Daily Pinion 1976 Oct 29

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 29, 1976

Headlines:
Deadline Today For Junior Luau
Miss McKinley Chairperson
Homecoming Competition Sign Ups In Adviser's Rooms
Richard is a Thespian
Pep Rally Today
Tigers Battle Division Leading Riders Tomorrow
Rip the Riders
Give Your Best For M H S !!!
Debaters Go to Kalani
Homecoming Dinner
Homecoming Tapestry Workshops

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Daily Pinion 1976 Oct 27

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, October 27, 1976

Headlines:
Senior Boy, Girl Chairpersons For February 18,19 Carnival
Juniors Chose 'Imua Tigers' as Taspestry Theme
21 McKinley Misses Seek Queen Title
Key Defensive Plays Help Tigers Defeat Cougars 15-14
Volleyball Teams Wrap Up Season
Junior Assembly To Order Ring

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Language Arts

The Black and Gold 1977

Language Arts, Social Studies make up academic core

 Social Studies and Language Arts were required basics, essential for graduation. But each was diversified enough to satiate students' different interests. 

 Social Studies courses assisted students to become knowledgeable in the social, political, or historical aspects of the world.

 A variety of electives were offered besides the required American Studies. These ranged from Psychology, to Environmental Studies to Hawaiiana.

 Many field trips were planned, giving students perspectives outside of the confined classroom. Some of the trips were a study of animal behavior by Psychology students at Sea Life Park in November, and an environmental walk studying urban planning by Environmental Studies classes. The movie "Return of a Man Called Horse" which portrayed the plight of the American Indian was viewed at a local theater by the American Studies classes.

 The Language Arts department provided students with skills and know-how for them to develop within by offering a variety of courses.

 Besides the required sophomore English IV, there were 43 elective courses from which to choose. They ranged from World Literature to Mass Media. Popular courses such as Practical English and Reading Improvement showed marked increase in enrollment this year.

 Hard work and extra time necessary for handling of essay contests and scholastic awards paid off as many students who showed off their skills and abilities in English classes by entering the various contests.

 Basic writing skills and overall development in reading comprehension as well as literary appreciation were foremost concerns of the Language Arts department.

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70's Song - That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be

Carly Simon

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Daily Pinion 1976 Oct 22

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 22, 1976

NEWS/EDITORIAL
Monday Deadline To Sign Up for January HSSC
Sophomore Pep Squad

FEATURES
Today's Assembly Features Choir For Aloha Week
Meeting for College Bound Juniors Tuesday

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Daily Pinion 1976 Oct 22

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 22, 1976

Headlines:
Election for Homecoming Today

SPORTS
Micks Face Kaiser In Crucial Game At Aloha Stadium
Cool the Cougars...Soph Game
Wrestling Practicing Under Alumnus Coach
Advertisement - McKinley Photo Studio

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ACADEMICS

The Black and Gold 1977

ACADEMICS

 Academics played a major role at McKinley, being the main objective of any learning institution. Information gained by students was acquired either through absorption from lectures or through actual experience. In any case, the knowledge gained aide and prepared individuals to accomplish their goals in life.

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70's Song - Mr. Bojangles

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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Daily Pinion 1976 Oct 20

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, October 20, 1976

Headlines:
DAGS On MHS Campus
Senate Passes Resolutions on Constitution, ROTC
Math Team Moves into Seventh In Second League Competition
Essay Contest Open to Seniors
Tigers Shutout Bulldogs, 14-0; Now in Second Place
Jayvees in Action
Aloha Ainas Is Counterpart of Key Club

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, October 18, 1976

Headlines:
Junior Class Luau Tickets Go On Sale
PTSA Elects New Officers, Small Attendance at Meeting
Summer Programs Offers Scholarsips
Mr. Victorino Says Cooperation Can Keep Campus Clean
Jr. Ring Assembly
Boy Spikers Lose to Riders; Girls Fall to Kahuku, Kalani
Girls Badminton Competition Offers Fast Action
'Hopefully, We Learned Leadersship..'

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Classes & Awards

The Black and Gold 1977

Classes - Supplementary activities enrich curriculum

 Classroom activities made up the largest part of a typical day for all students at McKinley. As in the previous year, the school utilized an alternating 1-3-5 periods schedule on Mondays and Wednesdays, and 2-4-6 periods on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with all periods on Fridays.

