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.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
