The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
The student-run newspaper of McKinley High School

The Pinion
Jerome Linear

Jerome Linear

Hello everyone! My name is Jerome Linear class of 2024. This is my 4th year in newswriting and I’m very excited to write for my last year here at McKinley. This year is going to be a blast and I’m ready to write about it all!!

2023-2024 editor

All content by Jerome Linear
Photo by Shane Kaneshiro

Morikuni Encourages New and Returning Athletes

Jerome Linear
October 3, 2023
A student is getting her finger scanned. Photo by Jerome Linear.

[Photo] McKinley Introduces Finger Scanning Technology in Lunch Lines

The Pinion Staff
September 17, 2023
Students and teachers particpate in the game “Sharks and Minnows” during the Welcome Back Assembly. Photo by Lukas Gaudier. Photo by Lukas Gaudier

Students Attend McKinley’s Welcome Back Assembly

Joseph H. Mai, Nhi Nguyen, and Jerome Linear
September 14, 2023
McKinley's staff and students' thoughts of the new school policy that mandates all students to wear their IDs.

New Regulation Aims To Protect Students

Juliana Rodden and Jerome Linear
March 1, 2023
An Vo and Alan Gan performing "Hey Song" during the welcome back assembly.

[Photo] Band and Orchestra Rebuilds Program with Ambition and Diligence

Jacky Oasay, reporter
November 22, 2022
The senior class preforming their dance and chant for the competition.

[Photo] Seniors Get Ready For Their Last Firsts

Aubryanna Hale, reporter
August 27, 2022
Ethnic and Cultural Affairs reporter, Linsey Dower talks to Pinion journalists regarding her career.

[Photo] Journalist Shares Job Experiences

Dominic Niyo, web editor
August 25, 2022
Principal Ron Okumura addresses students at the Welcome Back Assembly. Okamura told The Pinion that managing the school during the pandemic was a "daunting task."

[Photo] Principal Strives for Normalcy

Jerome Linear
August 30, 2022
The Tiger Battalion Color Guard present the colors to kick start the assembly.

[Photo] Welcome Back Assembly Recap

August 8, 2022
Seniors line up on the court as their college/scholarships are announced at the Aloha Assembly.

Students sing at the end of the 2022 Aloha Assembly.

The senior class thanks their adviser, Mark Dugay and Jennifer Nakamoto at the Aloha Assembly.

Tiger mascot, Shane Kaneshiro, stares in wonder as the Lighting of the M illuminates the night sky.

M Lights Way To Normal Times

Jerome Linear
April 14, 2022
Jerome Linear looks at his NFT (Cake Ape) that's worth over 500 dollars. Photo by Athena Griep

NFTS heard and talked about in McKinley Highschool

Jerome Linear
March 8, 2022
"Spider-Man: No Way Home has now grossed more than $1.69 billion globally and has became the sixth-highest grossing movie of all time." -boxofficemojo

A WEB FULL OF ACTION Spider-Man: No Way Home Review

Jerome Linear
March 7, 2022
Pinion reporter Althea Cunningham gets feedback from Star-Advertiser reporter Kevin Knodell.

Reporter Talks About War Stories In Syria

Jerome Linear
March 3, 2022
McKinley High School students practice basketball drills at Sheridan Park. Photo by Jerome Linear

Basketball Kicks Off at McKinley High School

Jerome Linear
December 17, 2021
SAVE OUR ANIMALS - BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

SAVE OUR ANIMALS – BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE

Jerome Linear
December 17, 2021
From A Kitchen To A Classroom

From A Kitchen To A Classroom

Jerome Linear and Ganesa Kaira-Souza
October 8, 2021
Cardone Hopes To Captivate Students

Cardone Hopes To Captivate Students

Jerome Linear
October 7, 2021
The Pinion surveyed students and staff in April and here are the results.

Failures and anxiety increase during online learning

Jerome Linear
April 9, 2021
McKinley community upset with Capitol riot

McKinley community upset with Capitol riot

Jerome Linear
January 30, 2021

Tourists: Stay Home (Opinion)

Jerome Linear
December 17, 2020
Kimura was a sports editor for The Pinion. Kimura worked with about twenty other Tigers to publish The Daily Pinion, an experience he said was sometimes “quite a hectic situation.”

Centennial Series: Wendell Kimura (1954)

Justin Nguyen and Jerome Linear
November 30, 2020
Kate (Fukuki) Nishijima worked on The Pinion staff. She graduated in 1967.  Nishijima said joining The Pinion made her learn a lot of things, such as working in a team.

Centennial Series: Kate (Fukuki) Nishijima (1967)

Jerome Linear
November 13, 2020

You should watch anime (editorial)

Jerome Linear
October 2, 2020
English teacher Miyuki Rogers stays positive during virtual learning.

English teacher looks on bright side

Jerome Linear and Kayja-lyn Kauahi-Kahookele
September 23, 2020
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