 To enrich or supplement the 90 minutes of class time, teachers improvised different teaching methods. Among them were individual research, group discussions and field trips where learning extended beyond the classroom.

 Guest speakers or supplemental visual aids such as films and filmstrips also served as an alternative to the regular classroom lectures.

 Offering the largest selection of electives of any high school on Oahu, students could choose fields ranging from Home Economics to Industrial Arts, from Publications to Agricultural Technology; a course was available to suite just about everyone.

Awards - Achievements gain individual recognition

 Throughout the school year, members of McKinley's student body won recognition or awards for scholastic and personal achievement.

 Ten creative and talented art students won awards in the 1977 Scholastic Art Contest, Hawaii region. Their winning entries were on display at Ala Moana Shopping Center and later competed for national awards in New York.

 McKinley's Taikas, a girls' precision drill team, took the second division trophy in the annual Aloha Week parade in October.

 Seniors Greg Nishioka and Bart Asato were nominated to represent McKinley in the United States Youth Program. Bart was also selected as one of 20 student moderators for the State Student Conference held in January.

 One of 300 seniors in an honor group, Catherine Uyehara was selected for the 36th annual Science Talent Search for the Westinghouse Scholarships and Awards. She was also a first place winner, research division, of the MHS Science Fair.

 McKinley's band students were awarded a total of 91 medals in the Solo and Ensembles judging at the University of Hawaii. Individuals and ensembles were evaluated as they competed against other high school band students. The State Select Band in March was composed of the best in each category.

 McKinley's thespians captured overall superior ratings in the State Thespian Conference at Kaiser High School. The award of "Most Superior Ratings" was also presented to the group, whose awards included two quadruple superiors, the highest possible achievement.

 Other students received recognition for their entries at the Science and Engineering Fair and Industrial Arts Fair where their talents and ingenuity were displayed.

 Seniors, Randall Chun and Terence Oi, advanced to the finals of the 1977 National Merit Scholarship program.

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70's Song - Ain't No Sunshine

Bill Withers

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 15, 1976

FEATURES
Seven Are New to MHS Faculty
  Welcome to McKinley...

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 15, 1976

Headlines:
Sophs Vote On Class Image This Morning
'Charlie Brown' Continues Tonight
MHS Christian Fellowship Club Membership Goes Over 30
Tigers Take On Bulldogs at Aloha Stadium
Juniors Win Spirit Stick
Mick Tennis Team Already In Practice Every Afternoon
Scuba Club Invites Participation

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Socials & Activity Period

The Black and Gold 1977

Socials - Affairs range from casual to formal

 Completing the roster of extra-curricular activities were the socials, which ranged from informal stag or drag banquets to elegant proms at fancy hotels.

 The first event of the year was the Junior Class Luau. Juniors feasted on authentic Hawaiian food and enjoyed 'homegrown' entertainment by their classmates.

 "Walk Close to Me," the all-school Winter Prom a the Ilikai Hotel's Bora Bora Room began the Christmas holidays on December 20.

 As school resumed, the first student council sponsored dance, "You Ought to be Havin' Fun" took place in the gym on January 21. Two other dances were held in conjunction with the annual carnival on February 18 and 19.

 But, exclusive class functions were the highlight of the year. The seniors, similar to the class before them, opted for a luau at Sea Life Park, instead of a class banquet, on March 26.
The casual setting gave them the chance to 'hang loose' and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

 In contrast, the Class of '79 chose to keep with tradition and celebrated their first banquet "Beautiful" at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

 The juniors attend their class prom "You and I" in the chic surroundings of the Ilikai Hotel's Pacific Ballroom.

 Marketing the last day of school for the graduating Class of 1977, the long awaited senior promenade "Do You Know..." was celebrated at the Princess Kaiulani's Ainahau Ballroom.

 Concluding the school year was the traditional annual signing Aloha Dance in the gym which bade farewell to seniors and signalled the end of the school year.

Activity Period - Personal interests determine pursuits

 This year's bell schedule, a modified form of last year's, again allotted time for students to pursue their individual goals.

 Activity period, scheduled everyday except Wednesdays, gave McKinleyites 20 minutes to one hour's time to finish up homework, attend weekly or monthly club and class meetings, or take part in specially scheduled assemblies such as commencement or ring ordering for seniors.

