The backdrop on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. The set depicts a Native Hawaiian catamaran: possibly the vessel Hōkūleʻa, which became famous in 1976 for a voyage from Hawai'i to Tahiti using traditional navigation techniques.
A woman singer on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. She may be student Ernette Barreira. According to a report in the student newspaper: "For the first time, the band featured a female vocalist. Ernette Barreira, a sophomore speech pathology major, sang with the band." (The Index, Apr. 22, 1977)
Attendees eat dinner at Pacific University's 1977 annual Lu'au. The stage backdrop, which depicts a catamaran sailing on the ocean, appears in the background.
An audience watches musicians and singers on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. The student newspaper later described the musical performers at this Lu'au: "The band provided beautiful solos done by Danny Sagadraca, Lyle Galdeira, and Gary Pacarro. Music arrangements were provided by Keoki Awai. For the first time, the band featured a female vocalist. Ernette Barreira, a sophomore speech pathology major, sang with the band." (The Index, Apr. 28, 1977)
Two women dancers on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. A third woman holds an ipu gourd in the background, while a male performer sits nearby.
A group of five male Pacific University students, each wearing shorts and/or a malo, performing a dance at the university's annual Lu'au in 1977. The backdrop depicts a catamaran sailing on the ocean.
Burt Yamaoka (Class of 1980) performing on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. His identification is based on an report from the student newspaper, which described him as performing a "knife dance from Samoa" during this event.
A male dancer wearing a red malo performs on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. A second dancer is barely visible in the background. Based on their dress and other images of the event, they were likely performing a Samoan-style dance.
Students performing what appears to be a Maori-inspired dance at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. The women wear black sheath dresses with piupiu-style belts.
Daphne Farrar (Class of 1981) and Benny Medina (Class of 1976) performing a Tahitian dance at Pacific University's 1978 Luau. Farrar is wearing a tasseled grass skirt and is holding hand tassels. The identification of these dancers derives from an article in the student newspaper, which reported that Daphne Farrar performed a "fast moving Tahitian dance with Benny Medina" (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978).
Daphne Farrar (Class of 1981) and Benny Medina (Class of 1976) performing a Tahitian dance at Pacific University's 1978 Luau. Farrar is wearing a tasseled grass skirt and is holding hand tassels. The identification of these dancers derives from an article in the student newspaper, which reported that Daphne Farrar performed a "fast moving Tahitian dance with Benny Medina" (The Index, Apr. 14, 1978).
A group of student dancers performing on stage in black outfits, at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. Another performer holding an ipu gourd sits on the left.
A line of musicians perform at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1977. Men play instruments and sing, while a woman sings at a microphone towards the left.
A female dancer wearing a ti leaf skirt and carrying 'uli'uli (feathered rattles), on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. A male dancer wearing a malo is in the background.
A group of women wearing long, sleeveless dresses and maile-style leis, dancing what appears to be the hula at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978.
A group of male performers wearing casual clothing on stage at Pacific University's annual Lu'au in 1978. Based on other images from this event, this was supposed to be a silly dance.
