Kell Matsuda
Kell Matsuda shares memories of his childhood in Kohala in the late 1960s, vividly recalling the sights, sounds, and routines dictated by life on the sugar plantation. He reflects on his school days, highlighting how participation in the Future Farmers of America (FFA) club shaped his youth, teaching him valuable lessons in leadership and teamwork. Kell also recounts organizing the FFA Open Market during his senior year, a significant event that fostered community participation and showcased local traditions.
Interview Clips
Childhood Memories of Sugar Cane Fields | Kell Matsuda | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Kell Matsuda. Subject: Childhood Memories of Sugar Cane Fields. Date of recording: 3/2/24.
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Growing Up with FFA | Kell Matsuda | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Kell Matsuda. Subject: Growing Up with FFA. Date of recording: 3/2/24.
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Organizing the FFA Open Market | Kell Matsuda | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Kell Matsuda. Subject: Organizing the FFA Open Market. Date of recording: 3/2/24.
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A Journey Through FFA Leadership | Kell Matsuda | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Kell Matsuda. Subject: A Journey Through FFA Leadership. Date of recording: 3/2/24.
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Agricultural Education with Mr. David Fuertes | Kell Matsuda | Kohala Oral History Project
Kohala Oral History Project interview of Kell Matsuda. Subject: Agricultural Education with Mr. David Fuertes. Date of recording: 3/2/24.
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