Duke Aiona Joins Saint Louis School Leadership Team Former Lieutenant Governor to serve as Executive Vice President

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Duke Aiona Joins Saint Louis School Leadership Team Former Lieutenant Governor to serve as Executive Vice President
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December, 16 2010

Duke Aiona Joins Saint Louis School Leadership Team
Former Lieutenant Governor to serve as Executive Vice President

HONOLULU -- Saint Louis School today announced that former Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona, Jr., class of 1973, is returning home to the Crusaders as executive vice president of development and recruitment. In his new position, Aiona will work to recruit incoming students, and serve as a spokesperson to improve and enhance the school's role and image in the community.

Aiona will join President Walter Kirimitsu and Principal Patricia Hamamoto in their effort to enhance Saint Louis School as a school of opportunity.

"Through his professional career as a family and circuit court judge, the former Lieutenant Governor learned that it is easier to build strong children than to fix broken adults," President Walter Kirimitsu said. "By returning to the slopes of Kalaepohaku, he will be able to assist in the development and molding of Hawaii's future leaders and community servants. I am confident in his ability to increase the visibility and enrollment of Saint Louis School and in leading the capital development of his alma mater."

Aiona returns to Saint Louis School following a highly distinguished public service career in the judicial and executive branches of Hawaii government.

"We're thrilled to add to our leadership team a member of Duke's high caliber and stature in the community," said Principal Patricia Hamamoto. "His addition immediately provides a big boost to our efforts to improve enrollment and develop the next generation of Hawaii's leaders."

After graduating from Saint Louis School, where he excelled in everything from academics to athletics, Aiona earned degrees from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii.

He immediately began serving the public as a deputy prosecuting attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. Duke's strong work ethic and natural leadership style led to his appointment as a Family Court Judge. He was later elevated to the Circuit Court bench, where, in 1996, he made history as the first administrative judge of the highly successful Hawaii Drug Court Program. In 2002, he was elected by the people of Hawaii to serve as Lieutenant Governor, and he was re-elected in 2006 with the largest margin in state history.

Aiona has served as a Saint Louis School Board of Trustee since 2001.

"Through President Walter Kirimitsu's and Principal Pat Hamamoto's leadership, Saint Louis School is well-positioned to provide young men with the opportunity, no matter their background, to acquire the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in the 21st century workforce and secondary education - thus becoming a part of the Saint Louis story," added Aiona. "It is an honor and privilege to be a part of this team, and I am truly blessed for the opportunity to serve and give back to the Marianist of Saint Louis School."

About Saint Louis School -- Founded in 1846, Saint Louis School is a private school for boys in grades six through 12 that educates and challenges students to become gentlemen of character who reach their full potential through the Catholic Marianist tradition of spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional maturity. "Memor et Fidelis," ~ Mindful and Faithful underscores its emphasis on spiritual growth, critical thinking, and strong moral character and its commitment to educating leaders in all walks of life.

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