Bray, Kenneth A., Rev., 1879 - 1952 (t. 1932 - 1952)

Person

Staff Only

Biography

'Iolani tenure: SY 1931/32 - 1951/52.

Father Kenneth A. Bray was a coach and director of athletics at ῾Iolani School from 1932 to 1952. He was born in England on May 26, 1879 and died in Hawai'i on January 9, 1953. A World War I veteran as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces, Bray also lent his clerical services locally during World War II. He greatly expanded the athletics program at 'Iolani School. Under his direction the school won six IHL championships: Football- 1939, 1940, 1950; Basketball-1951; Baseball-1950, 1951. He is credited with instilling the "One Team" ethos of the school. In addition, Bray served on the Board of Governors beginning with the school's incorporation in 1942. He was honored as a Contributor by the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in 1999.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Scrapbook, 1945 - 1948

Item — Box: CAC, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Photo album kept by Charlotte Allen, typing teacher. Iolani, Waikiki and other Hawaii scenes. Includes photos of Nuuanu cemetary, Iolani choir, typing class, Oahu Railway, and various beaches. Also includes images of theater/backstage as well as Aloha Week.

Dates: 1945 - 1948

Found in: 'Iolani School Archives / ISA-MS-013, Charlotte Allen Collection

Riggin Scrapbook, 1937 - 1950

Item — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Photo album pages and loose photos. Iolani scenes and people 1937-1939, circa 1950. Photos of faculty on and off campus. Includes photos of students. Includes photos from various island locations as well as sporting events, boxing, swimming and football. Includes photos of Staley Hall, Willis Hall and dorms. This also includes two photos in jackets of elementary school students in 1949-50 and 1950-51 school years. Also includes World War II era photo of Charles Riggin (?) at a desk in a gas...

Dates: 1937 - 1950

Found in: 'Iolani School Archives / ISA-MS-012, Juanita Riggin Collection

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Subject: 'Iolani School -- Nu'uanu Campus X