Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, January 28, 1976

Headlines:
PTA To Discuss MHS Carnival On Thursday
Ma 'n Pa's Stocking Up
CSPA Publication Cites The Daily Pinion
Heads, Palama, Victorious in Boys' Basketball
One Last Plea: Get Involved!
Fall Registration - Home Economics Open to Boys As Well As Girls
Cooperative Education Earns Work Credits

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40th Reunion Summer 2017

Ethnic Groups

The Black and Gold 1976

Ethnic Groups Share Cultural Traditions, Exchange Ideas

 To acculturate the Filipino students at McKinley, the FILIPINO CLUB centralized in Mrs. Fely Serra's room for discussions and meetings. Celebrating with a picnic at Ala Moana Park, the members joined other Filipino clubs from Leilehua, Farrington and Waipahu in October and exchanged ideas. President Alexander Redoble with officers Fatima Agamao, Perlita Cabras, and Fausto Aragon led the club.

 The Japanese Club, WAKAI NAKAMATACHI, began their festive year with a funfilled picnic at Ala Moana Park. Although they were defeated twice in a Korean Club challenge, the fun that they had surpassed the feelings of defeat. The gaily decorated chili and stew booth at the carnival showed the hard work the club had put into it. A bus ride in February with Leilehua's Japanese Club to Byodoin Temple and Spalding House brought both clubs closer to the Japanese cultures and traditions.

 As one of the best organized clubs on campus, the KOREAN CLUB wasted no time in launching plans for the school year. Guided by their adviser Miss Lynette Oshima, they kicked off the year with an initiation picnic and challenged the Japanese Club in volleyball and bowling. A close-knit group, they donated hanging pots and scrolls to the Festival of Trees and food to the Korean Old Folks Home. A sweet bread sale took place in October, and at the February Carnival, the plate lunch sale. The Korean plate proved to be a sellout with barbecue meat, rice, vegetables and kim chee.

 The POLYNESIAN CLUB brought together students of Hawaiian, Samoan and Tongan ethnic backgrounds. Participating in the May Day Program, the club performed the boy's slap dance and the "Sasa." Advised by Francis Afa and Mr. Larry Silva, the group also appeared at elementary and intermediate schools, performing dances and sharing their cultural backgrounds with others.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

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70's Song - Come and Get Your Love

Red Bone

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, January 27, 1976

Headlines:
Carnival Scrip Sale On Until February 6
Security Aide Joins MHS Staff
Course Description for Fall Registration - Social Studies Electives Open to All Students
Tigers Upset by Kaimuki, 51-41 ~ Jayvees Win, 48-44
Student Council Open Hearing Today
Junior-Sophomore Camp Cancelled

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, January 26, 1976

Headlines:
'West Side Story' Features Cast of 41
Wednesday Career Session Cancelled
Wind Ensemble In Winter Concert On Saturday
Seniors May Order Announcements
Ma & Pa's General Store Needs Books
Boys' Basketball Intramural Round Robin Starts Today
Two Enthusiastic UHers Sub In Oral Communications Classes

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40th Reunion Summer 2017

Language Associates

The Black and Gold 1976

Language Associates Perpetuate Customs, Culture

 Cultural barriers did not hinder the 16 members of the CHINESE STUDENT CLUB as they tried "to really feel a part of McKinley". Led by President Richard Wong, the club engaged in a variety of activities to benefit the school as well as acculturate themselves. Bursting with joy, their first accomplishment came as their ingeniously designed float won first place for the bicentennial parade. Participating in the May Day program, planning a China Night, undertaking various money-making projects, and sponsoring Christmas and graduation parties all helped these Chinese students feel pride of their own culture as well as their school.

 Projects of the MANDARIN CLUB encouraged study of the Chinese heritage or served the community. In the Chinese spirit, the club presented gifts to the senior citizens at the Palolo Chinese Home, exemplifying their desire to relate to the older generations. Celebrating the Chinese New Year on January 30, the club attempted to give the younger generation an insight into the oriental culture. Beef tomato, Mongolian beef and shoyu chicken topped off the menu of delicious Chinese delights prepared by the club adviser Mr. Alvin Nip for the luncheon. This event was shared with others including some teachers.