 Others found a refreshing break between classes and chose to relax -- within the classroom or out on the campus.

 Supplementing the activity period was tutorial time on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 45 minutes and on Wednesdays for 25 minutes. Students needing extra help with their work could seek it from teachers at this time.

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70's Song - You are the Woman

Firefall

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Daily Pinion 1976 Miss McKinley

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, October 28, 1976

1976-77 Miss McKinley Candidates

Awards

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Daily Pinion 1976 Miss McKinley

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, October 28, 1976

1976-77 Miss McKinley Contest...Tonight at 7:30 in Scott Auditorium
Pageant Program
Past McKinley Carnival Queens
Acknowledgements

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Traditions & Carnival

The Black and Gold 1977

Traditions

Long history provides rich heritage and staunch traditions

 As the oldest public school on Oahu, McKinley is rich in traditions. Among the stuanchest is Black and Gold Day, which commemorates President William McKinley's birthday on January 29.

 This year the choir sang the McKinley Code of Honor at the special assembly featuring guest speaker Mr. Bob Masuda on McKinley's heritage and the introduction of new principal Mr. Herbert Imanaka to the student body for the first time.

 Other traditions with long histories include commencement exercises on the front campus and refraining from walking on the oval out of respect for the president's statue.

 As long as McKinley endures, here traditions will likewise last.


Carnival

13th annual carnival falls in prosperous year

 McKinley High School's 13th Annual Carnival happened on the weekend of the Chinese New Year, February 18 and 19.

 According to the Chinese belief, the year 1977, or year of the snake, is one of prosperity, and truly it was.  With no rain clouds in sight, the carnival, which sometimes turns out in rain and mud, brought one of the bigger crowds, both young and old, in recent years.

 Screams and laughter could be heard amidst the noise of the power generators, as anxious carnival goers took on scary or amusing rides such as the Sizzler, Rock-n-Roll and Ferris Wheel.

 As smoke climbed to the sky, the aroma of huli-huli chicken, chili, undagi and other "ono" foods enticed the hungry.

 Ma's and Pa's Country Store gave shoppers a wide variety of bargains. Ceramics, clothes and plants were some items for sale.

 Another popular feature was the games tent, where the skilled or lucky could win stuffed animals, bottles of soda or various other prizes.

 The success of the carnival was not only determined by its patrons, but by the many who pulled together to supply the manpower -- whether actually working at the carnival itself or taking part in scrip presale drives or donating goods for sale.

 This, coupled with early planning and organization, made the 1977 carnival a prosperous one.

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70's Song - On and On

Stephen Bishop

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Daily Pinion1976 Oct 13

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, October 13, 1976

Headlines:
Senior Class Game Ribbons On Sale Today
New Leaders Selected To Run Distinguinished Unit for 1976-77
County Store Begins Drive In November
homecoming...
Tough Tiger Defense Spearheads 14-0 Victory Over Golden Hawks
JV Shuts Out Kaimuki Bulldogs; For 3-1 Record
McKinley Bowlers Pin Riders, Now in Second Place After Bye

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, October 12, 1976

Headlines:
PSAT/NMSQT Tickets on Sale To Sophomores
Art Teacher in One-Man Show In Gallery at Ala Moana Center
National Lunch Week
Boy Spikers Beat Mules, Govs...Girls Lose One, Win One
Junior Achievemnet Encourages Students To Manage Busines
TESOL Helps Foreign Students With English Language Problems
P.E. Students Register for Units

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Assemblies

The Black and Gold 1977

Assemblies

Homegrown, professional talent entertain MHSers

 Providing students with a break from classroom learning, assemblies became an almost weekly Friday ritual. Hard work and planning by the assembly committee, advised by Mr. James Nakamoto, resulted in a wide variety and abundance of talent by both professionals and amateurs.

 The first, a "Welcome Back" assembly, featured the student council members, class officers and drama students to welcome and orient old and newcomers alike.

 Theatrical productions included "The Me Nobody Knows," presented by members of the Honolulu Theater for Youth, which focused upon aims and goals in life, and sneak previews of McKinley Theater Groups' versions of broadway musicals "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," "Celebration," and "Hello, Dolly."

 Among the professional talent was a guest appearance by KKUA's disc jockey Kamasami Kong and the rock group "Gig," on an island-wide high school tour, and the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra under the direction of assistant conductor Sidney Rothstein. Both gave McKinleyites a taste of different cultural experiences.

