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Althea Cunningham, reporter

Hello there! My name is Althea Cunningham, although I'm better known as Tia. It's my senior year and my second year in Newswriting. I joined Newswriting because I enjoy writing, and I believe I'm good at it. I hope to cover stories regarding sports and student life this year.

Being a reporter isn't my only responsibility this year. I'm also the JROTC Battalion Commander. Don't be surprised if you see me running around campus or helping at school events. Don't be afraid to say hi, especially if you have a story you'd like to see covered by The Pinion.

I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I want to help people somehow in some way. For now, I will enjoy the present and learn all that I can. Then I can figure out what my dreams are and achieve them. 

 

 

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Irika Cruz; Keoni Ansar; Gene Yamashita

Winter Concert WalkThrough

Althea Cunningham, reporter
March 23, 2022
In March 2022, I was grateful that I was able to enjoy a normal spring break than compared to March 2020.

March To March Madness

Althea Cunningham, reporter
May 17, 2022
This page was designed by Althea Cunningham and placed third in the 2022 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards for Layout/Design.

[Photo] Bathroom Access Limited

Perlynn Calep, reporter
April 19, 2022
Senior Amy Ruan focused on powerful brass just like its heard in the actual song by Lil Nas X, but she also worked with section leaders to properly include their instruments into her arrangement.

Amy Assembles Industry Baby

Althea Cunningham, reporter
March 6, 2022

[Video] Media Literacy

Althea Cunningham, reporter
December 10, 2021
An Vo was saddened when he could not truly make music with his peers during last years lockdown.

[Photo] Music rekindles tradition

October 26, 2021
OH! Grow Up

OH! Grow Up

Althea Cunningham, reporter
December 8, 2021
JROTC is primarily run by students. The students above are listed in precedence from highest to lowest rank and staff position. Each officer plays a important role contributing to the efficiency of the program.

JROTC: Celebrating 100 Years

Althea Cunningham, reporter
September 29, 2021
Seniors wait in the auditorium after receiving their medallion.

Sliding Toward Summer – Photo Slideshows of End-of-Year Events

Althea Cunningham, Shane Kaneshiro, and Justin Nguyen
May 19, 2021
Seniors Jadae Reyes and Aiden Reyes hits us with a formal had to do em pose while waiting for the third round of the Masquerade Prom night to start.

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Senior Jeffery Garcia waves at the camera from the side of the dance floor as party lights flare and dance music blare during the last round of the night.

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Seniors relax and talk with each other after the dance portion of the first round while larger groups of students swarm a lounge table across the grass.

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Seniors relax at a small talk table after the dance portion of the first round of the night.

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Seniors sign in together at the last round of the night with correlating outfits and nails.

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Senior spots the camera and strikes a pose during dinner time of the first round of the masquerade prom.

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Seniors of the second round talk and dine with each other.

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During dinnertime of the first round, seniors eat their food after sign-in and games with dance time to follow after. This photo earned honorable mention for Action/Candid Photo in the 2022 Hawaii High School Journalism Awards.

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Teacher Jodi Fong offers hand sanitizer to Senior during the second round of the night. She also took care of the sign-in station throughout the entire night.

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Seniors girls dance together as Senior Aiden Reyes photobombs the duo.

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After dinner time of the first round, chaperons join the dance floor and encourages the seniors to join them during the first dance round of the night.

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During the last round of the night, a dance circle forms as Seniors take turns in the center showing off their dance moves and cheering each other on.

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HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM AWARDS 2021 – THIRD FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL LAYOUT/DESIGN

Scholastic Journalism Week 2021

Althea Cunningham, reporter
March 10, 2021
Marshal Rosario graduated from McKinley High School in 1965 , became surgeon and saved the life of his favorite teachers mother.

Alumnus Reconnects With Favorite Teacher

Althea Cunningham, reporter
April 26, 2021
New feature added to Black and Gold Collective.

Black and Gold Collective Accomplished Its Goal

Althea Cunningham, reporter
April 8, 2021
Traditional Lighting of the M burns brightly in the night after all the entertainment and events.

Homecoming Delayed But Saved

Althea Cunningham, reporter
February 19, 2021
From Left - (Status of SY 2019-20) senior Jianne Miles, sophomore Eugene Asis, freshman Bruce Sipelii mug for the camera after getting dirty during 2020 Warrior Recon Challenge before the pandemic worsened.

Ranger commander preps for practices during pandemic

Althea Cunningham, reporter
January 22, 2021
HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM AWARDS 2021 – SECOND IN STATE FOR EDITORIAL CARTOON

A pandemic message from The Pinion

Althea Cunningham, reporter
December 17, 2020
Freshmen Prophet Aunu (left) and Erica Buquing participate in a physical science class taught by Jared Winquist.

[Photo] McKinley starts hybrid learning

Shane Kaneshiro
December 5, 2020
Thompson Wong worked on The Pinion staff his junior and senior year.

Centennial Series: Thompson Wong (2019)

Shane Kaneshiro, Althea Cunningham, and Kayja-Lyn Kauahi-Kahool
December 2, 2020
Patty Jinbo Oishi graduated in 1967 and was a co-editor for The Pinion.

Centennial Series: Patricia Jinbo Oishi (1967)

Althea Cunningham, reporter
November 13, 2020
Kevin Knodell covers military issues for Civil Beat. He said he enjoys traveling around the world, meeting new people, taking new opportunities, and getting multiple perspectives. “You can see how things can be very different than other parts of the world but you can also see how a lot of things arent so different,” Knodell said

Kevin Knodell contributes to Journalism Day

Althea Cunningham, reporter
November 6, 2020
As Hawaii’s community, we should take a stand and educate others about what is right. HAWAII HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM AWARDS 2021 – FIRST FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ILLUSTRATION

[Photo] Black lives matter (editorial)

Kayja-lyn Kauahi-Kahookele, reporter
October 2, 2020
If you like the party game “Mafia,” you might want to try out “Among Us.” It’s almost the same thing except it’s on a spaceship and you’re an astronaut. I’ve played tons of times with my friends and randoms already and I had a lot of fun. I hope you can too if you try this game out.

Try ‘Among Us’ (editorial)

Althea Cunningham, reporter
October 2, 2020
Senior Ocean Mao is trying to figure out how to do his job in JROTC while distance learning.

School year starts virtually

Althea Cunningham, reporter
September 21, 2020
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