Many of the young men residing in Nae’ole Hale take advantage of school sports, and the various athletic activities provided by the dorm (Hui, especially). Some even make exercise a part of their daily routine by running throughout the hilly campus. However, a structured exercise regimen has never been offered at Nae’ole Hale — that is, until this year.
With many boys craving an outlet for their energy, Mr. Ala — himself, a former Division I football player at the University of Hawaii — offered his services. The gang was able to turn the courtyard into a makeshift exercise area, and some boys are already starting to see results: