'Iolani School Archives - People of 'Iolani: Ann Kang

Ka Moolelo O Iolani, 1980, page 173.

Excerpt of 'Iolani Women exhibit, 'Iolani School Archives.

"In 1979,' Iolani became a co-ed school. The same year, Ann Kang entered the single most male dominated department. In many ways than can be counted, she embodies the history of female athletics at 'Iolani School. As coach, teacher, and mentor, she has seen the female athletic population go from zero to almost 50% of all athletes. She has also seen the competitiveness of the female programs storm from no state championships before 1987 to 50% of all 'Iolani state championships. She has been a key player, a professional coach, a role model and a doer for all of these years. We thank you for all you have done for the 'Iolani ohana!"

"Teacher Tribute," Ka Mo'olelo O Iolani, 2003, page 7.

• Name: Ann Kang
• Birth name: Ann Goldenson
• Life: August 19, 1955 - June 30, 2003 (47 years old)
• Spouse: Alan Kang
  
  • Children: 2
• 'Iolani tenure: Fall 1979 - 2003 (24 years)
  
  • PE Teacher
  • Volleyball Coach
  • Named to the Senior Masters group: Fall 2000
• Posthumously awarded as 2022 Father Bray Honoree
• Founder & Namesake: Ann Kang Invitational Volleyball Tournament
• Played volleyball at the University of Hawai'i 1976 - 1977