慶應義塾志木高等学校コミュのプナホウから大統領誕生

慶應義塾のプナホウ留学プログラムが本年４０周年を迎え１２月には記念行事が予定されています。

さて、プナホウ留学組は知ってる方も多いようですが、次期アメリカ大統領バラク・オバマ君は1979年プナホウ高校の卒業生です。（一応ボクもプナホウ組なので、君付けしてみました

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Barack Obama ’79 Elected President of the United States

Punahou alumnus Barack Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States in an historic election. As a first-term senator from Illinois, Obama's candidacy has brought significant attention to Hawai‘i and to Punahou School.

In his acceptance speech, Senator Obama said, "It's been a long time coming, but tonight, because of what we did on this day, in this election, at this defining moment, change has come to America."

Punahou School President James K. Scott today said, "This is a historic moment for America and the world, and for Hawai‘i. We are thrilled and honored that a Punahou School alumnus - and son of Hawai‘i - has been elected to serve as the next President of the United States. At Punahou School, our calling is to foster each student's potential to reach his or her promise and effect meaningful change in society. President-elect Obama is an inspirational embodiment of that vision."

Barack Obama was born in Hawai‘i and attended Punahou School beginning in the 5th grade, graduating in 1979.