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The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion

Anela Chavez

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief

My name is Anelalani, Anela for short. This is my third year of newswriting and my second as editor in chief of The Pinion. Last year, one of my news articles won second place in state for public schools. I have also been accepted into Quill and Scroll, an international society for high school journalists. Newswriting is a passion of mine because I love how much of an impact someone can make just by writing. I have many interests that range from Judo to Book Club. I'm really looking forward to this year of newswriting, as it is my senior year, I couldn't think of a better way to show my pride for McKinley. I remember how excited I was for this class my freshman year. This class has opened my eyes to whole new world that I didn't think I'd ever be interested in. I have truly treasured my time here as a member of The Pinion staff.

All content by Anela Chavez
One pint of blood was collected from each donor. The November
drive brought in 87 pints. If you donated and want to find out your
blood type, call the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Photo by Anela Chavez.

JROTC hosts blood drive

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
December 8, 2017
Thompson Wong, Eva Chen, Joan Martinez, adviser Rendall Choy, Jessica Uyesaka, Nicole Goya and Scott Nguyen (left to right) are the faces behind Humans of McKinley.

Breaking down the walls

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
October 15, 2017
A portrait of Jeannie Kurihara from the memorial is in the main office.

Dedication at its finest

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
March 7, 2017
Visit the website of the Committee to Protect Journalists to learn more about the dangers journalists face around the world.
Visit the website of New Voices USA to see what scholastic journalists around the country are doing to fight censorship.

Art by Aidan Sakaio

Our freedom is being taken away

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
February 15, 2017
Brothers Yashu and Ephraim Lanki (right to left) Photo contributed by Yashu Lanki

MHS supports Ephraim and the Lanki family

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
September 27, 2016
Hula dancers end the opening ceremony with a performance.

IUCN Congress assembles in Hawaii

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
September 27, 2016
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[Photo] Kirt Choi

August 4, 2016
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[Photo] Aidan Sakaio

August 4, 2016
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[Photo] Jaycee Paat

August 4, 2016
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[Photo] Eileen Wang

August 4, 2016
A huge congratulations to the 90 seniors that were able to accumulate $3,282,468 in scholarship money.

Final goodbyes for the seniors

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
June 2, 2015

Hey! Eyes on the road.

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
March 13, 2015
Follow Me?

Follow Me?

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
February 28, 2015
Just the average person on the computer using a social networking site.

TBH (to be honest)

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
February 25, 2015
Don't put a label on me

Don’t put a label on me

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
February 22, 2015

McKinley’s Pride and Tradition

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
January 17, 2015

ACLU introduces guide for student rights

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
November 25, 2014

Trick or Treat Tigers

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
October 31, 2014

What’s the Time?

Anela Chavez, Editor-in-chief
October 23, 2014

Go Band!

Karrina Johnson and Anela Chavez
September 23, 2014
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