Punahou School

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Punahou School built?1841
2. What is the location?Honolulu, Hawaii
3. What is the original name?Oahu College
4. When was Punahou School founded?Punahou School was founded in 1841, the same year the Protestant missionaries arrived in the Hawaiian Islands.
5. Why was the school originally called Oahu College?It was first named Oahu College because the missionaries wanted to create a college‑style education for their children and the wider community.

Protestant Missionaries: Religious figures who established educational and social institutions in new territories during the 19th century.
College Preparatory School: An academic institution focused on rigorously preparing students for admission and success in higher education.
Holistic Education: An educational approach that emphasizes the development of the whole person, including intellectual, emotional, social, and physical aspects.