The Black and Gold 1976
Striving for complete unity and perfection, the JROTC DRILL TEAM exhibited their boundless energy and dedication in their marching sequences. One could find the team in earnest practice daily in the morning, noon, after school and on Saturdays. Their aim was to become the most outstanding drill team at the annual JROTC Field Day Competitions at Fort DeRussey on April 24. They competed against Kamehameha, Punahou, St. Louis, Roosevelt, Farrington, Leilehua and two schools from Guam. For many years they came in first place but last year were nosed out by the Guam school. Rhythmic precision in rifle control and detailed stance exemplified their determination in maintaining their high standards. Even with their busy schedule of practices, the boys, portraying soldiers, appeared in the comic opera, "The Elixir of Love" at the Blaisdell Concert Hall and performed their sequences for the students of Kailua Intermediate. At the carnival the boys helped out with collecting the scrip boxes and could always be counted on for security jobs.
Appearing at all of the football games and some of the basketball games, the McKINLEY TAIKAS GIRLS' DRILL TEAM, began practice sessions in early summer. With better and improved skills learned from previous years, they also marched in ROTC parades, the Kailua Christmas Parade, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Easter Seals Telethon Parade. Twice they performed for the University of Hawaii's basketball halftimes. Suited in their white uniforms with matching knee-high boots, the high stepping, precision marching Taikas performed with spark and exuberance while entertaining their vast audience of arena and television viewers. In all, their hard efforts paid as they competed in the Drill Team Assembly to formally show their best work. Mrs. Peg Anderson and Sgt. Dan Abella advised the teams.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
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