 McKinley was not at a loss for talent; the majority of assemblies were put on by students. These included the annual Wind Ensemble I Pops Concert, an Aloha Week performance by the choir, and a song contest by clubs in December that helped the student body celebrate the coming Christmas holidays.

 Especially enjoyed by students and faculty was the "Rong Show," a talent contest patterned after TV's "Gong Show." Magic, song and slapstick comedy had the audience awed at times, or howling with delight.

 At year's end the annual Awards Assembly recognized outstanding students for their service and performance.

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70's Song - Night Fever

Bee Gees

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 8, 1976

No One Else But The... Singular, Remarkable, Unique Charlie Brown
Introducing the Cast

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 8, 1976

Headlines:
'There Is No Team Like The Best Team'
MTG Presents 'You're a Good Man Charlie Brown'
'It Take Money, Personnel'
About the Author
Tigers Challenge Struggling Hawks In a Must Win
Junior Game Tonight
Enrollment Now For Driver Ed.
Foosball Tournament (Doubles)

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Pep Rallies

The Black and Gold 1977

Pep Rallies

Varsity pep squad sparks unity, spirit and team support

 Pep rallies were a weekly Friday event during the football season and an added treat afterward for other various sports.

 Special surprises were in store for students like the zany antics of the seniorettes or the presentation of the Homecoming court. Class squads were also on hand during the respective class rallies.

 Held a lunch and activity periods, the pep rallies also featured members of McKinley's band who played the traditional rally favorites like "Peter Gunn" and "Horse" as well as new tunes such as "Express."

 But the main component of the rallies was the 1977 varsity pep squad, composed of six song leaders, five cheerleaders, a pep chairman and a drummer.

They participated in many events such as representing the country of Brazil in the Lion's International Parade, hostessing tournaments and participating in the Hula Bowl half-time. They also promoted the carnival at Ala Moana Shopping Center and the feeder schools, went caroling at Kaiser Hospital and planned an Easter service project at Waimano Home as well as supporting all the boys' and girls' sports activities and promoting school spirit at McKinley.

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70's Song - Dust in the Wind

Kansas

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, October 7, 1976

Headlines:
Science Club Starts Year With Clean-up, Picnic
Bookstore Opens for Businss
PTSA Tonight
Theatre Council Gives Mini-Reviews
Jayvees Take On Kaimuki Bulldogs This Afternoon
MHS-Leilehua
Mrs. Edralin Joins Business Ed

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, October 7, 1976

Headlines:
Science Club Starts Year With Clean-up, Picnic
Bookstore Open for Business
Theatre Council Gives Mini-Reviews
PTSA Tonight
Mrs. Edralin Joins Business Ed
Jayvees Take On Kaimuki Bulldogs This Afternoon
MHS-Leilehua (Football)

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, October 6, 1976

Headlines:
4 Counselors Aid Immigrant Students
Student Council To Nominate For PTSA Office

MHS Tigers Fall To Hard-Running Mules 34-12
Sophs Picture Taking Today, Tomorrow
McKinley To Organize Outrigger Canoe Club

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Homecoming

The Black and Gold 1977

Homecoming

'Tiger Tracks' brings together old and newSpirit, memories, defeats and pride were all part of the 1976 Homecoming "Tiger Tracks." Planning began months before the final week, as the student body and alumni worked together to prepare for the annual fall festivities.

 In the gym, packed "to the max" with enthusiastic supporters, the varsity pep squads, past and present, performed and displayed their undying Tiger spirit. Coronation of the queen and introduction of the court highlighted this Homecoming pep rally. Reigning over the celebrations were Queen Patti Matayoshi and King Mark Matsumoto.

 A downpour of rain did not hinder the traditional bonfire which took place beside the bandroom, nor deter the turnout at what may become a new tradition -- a Homecoming dinner in the cafeteria.

 The rain continued to fall at the game the next day, and again did not dampen the hopes and fight of the crowd. Colorful tapestries were parade around the stadium while the Taikas performed a special routine during the halftime festivities.

 Victory seemed imminent until the final three minutes of the game when Farrington scored the last and deciding touchdown. The final score of 12-7 found many Tigers speechless and filled with mixed emotion, yet the predominant spirit of Homecoming and its meaning upheld the celebration mood.

