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'Iolani School Archives - People of 'Iolani: Albert H. Stone

Notable people in the history of 'Iolani School.

 

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Albert H. Stone

Albert Stone, St. Andrew's Cathedral, 1932.Albert Stone, St. Andrew's Cathedral, 1932.

Rev. Albert Hendrix Stone (1890-1952) (SY 1931/32 - 1944/45, Headmaster; 1939 - 1945, Headmaster on leave) As Headmaster, Rev. Stone made improvements to school buildings and grounds, increased enrollment, added classrooms and dorms. He was taken into service with the National Guard in 1940; sent to the South Pacific in 1943; and resigned as Headmaster of 'Iolani School in June 1945 due to continued military service. Rev. Stone died on October 9, 1952 at age 62.

A Family Effort

Ka Moolelo O Iolani, 1941. Dedicated to Mabel Lyons Stone.Ka Moolelo O Iolani, 1941. Dedicated to Mabel Lyons Stone.
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Mrs. Mabel Lyons Stone - Director of the Home Department, 1932-44.
Wife of Headmaster Rev. Stone (1932-44). 1941 yearbook dedicatee.
Life: August 8, 1892 - May 30, 1964.

Quick Facts

  • Name : Rev. Albert Hendrix Stone
  • Life : November 21, 1890 - October 9, 1952 (62-years-old)
  • Spouse : Mabel Lyons Stone
    • Four children
  • 'Iolani Tenure : 1931 - 1945, Headmaster
    [1939 - 1945 Headmaster on Leave]
  • Ordained a priest in 1932
  • He made improvements to school buildings and increased student enrollment
  • In 1940 the Hawai'i National Guard and Rev. Stone were called to active duty due to WWII
    • Rev. Stone remained Headmaster, and the school appointed an Acting Headmaster in his absence
    • In May 1945, with his military service continuing, Rev. Stone resigned as Headmaster
  • Namesake: Rev. Albert Hendrix Stone Scholarship Endowment
    Established in 1965 for new ninth-grade students

Ka Moolelo O Iolani, 1940. Dedicated to Albert Stone.Ka Moolelo O Iolani, 1940. Dedicated to Albert Stone.
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Ka Moolelo O Iolani, "We're in the Army Now," 1941.

Ka Moolelo O Iolani, "We're in the Army Now," 1941.
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