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The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

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The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

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Indoor Percussion performing "Rise and Grind" at the McKinley Indoor Home Show on April 6.

McKinley Starts Indoor Percussion

May 15, 2025

After McKinley High School Band’s first competitive marching band season, they started a new tradition with the addition of an Indoor Percussion ensemble. Indoor percussion is a variation of a marching...

The Winter Guard Performing "The Barbie Show" at the McKinley Indoor Home Show on April 6.

McKinley Starts Winter Guard

Jacky Oasay, reporter May 15, 2025

After McKinley High School Band’s first competitive marching band season, they started a ensemble with the addition of a Winter Guard group. Winter Guard is an indoor variation of a marching band...

Native Hawaiian cultural historian Pualeilani Kamahoahoa leads an engaging discussion with Na Pua Onaona o Kewalo students at the oval, explaining the historical context and cultural significance of the newly installed plaque.

Kanaka Maoli Find Healing in Legacy of Annexation

Dominic Niyo, editor May 15, 2025

Beneath the statue of President William McKinley at McKinley High School, a new plaque offers a revised account of Hawaii’s annexation. Proposed by the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, the plaque...

McKinley Valorant Team competes at the Zippy’s Championships.

McKinley Valorant Team Wins Zippy’s Championship

Loraine Tambalo, reporter May 14, 2025

After defeating Iolani 2-1 in the fall championships of the Vanta 2024 tournament, McKinley’s Valorant team was invited to the Zippy’s Invitational at UH West Oahu from Saturday, March 22 to Sunday,...

Dawn Momohara’s portrait. Photo from Vol. 56, No. 121 of The Daily Pinion.

Remembering Dawn Momohara

Dominic Niyo, editor March 21, 2025

Editor’s note: This article contains graphic details of a violent crime that some readers may find disturbing. As the case remains under investigation, new developments may arise. Reader discretion is...

Shai Simbahon (c/o 2025), Dannah Rafaelle (c/o 2025), and Amber Suh (c/o 2026) sings to a student in Ms. Evon Le’s class.

Junior Council Spreads Love with Valentine’s Singing Grams

Jacky Oasay, reporter March 6, 2025

In collaboration with the Choir and Art Club, the Junior Council set up a Valentine’s Singing Gram event taking place in 20/20 classes during the week of Valentines. The Junior Council President,...

TMP and Graphic Tech students celebrating their win after the SHOOTS Summit award ceremony.
Photo by Mara Kaizawa.

TMLC Students Journey In The Summit

Cheska Orias and Nhi Nguyen March 6, 2025

During January 2025, McKinley’s High School Tiger Media Learning Center students participated in the SHOOTS Summit, a three day event held at Moanalua High School. There were over 687 total participants...

Representative Amy Perruso of District 46.  Photo courtesy of capitol.hawaii.gov

Rep. Perruso’s Fight for Media Literacy

Nhi Nguyen March 6, 2025

This quarter, The Pinion conducted a survey with 192 responses from McKinley High School students and staff. 40.4% of respondents said they did not know what “media literacy” means, while 35.2% said...

GWK Hooligans warm up and practice after school inside the cafeteria.

GWK Hooligans Prepare for Honozulu Dance Competition

Loraine Tambalo, reporter March 6, 2025

As the annual Honozulu Dance Competition approaches, members of the dance club at McKinley High School are excited for the upcoming performance on March 15, 5pm-9pm  at Farrington High School. The...

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