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Seven periods allow students to take more electives

Sammie Yee, reporter September 23, 2014

Most schools have a total of six periods a day, whereas McKinley has seven. The extra elective class was added in, therefore extending our school schedule to 3 p.m. Many people have thought that the...

From left to right: Emily Phan (treasurer), Yunmi Kim (secretary), Bonnie Pang (vice president), Si Hou Lon (president)

Book Club starts off with an election for officers

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor September 15, 2014

The book club is open to anyone who has an interest in books. It is not only a place for book lovers to be a part of. People who wish to improve themselves or people who are having a hard time to like...

Candidate for governor speaks to McKinley students

Lin Song, Web Co-Editor September 9, 2014

Mufi Hannemann, a candidate for governor, came to give a speech to McKinley students about importance of education during period 3 on August 28. The general election will be held in November and the...

Should McKinley raise their GPA for its athletes?

Jane Lavea, Web Co-Editor September 9, 2014

Kahuku Intermediate and High Schools have raised their athlete GPA requirement from a 2.0 to a 2.3. Kahuku changed their GPA because most colleges require a 2.75 average to play and Kahuku's principal...

Test scores show a correlation with students feelings towards math

Test scores show a correlation with students’ feelings towards math

Lin Song, Web Co-Editor August 21, 2014

“It’s interesting how it works.” This is the reason for senior Annie Dang’s fondness for math. Dang took pre-calculus last year and has AP Calculus this year. Facing the stress of higher level...

Principal Ron Okamura addresses the students at the Welcome Back Assembly.

Okamura has high expectations for seniors

Yunmi Kim, reporter August 21, 2014

Last year, teachers and underclassmen had big expectations for the seniors at McKinley High School. This year is not any different. Seniors will graduate after four years in high school and will continue...

It’S NO Problem

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor August 21, 2014

I have been working with SNO for almost a year now but it still has a lot of features I have not explored. This learning blog will focus on my growth in using SNO. This will show that there's no problem...

Freshman KC Guittu and Senior Emily Phan

Guittu and Phan share thoughts about Welcome Back Assembly

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor August 17, 2014

The Welcome Back Assembly was supposed to be held on August 8 but because of storm Iselle, it was rescheduled to be on August 14. This year, the assembly featured speeches, the JROTC color guard, music...

Paper stating the schools closure on Friday August 8

McKinley is one of many schools designated as shelter

Silvana Bautista, Web Co-Editor August 7, 2014

On August 7, students received a paper stating that school will be closed on Friday and that all athletic activities will be cancelled through Sunday because of approaching storm, Iselle.. Many schools...

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