doi:10.7916/w5xj-5092Oral history interview with Kēhaulani Lum, 2022Lum, Kēhaulanioral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesPresidents--Inauguration.--United StatesLum, KēhaulaniObama, BarackObama, Michelle, 1964-Presidential campaignsPunahou SchoolKēhaulani Lum, president of the Ali'i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club, reminisces about her time spent at Punahou School leading up to the present day. She discusses in detail her rich familial ties to Hawaii. She recalls the social and political era in which she shared a classroom with President Obama. Lum affirms that Hawaii played a significant role in developing his leadership skills, community building, and charisma. Lum reflects fondly upon her time spent going door to door with Michelle Obama while helping with the Obama presidential campaign and organizing a kids filmmakers project in Chicago to help inspire the youth about democracy. She speaks appreciatively of her time attending the presidential inauguration with her close friends and family, recalling other Punahou teachers and alums in attendance that day. Finally, Lum observes how Obama's presidency left a lasting positive impact and points to the personal sacrifice that Obama made in becoming an influential public figure