70's Song - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

Paul Simon

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, April 7, 1976

Headlines:
Voter Registration Rally Today - Lt. Gov. Doi Will Address Rally
Selections Now for '76-77 Classes
MHS Counselor Honored
Senior Prom Bids Go On Sale Soon
Mick Hitters One Step Closer To Honolulu District Title - Turn Back Kaimuki, 10-4
Juniors Take First in Crazy Competitions
College ARMY ROTC Calling For Sponsors

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, April 6, 1976

Headlines:
Nine Juniors Vie for SC President, VP
Health Careers Topic Of Friday Session
State Employment Taking Applications For Summer Jobs
Bookstore Remodeled
Scholarship Applications Available
Free Concert For Teen Voters On April 3

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Registration

The Black and Gold 1976

First Concerns -- Computerized Scramble

 First day McKinleyites eventually found their way past the statue oval, past the administration building and cafeteria to the Student Council Gymnasium where a scramble-registration took place with class level, alphabetical system and computer cards. All classes were open for students to sign up and complete their class schedules for the year. Required courses took precedent over electives  and manipulating or figuring out which course should be taken at which period was quite a task for sophomores but old stuff for seniors. Delinquents supposedly had to take the leftovers or less popular afternoon classes. Class sessions were underway the following Monday and the school year was on...

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Landslide

Fleetwood Mac

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, April 5, 1976

Headlines:
Career Session Will Focus on Practice of Law
McKinley Home Economics Teacher Nominated for National Award
'76 Black and Gold Presale Ends May 3
HTY's Hamlet
Bicentennial Student-Faculty Quiz
Cindermen Place 4th in Novice, 7th in Open
Food Services Teacher To Appear on ETV
Mizuguchi Memorial Award Provides Summer Cancer Research Opportunity

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, April 1, 1976

Headlines:
Voter Registration Rall Scheduled for Wednesday
Spring, Summer Driver Education Classes Slated
Telethon To Benefit Crippled Children
Baked Almond Chicken On Tuesday's Menu
Meeting On Golf Course Brings Two to MHS
Crazy Week Hoss Elections

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Traditions

The Black and Gold 1976

Old and New Intermingle with Student Life

 A newcomer to the campus is immediately impressed with the beauty of the rows of banyan trees leading to the oval and the statue of President William McKinley. Indeed, it is a school with history, distinguished alumni, teachers and traditions.

 The statue oval was hallowed ground and newcomers and sophomores were often reminded to keep off the area out of respect. On special days such as Black and Gold Day (usually around January 29, the anniversary of William McKinley's birthday), class days and special days, the statue was bedecked with leis, and at commencement times it appeared to watch over the final exercises for those who had completed their task here.

 The traditional Leroy Mendonca Race was planned for April this year and honored the Medal of Honor award winner. The race route was around the boundaries of the school grounds.

 This was the year that the faculty put on its triennial show. Students delighted in seeing "Crazy Daze" about the fifties and were surprised at the hidden talents of the their teachers.

 The past two years saw two portraits added to the Hall of Fame of MHS graduates in the Administration Building: Paul Lau '22, district scout executive of the Boy Scouts of America, and Louis W. Robellow '22 vice president of Hawaiian Telephone Company.

 Commemorating the bicentennial year, the Senior Class attempted to begin a tradition with the planting of a cherry tree by the Student Council room. They charged the classes that follow to take care of it.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Love to Love You Baby

Donna Summer

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Tuesday, March 30, 1976

Headlines:
Elections Commitee Sets Up Requirements for Candidates
Interested Students May Sign Up for Leadership Seminar
Six MHSers Participating in Art Enrichment
Quiz Bowl Will Feature Students Versus Faculty
Miss Sykes Honored by Legislature
Bowling Teams Now Signing Up

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Monday, March 29, 1976

Headlines:
Junior Prom Bid Sales Continue Until Friday
Eight Interact Club Members Hosting Ten Japan Students
Hui Makaala Farms In Guidance Library
Council Petition Deadlne Extended
Crazy Week
Girls Basketball Team Places
Tigers Defeat Falcons, 5-1; Preserve First Place Standing
Tracksters Compete In Honolulu Meet
Table Tennis Next Tourney for Girls

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Student Life

The Black and Gold 1976

 McKinleyites found more time for their extracurricular activities with the change in bell schedule. Activity and Tutorial periods were the settings for a number of interesting functions.

 The Bicentennial served as a medium which instilled more school spirit within each individual, evident in the many out of class activities which made up student life.

 But aside from the bicentennial-inspired affairs, students also found time to partake in favorite pastimes; such as cramming for exams in the library, pursuing vocations or 'coasting' in a favorite spot on campus.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Tonight's the Night

Rod Stewart

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

The Daily Pinion 1976 - West Side Story

The Daily Pinion - Thursday, March 25, 1976

Headlines:
Musical Drama, Love Story...'West Side Story' Opens Tomorrow Night
School Performances Are Sold Out
Tony and Maria
'West Side Story' Creators Read Like Who's Who'
'I Feel Pretty'
Thanks Go To:
And Behind The Scenes...

'Oh Moon, Grow Bright, and Make This Endless Day, Endless Night!'
'Working With New Actors, a Challenge...'
'They Worked Hard...'
'Professionals Can't Believe...'
'Not Easy To Sing and Dance...'
Familiar MTG Faces Return

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Daily Pinion 1976

The Daily Pinion - Wednesday, March 24, 1976

Headlines:
Clara Named State Finalist For National Earthwatch Award
Celebration Set For Crazy Week Beginning Monday
Seniors Checking Diploma Names
Local Radio Station Easter Seals Dance Slated for MHS
Votemobile Coming Back - Last Chance Today For Votemobile Pre-Registration
Mick Tigers Initiate Moanalua With 80-0 Victory in Judo
Sluggers Go Against Kalani at UH
'West Side Story' Goes Up

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

Boys Track

The Black and Gold 1976

Mick Cindermen Display Novice Strength in Sprint

 Lack of personnel to fill the open ranks called for a year of rebuilding in boys' track. With a majority of sophomores and newly enlisted freshman, concentration was focused on the novice runners.

 Despite a late start, the cindermen faired quite well in preseason meets, displaying strong contention in the sprints and relays.

 Those who endured the individual workouts would prosper from the personal satisfaction that track and field could offer.

 Tiger cindermen entered the Honolulu district meet at Roosevelt on March 19 followed by the OIA Division novice, relay and track championships, each held in April; the Punahou relays in May and the state track meet on Maui from May 6 to 8.

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017

70's Song - Play That Funky Music

Wild Cherry

McKinley High School Class of 1977

40th Reunion Summer 2017