 What do you get when you combine the French Club and the Spanish Club together? The result was the FRENCH-SPANISH CLUB, newly formed this year to create more interest and to widen the cultural scope of McKinleyites interested in those languages. Instead of learning about only one culture, students were exposed to both the French and Spanish cultures through related activities such as making pinatas, inviting guest speakers, working at the tacos booth at the carnival, and playing simple games in French and Spanish. The club was inspired and guided by the enthusiastic advisership of Miss Jean Matsuo who met regularly with them.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Smoke on the Water

Deep Purple

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, January 23, 1976

Headlines:
Tigers Score First Victory - Cagers Romp Riders, 50-38
Black and Gold Day - Festivities To Feature Special Assembly Today
Tiger Soccer Team Takes on Riders

McKinley Teacher Honored as Honolulu's Teacher of Year
Conference Delegates to Survey McKinleyites - We can make it happen now!

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, January 22, 1976

Headlines:
Itsue To Compete in Finals of Hawaii Junior Miss Contest
Shcolarships Offered to Girls
Should Anyone Run for Anything at Any Time?
Golt Team Opens Season With Win over Kaimuki
Mighty Midgets Defeat Patsy's, Fonzarellis Win
Junior Class Day 'That's the Way of the World' Set for April 23
Youth for Easter Seals Seeks Volunteers
Ma 'n Pa's Clothing Drive

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Zealous Hobbyists

The Black and Gold 1976

Zealous Hobbyists Band Together for Self-Improvement

 Improving their game and prompting sportsmanlike conduct, the McKINLEY CHESS CLUB held daily tournaments during activity period. In Mr. Emil Bruner's electronics room during lunch time, one could always find pairs of students propped up in front of a chess board in deep concentration. They were preparing for the Oahu Interscholastic Chess League in which 20 schools participated. Other tourneys were scheduled in November and May with St. Louis and the April Fool's Day 5-minute games.

 In an effort to stimulate creative musical talent, the McKINLEY GUITAR CLUB (including three small groups of students interested in learning, or improving their already experienced knowledge of the guitar) held weekly jam sessions during activity period. Their activities began at Christmas time when the club harmonized their voices along with strumming on the guitar for the Kuakini Old Folks Home. Another project was performing for elementary schools in Honolulu. Various money-making projects helped raise enough funds for purchasing new guitars.

 One of the more active clubs on campus, CLUB KULEANA had many activities which enabled the students to improve their self image and promote good citizenship through participation in group activities. They experienced a wide variety of activities ranging from rap sessions to cooking, camping at their clubhouse and bowling. Their biggest event took place when they went on a trip to Kauai in May. The club was joined by the Atherton YMCA volunteers to guide them in attaining self improvement and enrichment.

 Dedicated to the perfection of black and white photography, members of McKinley's PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB spent much of their lunch and activity periods in the administration building's darkroom. Weekly workshops in developing film and printing pictures stressed the concept of working independently. School activities such as assemblies and carnival provided many opportunities for picture taking, in addition to those within the community. The club took part in photographic outings to such places as the Honolulu Zoo and horseback riding in the country. They also joined in on a service project with the Mandarin Club to Palolo Chinese Home.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Hello It's Me

Todd Rundgren

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, January 21, 1976

Headlines:
Fall Registration Scheduled for February 3,4
Juniors Place Fifth in Carole Kai Bed Race
Cagers Show More Strength, Challenge Roosevelt Tonight
Course Description for Fall Registration - PE II Required for Graduation; Graphic Arts, Woods, Auto Teach Basics
Junior Council B, Beach Boys, Triumph in Boys Intramurals
Soph/Jr, Camp at Camp Erdman

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, January 20, 1976

Headlines:
2nd Semester Registration Open Only to Students Without Courses
Sierra Club Will Hike to Poamoho
Sophomore-Junior Classes Sponsoring 3-Day Camp
'Song for a New World'
Off to the Hawaii Scholastic Art Contest
Midgets, Patsy's Win in Girls' Intramural Basketball Games
Junior Class Carnival Booth Work Sign-ups

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40th Reunion Summer 2017

Exploration Land, Sea, Air

The Black and Gold 1976

Exploration of Land, Sea, Air Waves Entice Environmental Enthusiasts

 Operating from a new language lab with equipment transferred from Central Intermediate, licensed operators of the AMATEUR RADIO/ELECTRONICS CLUB communicated school happenings with other states and countries. Doing their part for the carnival, students from this club manned the public address booth, making announcements and dedications. As a project, they undertook the task of repairing the school intercom in May.

