MHS inducts Miyagi into Hall of Honor
April 27, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
Since 1986, McKinley High School has acknowledged alumni who have made a difference in the community. On Jan. 26, Major General Vern Miyagi was inducted into this distinguished group. Introducing him, student activities coordinator April Nakamura said, “Mr. Miyagi, you’ve always put people...
McKinley wins medals at the OBDA Solo & Ensemble
Thompson Wong, reporter
April 27, 2018
Filed under Features, News, Showcase
All McKinley High School band participants in the Oahu Band Directors Association’s Solo and Ensemble Festival were awarded medals for their outstanding performance on Jan. 21. The islandwide festival is held annually for all high school students to perform a selected solo or group piece in front...
JROTC hosts blood drive
Anela Chavez, editor-in-chief
December 8, 2017
McKinley High School hosted a blood drive in November. The last blood drive to take place at MHS was in 2015. This year’s drive goal was to collect 80 pints, and they collected 87 pints. On the first day of the drive, only 32 pints were collected. Some students were turned away because they did...
McKinley lunch gets makeover
Thompson Wong, reporter
October 4, 2017
Filed under News
The students of McKinley High School have noticed a change in the school’s breakfast and lunch menus. “Every lunch in general tastes better and looks better,” senior Daniel Le said. “I like the strawberries, and the watermelon.” Returning students are not the only ones noticing the chang...
W Building finally under construction
Mai Villalon, reporter
September 28, 2017
Filed under News
After all the other buildings on McKinley High School’s campus, W Building is finally undergoing renovations. W Building is the oldest building on the MHS campus. “The W Building was chosen to be the last building to be constructed,” Principal Ron Okamura said. “It’s the last building on ...
Tigers kick off another year with spirit
Pinion Staff, reporters
August 22, 2017
Filed under News
McKinley High School held its annual Welcome Back Assembly on Aug. 11. Principal Ron Okamura opened the assembly as usual with a speech for the entire student body and another for the senior class. Then, the band and Color Guard members Michael Bice, Desselyn Pagdilao, Tiffany Huynh and Keysha Liwag led...
Class of 2017 plans ahead
Lacey Hayashi, reporter
May 8, 2017
Filed under News
The McKinley High School Class of 2017 is approaching graduation day. The commencement ceremony will be held at 5:00 p.m. on May 21st. A minimum 24 credits must be met by 8:05 a.m. on May 12, 2017 in order to participate. “I know wherever I go, I must try to think positive and love who surrou...
20/20 Time in, Tiger Time out
Jaycee Paat, reporter
May 7, 2017
Filed under News
Starting next school year, McKinley High School’s Tiger Time and DEAR will be replaced by a program called 20/20. It will consist of 20 minutes of reading and 20 minutes of doing homework. Committee member Matthew Johnson said the change started with the Tiger Time committee and was then v...
Student officers newly elected
Alexandria Buchanan, assistant editor
May 6, 2017
Filed under News
The school year is coming to an end, and as we move on we can remember all of the memories we made this year. From the welcome back assembly and homecoming, to more recent events like prom, the fun times we had this year will be remembered for a very long time. To ensure we can continue e...
Scholastic book fair held at MHS
Aidan Sakaio, reporter
May 6, 2017
Filed under News
The Book Club hosted a scholastic book fair in the library during April. There were many books and items to choose from. They were able to sell over $300 worth of merchandise. Sophomore Andrew Kalani-Velles went to the book fair and purchased two items, a Shonen Jump magazine, and ‘Last D...
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