High School of the Pacific

Preparing for the Pacific Era:

The High School of the Pacific educates youth drawn from the Pacific island nations for leadership. The values underlying HSP are the universality and interdependence of all peoples, as well as the innate value of one's home culture. A firm respect and sense of responsibility to preserve the gifts of the ocean, land and sky are cultivated to prepare them to become the stewards of their natural inheritance.

Origins:

Founded in September 2004, the High School of the Pacific invites gifted students from 12 nations to pursue a challenging academic course combined with multicultural character education. With inital support from philanthropic peace visionaries Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon, HSP has also benefitted from the expertise and contributions of many who are not named as staff or faculty. Just a few are mentioned below:

Anthony Aparo
Victor Jessop
Eun Sang Kim
Rev. Sam Masilamoney
Bart and Helen Mwarey
Sung Kyu Park

Education has long been understood to create the future leadership of society. At a time in which the Pacific Rim nations are emerging with a collective potential to achieve global prominence, the preparation of leaders fully capable of navigating the complex issues facing their nations is essential. HSP offers global-level education, while preserving the cultural legacy they already possess.

The Beacon of Hope:

In September 2004 the World witnessed the beginning of a high school institution designed to shape the future of the Pacific Island Nations. The High School of the Pacific is presently developing a cadre of ethical and capable future leaders who, as Islanders, will effect positive social change. This school has been designed to provide rigorous academics and ongoing character training for these students. The peoples of Oceania can now place their earnest hope and confidence in our students as the future leaders of the Pacific Island Nations.

Special Thanks:

This tremendous opportunity became reality by a generous investment in the education of specially gifted island children through the vision and initiative of Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon. As an expression of thanks to them and to all who have endeavored so long and hard to make this school a reality, the staff and students of the High School of the Pacific offer their heartfelt gratitude.

High School of the Pacific

Since we came to Hawaii in 2002 and 2003, the High School of the Pacific became part of our daily life.

Some of the staff at HSP (Anne-Marie is in the green dress)

Representative from several pacific island countries came for a seminar in Hawaii. Kem is taking the picture, Andrea and I are in the picture.