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Saint Louis School has announced former Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona, Jr., Class of 1973, is returning home to the Crusaders as executive vice president of development and recruitment.

In his new position, Aiona will work to recruit incoming students, and serve as a spokesperson to improve and enhance the school’s role and image in the community.

Aiona will join President Walter Kirimitsu and Principal Patricia Hamamoto in their effort to enhance Saint Louis School as a school of opportunity.

“Through his professional career as a family and circuit court judge, the former Lieutenant Governor learned that it is easier to build strong children than to fix broken adults,” Kirimitsu said. “By returning to the slopes of Kalaepohaku, he will be able to assist in the development and molding of Hawaii’s future leaders and community servants. I am confident in his ability to increase the visibility and enrollment of Saint Louis School and in leading the capital development of his alma mater.”

Aiona returns to Saint Louis School following a highly distinguished public service career in the judicial and executive branches of Hawaii government. Aiona has served as a Saint Louis School Board of Trustee since 2001.

After graduating from Saint Louis School, where he excelled in everything from academics to athletics, Aiona earned degrees from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii.

“Saint Louis School is well-positioned to provide young men with the opportunity, no matter their background, to acquire the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in the 21st century workforce and secondary education – thus becoming a part of the Saint Louis story,” Aiona said. “It is an honor and privilege to be a part of this team, and I am truly blessed for the opportunity to serve and give back to the Marianist of Saint Louis School.”

Founded in 1846, Saint Louis School is a private school for boys in grades six through 12 that educates and challenges students to become gentlemen of character who reach their full potential through the Catholic Marianist tradition of spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional maturity. “Memor et Fidelis,” ~ Mindful and Faithful underscores its emphasis on spiritual growth, critical thinking, and strong moral character and its commitment to educating leaders in all walks of life.