From cat adoption to cow petting, there’s no doubt that Parker School’s student council set a new standard for Lovefest that will be sought after for years to come. On Friday, March 7th, Parker School hosted its annual Lovefest, fundraising through tickets, merch, and activities for its annual charitable partner. This year, the school partnered with the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative—an organization working to protect native dry forests through conservation and education—supporting the group’s preservation of endangered species like the wiliwili and uhiuhi trees. Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative volunteer Kai Garcia-Tobar explained, “The Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative does so much to preserve and protect such an endangered ecosystem, and in doing so protects the plants that evolved to live here hundreds of thousands of years before humans.”
Starting as early as November of 2024, the student council began the arduous process of completing the long to-do list an event like this presents. First, the group brainstormed possible vendors to cater the event. Ultimately, in attendance were Tea O’clock and Lava Scones. Eleventh Grade Student Representative ‘Iolani Sanches (‘26) highlighted, “The Lava Bites were life-changing.” Next, the student council was tasked with coordinating the event’s activities. Among them were a petting zoo, cat adoption center, thrift store, and the Honoka’a Ensemble Band.
Preceding the event, the student council sold tickets and shirts—the primary source of the event’s fundraising. Designed by Vice President Sophia Scholz (‘26), the t-shirts consisted of the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative logo and the name of the event. Additionally, they were offered in two colors: dark green and light beige. Regarding the event’s thrift store, students were asked to donate any clothes they could, which were ultimately organized and sold, primarily thanks to Aunty Maile.
Beginning promptly at 3:00 PM that Friday, Lovefest was off to an incredible start, with the Honoka’a Ensemble Band playing hit songs by Paramore, The Strokes, and more. One of their biggest fans, Eleventh Grade Class President Caylee Fushikoshi (‘26), exclaimed her excitement at the band’s attendance, stating, “I always love it when the Honoka’a Ensemble Band comes to play at Parker School.” The cat adoption center cultivated a tranquil environment—a silent atmosphere filled with people in awe of the cats roaming the Annex. Bordering the Annex was the petting zoo, which attracted the most visitors. In it was a plethora of farm animals, including a turtle, some geese, chickens, bunnies, pigs, a cow, and more. People of all ages found comfort in the bustling yet relaxing grounds of the zoo. After the somewhat overwhelming journey it took to get here, Vice President Sophia Scholz (‘26) noted, “I think it was a huge success. I was super happy that so many people came and supported the event.” Led by President Riley Todd, Parker School’s student council is proud to deem Lovefest a success, which donated over $1,600 to the Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative.
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