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70's Song - We are the Champions

Queen

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, October 5, 1976

Headlines:
Miss Sato Leaves Due To Decrease In Enrollment
Two Join Staff As Campus Security Aides
French/Spanish Club Meets on Thursday
Japanese Club Plans Activities

Dr. DeMello Demonstrates Hypnosis
Mick Bowling Team Takes On Riders This Afternoon

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, October 4, 1976

Headlines:
Fall College Guidance Program Underway Tomorrow for Seniors
Sophomores, Juniors Sign Up For PSAT NMSQT
Junior Picture-Taking Today, Tomorrow

Girl Spikers Lose Opening Games; Boys Remain Undefeated
Cafeteria Offers Students Choices, Full Service Lunch
GAA Sponsoring Intramurals
Foosball Tournament

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Student Life...Traditional

The Black and Gold 1977

Student Life...traditional, unique

 Of the many events that make up Student Life, a large proportion was traditional, happening annually, while others were unique to 1976-77...

SEPTEMBER
The beginning of another school year and the frustration and confusion which naturally follow...Welcome Assembly for returnees and newcomers alike..the start of another football season accompanied by hopes and expectations...McKinley Pride Assembly... weekly pep rallies in the gym to muster enthusiasm and school spirit.

OCTOBER
The McKinley Theater Group opened its 1976-77 season with "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" and gave the student body a sneak preview...Leadership Camp, opened to student council, class officers and committee chairmen taught leading skills...Aloha Week Assembly featured the Choir...Taikas participated in the Aloha Week Parade...Miss McKinley contest was held for the first time at night in the auditorium...student picture taking for the Black and Gold.

NOVEMBER
Homecoming! Traditional activities such as pep rally, competitions, and bonfire were augmented by a homecoming dinner in the cafeteria...tapestries replaced the usual floats for a second year...Band presented its Pops Concert Assembly...Kaneda's Delicatessen was the site of the Junior Luau which featured its homegrown entertainment...selections made for the State Student
Conference.

DECEMBER
MTG unveiled its second production of the season, "Celeration"...candidate chosen for the Presidential Classroom...the Christmas Assembly closed out the academic year for 1976...Winter Prom, themed "Walk Close to Me" held at the Ilikai Hotel was the first major social function for all McKinleyites.

JANUARY
The resumption of school after the much needed winter recess...end of the second quarter and first
semester...Honolulu District Student Council Camp...Black and Gold Day celebrated President William McKinley's birthday.

FEBRUARY
Band presented its Winter Concert...the 13th annual McKinley Carnival featured dances on both
nights...MTG's las production, "Hello, Dolly" premiered.

MARCH
Sophomores celebrated their class day with a play and traditional Sophomore Banquet...ROTC paraded on William Wise Field...Troika of Bands in the auditorium...ending of the third quarter...Student Council celebrated "Crazy Week."

APRIL
Choir presented its Spring Concert..."Spring Fling" in the Student Council gym...the much awaited spring recess (otherwise known as Easter Vacation)...Junior Class Day marked by burgundy and white...May DAy Assembly took place in April...Student Council and classes held their elections.

MAY
Band's Wind Ensemble I and II presented their concerts...seniors celebrated their Class Day in red and white, a change from the previous two years...evening Awards Assembly for the second year in the Multi-Purpose Auditorium...S.C. exces set up new officers' orientation.

JUNE
The much anticipated moment for seniors finally arrived -- GRADUATION!...seniors marched in traditional cap and gown and heard entertainer Loyal Garner...Aloha Assembly and dance bade farewell to graduates.

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70's Song - Hot Blooded

Foreigner

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 1, 1976

SPORTS
McKinley Tigers Will Unveil Surprises Against Undefeated Tonight
1976 Tiger Football Roster

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Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Friday, October 1, 1976

Headlines:
Sophomores Elect Senators, Two To Grievance Board
Camp Kokokahi Site For SC Leadership Seminars, Oct. 8-10
Senior T-Shirt Sign Up Ends Today
Jon Shimizu Also Attended Math Meet
Traditional Initiation Unites Band Members

FEATURES/NEWS/EDITORIAL
Swim Intramurals Will Open Girls Athletic Competition
ROTC Game - Maul the Mules
Primary Election Tomorrow

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