One of 10 neighbor island students in the 2024-25 Residential Life Program, Miley Cox '25 contributed to 'Iolani School in many special ways during the past four years. She provides an insider's perspective on the boarding program and its cultural connections, and also shares stories about the 'Iolani fine arts program, independent science research and the Chapel Council. Truly an extraordinary young woman, Miley is headed to the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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PHOTOS SHOWN TO MILEY:

Move-In Day (Aug. 16, 2021) -- outside

Move-In Day (Aug. 16, 2021) -- inside

Science Symposium (April 21, 2025)

MILEY'S SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS:

Mixed Media Gold Key -- fawn

Mixed Media Gold Key -- dress

LINK:

'Iolani School Podcast episode with Mrs. Holly Chung
(Mixed Media Art Teacher -- Dec. 27, 2018)

While on sabbatical during the upcoming 2025-26 school year, Mr. Chase Wiggins '06 will be researching and completing a doctoral dissertation that will connect 'Iolani School's 19th-century founding with its 21st-century future. An Upper School English teacher since 2018, he also discusses his experiences within the school's boarding program and shares thoughts about his path to becoming a teacher, which stretches back to his days as an 'Iolani student.

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At the end of the 2023-24 school year, the 101st edition of Ka Mo'olelo O 'Iolani was dedicated to fifth-grade teacher Mrs. Robin Hiraki. She became the first Lower School teacher in 11 years to be honored as the 'Iolani yearbook dedicatee. The beloved longtime educator offers her humble perspective about the day of that surprise announcement. She also shares thoughts about many people who make our school special, recounting several fascinating stories and touching memories.

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