 Early organization of activities resulted in an eventful year for some 35 capable members of the SCIENCE CLUB. A cruise aboard the Sea Transit in November sailed the members from Fisherman's wharf to Pearl Harbor. Delighting the students at Pohukaina Elementary School, the club helped in hosting a Christmas magic show and party. A trip to the Big Island during Easter vacation where they stayed at the beach house of adviser Mr. Art Kimura's parents climaxed the year of profitable activities for the Science Club.

 The SCUBA, SNORKELING AND DIVING CLUB undertook many water related recreational activities to develop an awareness of scuba diving. In January many hours were spent on repairing their sail boat, which they used to explore the ocean ground around Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. In March, a diving expedition took place at Hanauma Bay. Most of the club activities covered diving and snorkeling tours and members often journeyed to the helicopter pad right off the Ilikai Hotel, to enjoy their diving projects.

 An enthusiastic group of students of the SIERRA CLUB ventured up to Kawailoa in September to explore the flora and fauna of the island.  Communicating with nature, the members along with president Mark Enomoto and advisers Mr. Carl Hansen and Mr. Michael Gaber journeyed to Laie, Palehua, Palika in Ewa and Moanalua Valley among their roster of activities.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Midnight Train to Georgia

Glady Knight & The Pips

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, January 19, 1976

Headlines:
Speakers Say High Percentage of Gays Here
Community Scholarships Now Open
Fall Registration - Agriculture, Metals, Electronics Teach Practical Skills
Taikas Perform During Basketball MHS, UH Halftimes
Girls Track Seeking New Members
Making a Pineapple is Very Simple
Ma 'n Pa's Clothing Drive

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, January 15, 1976

Headlines:
Carnival Scrip Sale Underway
UH Financial Aid Applications Due by March 1
Civil Air Patrol Recruiting Today
Fall Registration - New Procedures For Coop Education
Crazy Day today!
Course Description for Fall Registration - Zoo Instructor Course Limited
Hotshots, Patsy's Win in Intramurals
MHS Rifle Team Takes on Leilehua
Chess Team Tops Farrington, Ties St. Louis in Tourney

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Scholastic Achievers

The Black and Gold 1976

Scholastic Achievers Maintain Objectives

 In candlelight ceremonies at adviser Mrs. Yun Soong Jim's home, members of the McKinley Chapter of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY joined in an initiation of some 30 new members. As the club was based on selective membership, those inducted in NHS also found that the society promoted good fellowship and aided them in their goals for a higher education. the students strived to achieve their goals of scholarship, leadership, character and service by performing a variety of activities and projects. These included wrapping presents at Safeway, ringing bells for the Salvation Army at Ala Moana, helping at the College Fair and ushering at Kennedy Theater.

 If your interests like in Mathematics, then the MATH CLUB was the organization to join. Using s and knowledge acquired in math workshops, this club represented McKinley in the monthly math competitions between public and private high schools. Every third Saturday of each month, they competed against Hawaii Baptist, Moanalua, Radford, and Kalani. In the spring, the club sponsored the Mathematics Association of America Exam at McKinley.

 Developing self confidence and strong, aggressive leaders for the community was the goal of the FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA. A fine turn out of students produced an exciting year filled with activities such as a delicious luncheon at paradise Park for the installation of officers. The Christmas holidays meant carolling at Kuakini's Old Folks Home. As a money-making project, the FBLA conducted the ever popular fishpond at the McKinley carnival.

 Cultivating and harvesting corn and plants were learning experiences shared by FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA. Under new advisor Mr. Glenn Saiki the boys and girls made terrariums and cement pots. Helping with the Ma and Pa's Store for the carnival, the club sold plants and cement pots. A district conference united FFA clubs around Oahu at Castle High School. A camping trip at Kahuku during the Easter vacation proved to be an enjoyable outing. Winners in the district conference went on to the State Conference held in April at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel. Plants as well as the annual marigolds were sold in May.

 During weekly meetings at lunch and activity periods, the FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA aided in the tutoring of TESOL (Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages) students here at McKinley. An orientation picnic for new members and TELSOL students at Ala Moana Park in October developed rapport between members. FHAers also learned about preparation of nourishing meals for the family and home living practices. In March, the members assisted the McKinley Theater Group for "West Side Story". The club raised money through carwashes for students to go to the Big Island to represent their chapter at the state conference in April.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017