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2024 Welcome Back Assembly Recap

Cheska Orias and Dominic Niyo
August 12, 2024
Executive Council members wear decorative tops to promote the upcoming Homecoming. Photo by Cheska Orias.
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Principal Ron Okamura welcomes new and returning staff and students at the start of the assembly. Photo by Cheska Orias.
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Photo by Cheska Orias (c/o '26)
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The class of 2025 singing their senior songs, accompanied by the band. Photo by Cheska Orias (c/o '26)
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Ikaika Ibara (c/o ‘25) performs as part of the May Day court, representing the island of Molokai. He said this was an important honor for him because his family is from Molokai, which was something he mentioned during his audition for May Day court. Ibara’s great great grandfather, William Nakeleawe Kamakana, was once the landowner of most land in Molokai. Photo by Cheska Orias (c/o '26)
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In this editorial cartoon, I argue that we are being controlled by our phones and social media, spreading misinformation, and also serving as a distraction for us. To do this, I made specific rhetorical choices. One choice is the wage of phones. This choice shows that we are being slaves to it, getting consumed by what we see. This shows that social media controls people’s perception of what’s around them. Another choice is the message on the phone saying “Everything is fine” as well as the thumbs up right after that text. This uses sarcasm. The phrase “Everything is Fine” displayed on the phone screen is sarcastic, contradicting the reality in the background. Mocking misinformation and the way it can create false reassur- ance. The last choice is the disaster in the background, the fire, protesting, and destruction. This choice illustrates that lots of people can be bared to issues around because of their social media distractions contrasting between reality and the phone screen.
Editorial Cartoon - Cell Phones
About the Contributors
Cheska Orias
Cheska Orias, Editor-in-Chief
Hi there guys, girls, and non-binary pals, I am Cheska Orias, Class of 2026. I love all things art which includes drawing, painting, writing, and crafting! I also love anything related to psychology or anthropology, especially those long video essays on a specific psychological topic, and I base a lot of my work on that. You’ll probably find some of my digital art on here, and on other staffers’ articles. This is my third year on The Pinion staff and I’m excited to be here once again. Topics you’ll find me writing about are mental health/psychology-related things and anything related to the arts! I’m looking forward to working with this year’s Pinion staff :D If you have any article ideas you want me to write about, email me at [email protected] or any of my other socials! Positions over the years: Year 1: Reporter Year 2:  Reporter/Assistant-Editor Year 3: Editor-in-Chief
Dominic Niyo
Dominic Niyo

Aloha, my name is Dominic Niyo, ’26. I’m an editor for The Pinion, I oversee editorial operations across print, web, and social media, leading a 15+ member newsroom of reporters, editors, photographers, and designers. I manage content from assignment to publication, enforce deadlines, and ensure all reporting complies with ethical and publication standards. My coverage includes school athletics and events, as well as local politics, true crime, and reports on sexual misconduct allegations.

I also represented Hawaii at the 2025 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference. I am a content contributor for Generations Magazine, and a youth member of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby Hawaii Media Task Force.

In addition to my work in journalism, I serve as a Blood Drive Ambassador for the Blood Bank of Hawaii, a state board member of the Hawaii High School Democrats, and McKinley High’s representative on the Hawaii State Student Council.

Positions throughout the years:

SY 2022-23: Reporter & Assistant Editor

SY 2023-24: Guest Writer & Contributor

SY 2024-25: Editor

SY 2025-26: Editor

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