Saint Louis School announced April 22 two new appointments to its highest leadership positions as its current head of school Walter Kirimitsu retires at the end of this academic year.
Glenn Medeiros has been selected to serve as Saint Louis’ president and Sione Thompson as school principal starting July 1.
Medeiros most recently worked as an assistant professor at Chaminade University of Honolulu and vice principal at Maryknoll School. He has taught at several public and private schools on Oahu.
He has a bachelor of arts degree in history and humanities from the University of Hawaii West Oahu, a master’s in education from the University of Phoenix in Hawaii and a doctorate in education from the University of Southern California. Medeiros is also an accomplished musician who had a string of international pop hits in the 1980s and ‘90s.
“I am humbled for the opportunity to work with the excellent staff and faculty of Saint Louis School as we strive to educate students in the Marianist philosophy, while developing them to be outstanding young men in the community,” Medeiros said in a press release announcing his appointment.
Thompson, a Saint Louis alum, has had a long career with the school. He was a social sciences teacher, dean of students, vice principal and director of advancement before serving in his present position as assistant head of school.
He has a bachelor of science degree in sociology and a master’s in education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Thompson is working on a master’s in business administration at Chaminade University.
The two men are slated to replace Saint Louis head of school Kirimitsu, who will retire in June after nine years at the job.
Kirimitsu, also a Saint Louis graduate, said Medeiros and Thompson comprise a “strong leadership team” with skills “to take on the challenges in years to come.”
“Their combined business acumen and academic experience will make us proud,” Kirimitsu added.
Saint Louis board of trustees chairman T. Michael Hogan Jr. said the appointments of Medeiros and Thompson came after “an extensive search.”
The board, he said, felt Medeiros “was the best person for this position. He will be able to harness the energy and power of the school’s dedicated and talented faculty and staff.”
Hogan praised Thompson’s “familiarity and experience” with the Saint Louis campus and its programs.
The trustees “firmly believe this will be the catalyst for Saint Louis School to build upon the solid, educational institution established 169 years ago,” Hogan said.
The Saint Louis Alumni association also endorsed the appointments of Medeiros and Thompson. P. Gregory Frey, president of the organization, said the alumni are “looking forward to Glenn and Sione’s leadership of our alma mater.”
“The Saint Louis Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting the school in every aspect,” Frey said. “We have faith that the school will continue to provide the educational, spiritual and character building that we were so fortunate to experience.”
Saint Louis School in Kaimuki is the only all-boys Catholic school in Hawaii.
