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Packages of 2 pieces of taro butter mochi, which sold for $5 dollars each. People had an opportunity to try from the sample plate before buying. During the Winter Craft Fair Golden Roots sold out of the taro butter mochi.
Photo by Cheska Orias (c/o '26)

Golden Roots: Rooted In Collaboration

Cheska Orias, Editor-in-Chief December 11, 2025

On Dec. 14 Golden Roots, a student edu-prize from different pathways within Career Technical Education, returned to sell t-shirts, taro butter mochi, ‘ōlena lemonade and butter chicken with turmeric...

Vietnamese Club promotes themselves at their Club Day booth. Photo by Cheska Orias (c/o '26)

Vietnamese Club Returns to McKinley

Nhi Nguyen September 23, 2025

Vietnamese Club, started this school year by president Tammy Nguyen (c/o ‘27), is a newly revived club that aims to share the Vietnamese culture to both Vietnamese students and anyone who is curious...

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 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...

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