Social and Service Boards

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Social and Service Boards Coordinate Awareness, Student Activities

 Dances, competitions, assemblies and various other class and student council social activities were coordinated by the Social Board. Comprised of a coordinator, social committee chairpersons, and the president and vice-president of each class, the board met regularly to plan and report on the various events.

 The year featured events such as Homecoming Week and dance, a successful Fun Nite where students were treated to a fashion presentation and make-up and hairstyling types, many entertaining and educational assemblies, "One Love" Winter Prom at the Ilikai Pacific Ballroom, a crazy time during Crazy Week, May Day pageant, the exciting selection of Miss McKinley to reign over festivities during the school year, and the individual class weeks and proms.

 With the emphasis on the Bicentennial, McKinley's students were treated to and participated in several events spearheaded by the S.C. Bicentennial Committee. There was a school-wide parade in January, followed by contests in such categories as pie-eating, kite-flying, singing; even the carnival had a touch of the Bicentennial with pig-calling and naildriving contests.

 Formerly the Academic Board, The Student Services Board included several committees which handled student needs. 

 Renovation of the bookstore and replacing the handbook with a similar guide in the form of a folder, were some of the modifications which helped in serving the constantly diverging needs of the students.

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70's Song - Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

Cher

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, December 2, 1975

Headlines:
McKinleyites Reactions Vary To Governor's Veto of Smoking
Smoking Bill Chronology
Statistics on High School Smoking - This is What It's All About
No One Realized
Bathroom Scene - picture
Ala Moana Lions Sponsor Bicentennial Essay Contest

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Monday, December 1, 1975

Headlines:
'72 Policeman of Year Will Speak At Wednesday Career Session
Navy CPO Gives Transactional Analysis Seminar Her
Mrs. Lang Tells About ARC Activities
Twenty-Five Make Up McKinley Math Team
Mike Miyashiro To Star As Jesus in 'Godspell'
Tae Kwon Do Goes Into Action
Sophomore Banquet - Something To Remember

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Student Council

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Student Council Board, Senate Initiate Planning For More Involvement

 Early in May of 1975, the new executive board for the 1975-1976 school year started to work and plan for the upcoming year. Six juniors with little or no idea of what they were expected to do, worked industriously to uphold their positions and to construct a closer knit McKinley. With all the changes evident in school, such as the new schedule, constitution and registration procedures, it seemed that the job of running a "different" McKinley would prove be some task.

 One major setback that also made success doubtful was the question of an adviser. Not until late August was and adviser appointed. Luckily, the new adviser, Miss Raynette Takizawa, a graduate of McKinley High School, knew a little about student government, so her experience proved to be beneficial in maintaining coherence and organization.

 Through all the confusion, the six board members and the new senate president elected in September, matured to a very close knit and competent unit. In their weekly Tuesday night meetings, problems were discussed and much planning of activities such as the carnival were made. This year also saw the start of the coordinating committee which was designed to coordinate the activities of the administration, faculty, students and parents. In addition, the reorganized Parent-Teacher and now, Student Association (PTSA) was started.

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70's Song - Tin Man

America

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Daily Pinion 1975 Nov 25

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, November 25, 1975

Headlines:
Choir To Present Thanksgiving Program
MHSers Study Reaction, See M-16 Firing
Applications Open For February 7-14 Presidential Class
Comets, Keahis Win in Volleyball
Tae Kwon Do Schedules Classes

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ORGANIZATIONS

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Consistent with the other aspects of school, McKinley's organizations were very much a part of the bicentennial festivities, which influenced many of their activities.

 Many clubs and organizations marched in the campus parade in January to kick-off the year of 1976 and a week's celebration of our country's 200th birthday.

 Students were given the opportunity to join various school-based interest groups spanning a myriad of topics - from scuba to homemaking to Christian fellowship. Each group found their own way of participating in the bicentennial celebration...

