Former Moanalua High School athletic director Hank Kibota will become interim executive director of the Hawaii High School Athletic Association next month, according to current executive director Dwight Toyama. Kibota interim
HHSAA chiefKibota, 65, was the Moanalua A.D. for 20 years and coached baseball and football. He retired in 1992.
Toyama, who is due to take over as executive secretary of the Oahu Interscholastic Association next month, said Kibota will serve from Jan. 15 to June 15, 1998.
A search committee will consider candidates for the permanent position.
Kibota said he has no plans at present to be a candidate.
"The HHSAA is fortunate to have the skills and abilities of Mr. Kibota, who will continue to oversee state tournaments and marketing activities," said Toyama.
KAHUKU COACH RESIGNS: Chic Hess has resigned as Kahuku High's varsity basketball coach, according to Red Raiders athletic director Hartwell Lee Loy.
Nathan James, who was serving as assistant coach, will take over Hess' position for the current season.
Hess would have been in his first season at the Kahuku helm. No reason was given for his resignation.
ALOHA GYMFEST: The 22nd Aloha Gymfest runs from Dec. 28, through Dec. 30, at King Intermediate School in Kaneohe. Teams from Australia, Japan, Canada, Ohio and Pennsylvania will join Hawaii gymnasts in the competition.
Qualifying sessions for level 9 and 10 start at 1 p.m., Dec. 28. Level 5-8 qualifying begins at 1 p.m. Dec. 29.
The finals start at 1 p.m., Dec. 30, with an awards ceremony to follow.
For tickets or more information, call 235-6866.
THE BRITISH ARE COMING: The Westminster School crew members visiting from England for the Jan. 1-4 Royal Hawaiian Rowing Challenge will play a soccer match against the Kamehameha Schools soccer team at 4 p.m., Dec. 29 on the Kamehameha campus.
WELCOME ABOARD: There will be a reception for the Michigan State and Washington football teams aboard the S.S. Independence at Pier 10, Aloha Tower, at noon tomorrow.
The Spartans and Huskies meet in the Jeep Aloha Bowl on Christmas Day.