Accomplishments for 2011 – 2012

• 100% College Matriculation
• The class of 25 students earned over $1.5 million in merit-based scholarships
• 80% bound for mainland and international colleges and universities
• Acceptances to American University, Asia Pacific University-Japan, Boston University, Claremont McKenna College, Creighton University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Santa Clara University, Temple University-Japan, Tufts University, University of British Columbia-Canada, University of Chicago, University of Washington, and Wellesley College to name a few.
• National Merit Scholar and National Merit Commended Scholar
• First Place Overall Grand Award – 55th State Science and Engineering Fair, Junior Research
• Best in Category – 55th State Science and Engineering Fair, Environmental Management
• 23 additional awards – 55th State Science and Engineering Fair
• Best in Session – Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability
• 1st in the Rotary Club of Honolulu 4-way test essay contest
• Hawaii Region Scholastic Art Gold Key and Silver Key Art Awards and an American Vision nominee
• Only all-girl school orchestra in Hawaii
• Legislative internships at the State Capitol
• Students attended several conferences thanks to grants and scholarships
• 9 high school students attended the International Women’s Leadership Conference
• 12 high school students participated in the annual Model UN conference at the United Nations in   New York City
• 12 high school students participated in Robotics conferences throughout the year
• Junior class attended the YWCA’s Wahine Forum Network Power Lunch
• Senior class attended YWCA’s Celebrate Women’s History Month sessions
• Student travels
• Costa Rica tour
• Paris, France tour
• New York City to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• New York City to participate in the Model UN conference at the United Nations
• Visitors to the school
• King Tuheitia of New Zealand
• Kealoha, slam poet
• Sue Cowing, author of the book You Will Call Me Drog
• Athletic Recognition
• ILH 1st Team All-Star in Paddling and Bowling
• ILH 2nd Team All-Star in Volleyball and Judo
• Outstanding Faculty
• Belinda Chung, College Counselor serves as a Trustee on the College Board
• Sophie Halliday, Director of Studies is named to the NAIS 21st Century Curriculum/ Technology Task Force
• Michael Grech & Jay Hamura, Teacher Award Recipients – 55th State Science and Engineering Fair