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70's Song - Only 16

Dr. Hook

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Monday, November 24, 1975

Headlines:
Winter Prom Pledging Begins Today
Data Processing Uses Computer
'Hawaii Legends' Author Speaks
Juniors Hold Hearing Today On Color Change
New Uniforms For ROTC Sponsors
College Meetings To Feature Harvard, Radcliffe

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Friday, November 21, 1975

Headlines:
School-Time Performances of 'Godspell' Sold Out
Careers in Medical Field Next Topic for Wednesday Session
Students Must Convert Study Hall Passes To Off-Campus Cards
Juniors Will Conduct Hearing on Colors
POPS CONCERT
Unique Color Guard To Open Today's Concert

Hey! Lets Have a Carnival
Armed Services Representatives Here for Talks
To Have, or Not to Have
Girls' Cross Country Will Compete Today In State Meet
Tala Taito Returns from Japan, Wins Two of Three Matches
GAA To Sponsor Turkey Shoot Monday
Taikas To Perform for UH, ROTC Parades
Prep Canoe Race Tomorrow at 9

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Physical Ed, JROTC, Specialized Classes

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Physical Ed, JROTC, Specialized Classes Complete Course Offerings

 Offering a complete education to McKinley High School students, various courses were geared to special needs and interests. Physical education and JROTC and integration of immigrants and the handicapped into the regular school program took top priority.

 The Physical Education Department exposed students to a variety of sports and recreational activities so that they may select leisure time both now and in the future. They gained awareness of their own physical fitness, and through a program geared to individual differences, improvement.

 For students who were visually or auditorily handicapped or with learning difficulties, a Special Education program was provided to assist them academically, socially and vocationally.

 Offered as regular English credit, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), presented immigrant students a better understanding of the English language by teaching basic language arts skills.

 In the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC), a cross-section of students interacted to develop good citizenship, self-reliance, leadership and responsiveness to constituted authority.

 In a salute to the Bicentennial, the ROTC Department designed colonial-style uniforms in school colors of black and gold for five color guards who portrayed the colonial soldiers in McKinley's bicentennial parade.

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70's Song - Hold Your Head Up

Argent

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, November 20, 1975

Headlines:
Wind Ensemble Stage Band In Concert Tomorrow
Juniors Elect Semi-Finalists, To Vote Today
Bicentennial Schedules Youth Debates
Ms. Higashi Aids UH Bound Foreign Students
Seniors Collect Labels
Jayvees Bow To Kahuku, 15-0
Swim Team Practicing Underway, Chris, Derek Will Captain Teams
Unities, Teachers Win
Girl Keglers Enter State Tourney

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Daily Pinion 1975

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, November 19, 1975

Headlines:
First Quarter Report Cards Due December 1
Shorthand Teaches Quick Note Taking, Leads to Business Occupations
Mr. Glen Hookano Joins Faculty
Sabre & Chain Involved in Local Projects
Lettermen Initiation
Dale Carnegie Speaker Related Qualities For Self Improvement

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Home Ec, Business Ed

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Home Ec, Business Ed, Industrial Arts, Agriculture Focus on Vocations, Pleasure

 Social Studies classes conducted a survey in the earlier part of the year geared to determine what types of vocations students were interested in. This gave students the opportunity to contemplate their future goals and served as a basis by which they would determine what type of courses to enroll to prepare them for their chosen profession.

 Hoping to fill the needs of those interested in entering the business world, students were able to learn typing, accounting, shorthand, Business Machines, Data Processing, Office Practice and cooperative education.

 Students desiring experience and skill in Industrial Arts took advantage of the program offering classes in pre-vocational work as well as training of a practical nature. Courses ranging from woods to automotive mechanics allowed students to develop or discover their inventive talents.

 Following the latest craze of skateboard riding, woodshop students manufactured their own boards from beginning to end.

 Incorporated into the Industrial Arts Department, the agricultural technology classes learned the cultivation and improvement of the environment.

 Designed to give students basic knowledge of modern family living, females as well as males enrolled in Home Economics. An awareness of personal and Family Foods, Personality and Dress, Family Clothing and Child Care. Acculturation classes, designed for immigrant students, exposed them to the unique blend of local cultures.

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