Community: A group of living and non-living things in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Place: A particular position or point in space.
Place: A particular position or point in space.
At Kapālama there is a large and diverse community. This is a school, but I like to think of it more as a social place that just so happens to teach us. Some students live at Kapālama, and some just come for school during the day. It is not just a school though, it is a place for sports, gatherings, and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture. After school is over students can participate in some of their favorite sports and be a part of a team. Dances, meetings, clubs, and more also attract a crowd that can gather on campus and be involved in the Kapālama community. Many of the buildings here have been standing longer than I have been alive, and not all buildings are dedicated just to learning a common core information. Some buildings were built for people who were interested in learning more about the culture. For example, there is a building that has old Hawaiian crafts and you can learn to make your own.
Aside from the things one can get involved in in this one of the most important things that shape/make up the community is the people. It is made up of mostly Hawaiians at Kapālama. However, these people come from all over the state of Hawaii and even branch out further than that. People come from all corners of the islands and everyone you meet has a different story to tell. Although Kapālama is so diverse, the community is so accepting. Some people have been in the community for most of their life, and some have just joined. But, if someone were to come on campus they would not be able to identify because at Kapālama, everyone shows aloha to mostly each other. This acceptance and aloha spirit is what makes Kapālama such a wonderful community to be a part of.
Aside from the things one can get involved in in this one of the most important things that shape/make up the community is the people. It is made up of mostly Hawaiians at Kapālama. However, these people come from all over the state of Hawaii and even branch out further than that. People come from all corners of the islands and everyone you meet has a different story to tell. Although Kapālama is so diverse, the community is so accepting. Some people have been in the community for most of their life, and some have just joined. But, if someone were to come on campus they would not be able to identify because at Kapālama, everyone shows aloha to mostly each other. This acceptance and aloha spirit is what makes Kapālama such a wonderful community to be a part of.