Chaminade's Web site, www.chaminade.edu and on 'Olelo Channel 55.

Roosevelt plans a fund-raiser

The Roosevelt High School Project Graduation committee is offering a "Prime Rib To Go" fund-raiser, featuring an 8-ounce prime rib with baked potato, stir-fry vegetables and dessert. Cost is $13.

To obtain an order form, see www.rhsgrad06.com. Deadline for orders is June 7. Pickup will be on June 18, 4 to 6 p.m. at the school gym, 1120 Nehoa St.

Proceeds will benefit Roosevelt High School Project Graduation, a drug- and alcohol-free party providing a fun, safe graduation celebration for students.

Kainalu marking its 50th year

Kainalu Elementary School will celebrate its 50th anniversary from 8:30 to 11 a.m. tomorrow and again from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

The morning event includes an unveiling of a mural made by schoolchildren, music by the Royal Hawaiian Band and opening of a time capsule from 25 years ago. Honored guests, former principals, teachers and students will attend.

In the evening, the school will host a concert with bands, hula halau, food and craft vendors. Admission is free.

Kainalu Elementary is at 165 Kaiholu St., Kailua.