Bus Etiquette

Mr. V, English Teacher

September 8, 2023

Hey Kamehameha. Welcome to Mr. V’s print version of “Mashing My Kalo.”

Today, what’s really mashing Mr. V’s kalo is bus etiquette.

Here on this campus, we have a long history of bus etiquette, and all alumni know it and follow it. However, it has become apparent to Mr. V that not all of you have learned this yet.

So, here is your course in Kamehameha Bus Riding Etiquette:

First, you don’t rush the doors when they open to get on. You take your time, stand single file, and enter safely.
Second, you greet the bus driver. They are not your servants, they are people. People who deserve your respect. The least you can do is say, “Hi.” Or some kind of greeting.
Then take your seat. When seated on the bus, please remember that the seats are for people, not bags. If someone needs to sit down next to you, be kind, move your bag. You can spare the space for a fellow classmate or new friend.
You can talk when you ride, you can laugh, you can watch your phone, or study, whatever you need to do, but do so with politeness. Don’t get rowdy, don’t get crazy, don’t make it difficult for your bus driver. It is not easy driving a school bus, especially in tight places and in traffic. The more you can do to help your driver focus the better.
When the ride is over, you wait your turn. You don’t just jump up and rush to the front. Right side exits, then left, then right, then left, and so on until everyone has exited the bus.
Finally, on your way out, thank your driver. This is good manners. Be respectful.

If we all follow the simple rules of Kamehameha Bus Riding Etiquette, we can all have a great trip and be one step closer to being better people. Because, people who don’t follow bus etiquette, THAT’S WHAT’S MASHING MY KALO!

About the Contributor

Paris Kekua, Editor-in-Chief

Aloha! 'O Paris Kekua ko'u inoa. I am the Editor-in-Chief of this year's Ka Mō'ī staff. Before I entered middle school, I told myself that I wanted to become a veterinarian after watching endless tv shows about Dr. Pol and his life-saving skills. As I progressed toward my high school years, I have learned that I held a strong passion toward my English core and have decided I would work at a job where I would be able to tell stories through my writing. Therefore, I had first joined Ka Mōʻī because I wanted to improve my writing skills and apply them to my now aspiring career: scriptwriting. I have always loved to read and write since I was young. I used to keep a journal with me and wrote in a scribble-scrabble language about the things I liked and disliked. I was also a big movie buff growing up (and still am) to the point where I started analyzing some shows and movies just for fun. It was not until watching the end credits of the latest Star Wars movie that I wanted to be a part of that process. I enjoyed my time doing journalism since my last semester and have been blessed to be returning to Ka Mōʻī for my Senior year! Although, this year, my goal is to better improve Ka Mōʻī since last year; everything from the way the class is taught, the stories made in our printed newspapers and online articles, the online website, and building even more opportunities to spread the news that would benefit students, teachers, administrators, and KS staff. Every person on campus should be educated on topics regarding our entire school and integrated into life beyond our school. Ka Mōʻī will be that bridge keeping us grounded and well-rounded.