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The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The JV football season was cancelled this year, meaning select underclassmen had to step up to play on the next level.

JV football season cancelled

Alexandria Buchanan, editor October 4, 2019

McKinley High School’s football team has suffered low numbers for years. This limited amount of players heavily affected the program, especially when players sat out because of injuries and academic...

Bob Morikuni, McKinley's athletic director, loves to watch Marvel movies and collect sports-themed objects.

Morikuni guides athletes

Nyler Acasio and Thai Bui September 23, 2019

Bob Morikuni only cries during sports movies. That's how much he loves sports. Since 2012, he’s worked as McKinley High School’s athletic director, but he didn’t start that way. Morikuni was the...

Imialoa'a Richardson likes to watch and coach wrestling.

Richardson likes to watch wrestling

Kevin Lee, Reporter May 24, 2019

Imialoa'a Richardson is a teacher in McKinley High School and  likes to watch wrestling. His favorite wrestler is CM Punk. "He stands for principles that I believe in," he said. He watches Raw,...

McKInley's Friday Night Prime Time team celebrates after the game.

Friday Night Prime Time 2019

Alexandria Buchanan, editor May 10, 2019

The Friday Night Prime Time program was created for students with special needs, giving them the opportunity to represent their schools on a basketball team. This allows students who would not be able...

Wrestlers take first in states

Alexandria Buchanan, editor April 27, 2018

One year ago, wrestlers Laulii Iosefa and Ezekiel Samuelu both placed third in states, but they weren’t satisfied. This season, the duo both brought home first place state titles in their weight classes. “I...

Seniors Hsien Pascua, Kyle Moraga, Caleb Corpening and Taylor
Mahelona practice hard to prepare for the season.
Photo by Alexandria Buchanan.

Tigers ready for new season

Alexandria Buchanan, editor December 13, 2017

It’s winter time, but the grind won’t stop over the holidays for McKinley High School’s athletes. The boys varsity basketball team has been practicing and conditioning hard since summer to prepare...

McKinley Tigers dash to states

December 11, 2017

In late October, McKinley High School was a part of the 56 schools who participated in the annual cross country state championship in Kauai. The race was 3.025 miles long with a total of 200 participants...

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