The Black and Gold 1976
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
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