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Seabury Remembers
Seabury Hall gathered at the Reflection Pond on August 8, 2024 to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Maui Fires. It was a time to gather as one school, one 'ohana—together with the larger Maui community who sought to find pause, to find meaning, to find moments of reflection.
The time together was punctuated by a two beautiful musical offerings. First, Calilynn “Cali” Salzer, Class of 2028, (9th grade), who’s 8th-grade project was dedicated to composing a song dedicated to Lahaina, had many in tears as we held those of our beloved Maui close to our hearts. Secondly, Mr. Tony Haleakala and Mr. Brian Yamada, of our dedicated Facilities and Maintenance crew, led the community in the Lahainaluna Alma Mater (lyrics and music by Albert Kaleikini, arranged by Samuel K. Mookini). The song has deep roots in the west side 'āina. In 1898, Kaleikini, a student at Lahainaluna, went on an excursion to Pu‘u Pa‘upa‘u, the burial site of David Marlo. Beholding the spectacular view, he was moved to write “Lahainaluna.”
Unifying the service and ceremony of commemoration was the theme of water. Readings from different spiritual traditions were offered: "Drink water from your own cistern, gushing water from your own well." (Hebrew Scriptures: Proverbs 5.15) God sends down rain from the sky, / Giving life to the earth after its death. / Surely this is a sign for those who listen. (Islamic Scriptures: Quran 16.65) And, "Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." (Christian Scriptures: Jesus of Nazareth, as quoted in the Gospel of John 4.13-14)
As we recalled our days before and during the fires, we offered intentions and prayers to learn, grow, and live on with "wisdom, life, and courage in the unexpected," together with the hope that this day, today, "can hold love, kindness, justice, and joy." I have no doubt that these themes and spiritual values will continue to bind us together as a school family this school year 2024-2025, together with our school values of empowerment, passion, integrity, and curiosity.
In hope,
The Rev. Christopher Golding
School Chaplain, September 3, 2024
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Unifying the service and ceremony of commemoration was the theme of water. Readings from different spiritual traditions were offered: "Drink water from your own cistern, gushing water from your own well." (Hebrew Scriptures: Proverbs 5.15) God sends down rain from the sky, / Giving life to the earth after its death. / Surely this is a sign for those who listen. (Islamic Scriptures: Quran 16.65) And, "Anyone who drinks the water I give will never thirst—not ever. The water I give will be an artesian spring within, gushing fountains of endless life." (Christian Scriptures: Jesus of Nazareth, as quoted in the Gospel of John 4.13-14)
As we recalled our days before and during the fires, we offered intentions and prayers to learn, grow, and live on with "wisdom, life, and courage in the unexpected," together with the hope that this day, today, "can hold love, kindness, justice, and joy." I have no doubt that these themes and spiritual values will continue to bind us together as a school family this school year 2024-2025, together with our school values of empowerment, passion, integrity, and curiosity.
In hope,
The Rev. Christopher Golding
School Chaplain, September 3, 2024
