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Chinese teacher Alvin Nip tinkers with fans and other machines in his spare time.

Nip retires after 47 years of teaching

Ryan Vanairsdale, editor December 18, 2019

If you walk into Chinese teacher Alvin Nip’s room, the first thing you may notice are all the fans he has. These aren’t new fans; they were broken. One thing Nip is known for is how he fixes these...

The Hawaii Kai Lions Christmas Parade was organized by the Lions Club of Honolulu.

Hawaii Kai Lions Christmas Parade 2019

An Vo December 13, 2019

The McKinley Band played in the Hawaii Kai Holiday Parade which started at 9:00 a.m. and ended at  1:00 p.m. on Nov. 30. The route began at Kamiloiki Park and ended at Koko Marina Shopping Center. It...

Marching bands played music in the shopping district of Waikiki Beach to spread holiday cheer.

Waikiki Holiday Parade 2019

An Vo December 13, 2019

Light glistens in the night sky as bands play music to the audience near the shopping district at Waikiki Beach. McKinley High School’s marching band performed in the Waikiki Holiday Parade with other...

Gaming is a great way to bond; a group of gamers hangs out and wins a Mario Kart race in this depiction.

Game club replaces eSports club

Thai Bui, head reporter December 1, 2019

The Game Club, which has replaced the eSports Club, holds meetings on Friday. They play any type of games, whether it’s board games, video games, or other games. The club communicates through the...

The U.S. Navy Band performed multiple concerts to celebrate Veterans Day.

U.S. Navy Band celebrates Veterans Day

An Vo November 21, 2019

The United States Pacific Fleet Band (U.S. Navy Band) performed their Veterans Day concert on Nov. 1 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the M.M. Scott Auditorium with the McKinley High School Symphonic...

At every school he has worked at, principal Ron Okamuras belief has been that it is the best school in the nation.

Okamura prepared for challenges

An Vo September 25, 2019

Ron Okamura, the principal of McKinley High School, looks forward to seeing improvements within the school. He told The Pinion staff about his goals for the school and what he looks forward to this year. Okamura’s...

McKinley students join hands during the singing of our alma mater at the end of the assembly.

Welcome Back Assembly 2019

An Vo and Kelly Cheng August 30, 2019

The students and staff participated in the Welcome Back Assembly on Aug. 9 with speeches, games, and songs. The main purpose of this event was to introduce freshmen to the McKinley traditions followed...

Pinion editor-in-chief Alexandria Buchanan and assistant editor Ryan Vanairsdale.
photo by Hannah Rouillard

The Pinion celebrates its 99th year

Pinion staff August 27, 2019

     The Pinion started its 99th year as a part of McKinley High School’s pride and tradition. The staff includes two returning students, who will serve as the editorial board, and sixteen new staffers. Senior...

Students represented McKinley at this years physics competitions at Kapiolani Community College.

Students place at 2019 Physics Olympics

Alexandria Buchanan, editor May 17, 2019

For many, a Saturday morning is a time to sleep in and recover from work or school. Some McKinley High School students skipped the rest and went to Kapiolani Community College bright and early on February...

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