“ROSIE THE RIVETERS” VISIT LA PIETRA – HAWAIʻI SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

WHAT: A campus conversation and meet-and-greet with two Rosie the Riveters. Two women patriots, known as “Rosie the Riveters,” who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II to sustain the nation’s war effort, will share stories, answer student questions, and sign commemorative posters ahead of the 84th Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

WHO:

• Rosies Jeanne Gibson (99) and Dorothy Nicholas (102)

• La Pietra students, grades 6–12

WHEN: Dec. 4, 2025; 10:30am

WHERE: La Pietra – Hawai‘i School For Girls | 2933 Poni Moi Road - near Diamond Head

QUOTES FOR USE:

• “This is a unique opportunity for female leaders of tomorrow to meet trailblazers from the past,” said Aileen Utterdyke, President and CEO of Pacific Historic Parks. “The Rosies’ ‘We Can Do It’ spirit helped win the war on the home front and continues to inspire service and citizenship.”

• "Our students are eager to meet these legendary women whose courage and service helped shape our country,” said Jennifer Grems, Head of School at La Pietra. “It will be a truly memorable day for them to learn from members of 'the Greatest Generation.'"

For on-site assistance, please contact Jim McCoy at (808) 373-0419.

Pacific Historic Parks

Pacific Historic Parks (PHP) partners with the National Park Service to offer the only complimentary day-of, in-person Navy operated shuttle boat tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial. As the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial—home of the USS Arizona—Pacific Historic Parks helps preserve Pearl Harbor’s history through education, interpretive programs, research, preservation and restoration. Every year on the anniversary of December 7th, 1941, PHP works closely with the National Park Service and U.S. Navy to honor the legacy of all WWII veterans, and commemorate the sacrifices made by our nation’s Greatest Generation during one of the most pivotal events in American history.

Pacific Historic Parks operates the official USS Arizona Memorial Narrated Tour Desk, where visitors can join the free shuttle boat standby queue and purchase the only self-guided audio tours available of the Memorial grounds, Museums and USS Arizona. Visitors can grasp the magnitude of the Day of Infamy through four separate virtual reality experiences offered by PHP, and peruse books, apparel and memorabilia in the Museum Store. Pacific Historic Parks is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, call toll-free at 1-866-332-1941 or visit www.pacifichistoricparks.org.

La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls

Founded in 1964, La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls is an independent school for grades 6–12 with a mission of educating young women to lead a life of purpose. With exceptional faculty, small classes, and a nurturing environment, La Pietra empowers students to discover their passions, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a 7:1 student–teacher ratio and class sizes averaging 8–10, students receive personalized attention that supports both academic growth and personal leadership. For more information, visit lapietra.edu.