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Introduction
INTERACTION
Student Life
Academics
Organizations
Sports
PEOPLE
Faculty
Epilogue
INTERACTION
Student Life
Academics
Organizations
Sports
PEOPLE
Faculty
Epilogue
Senior Prom Court
McKinley High School Class of 1977
1976 to 1977
Introduction
Within its own microcosm, McKinley High School saw changes both subtle and dramatic in 1976-77.
Attempting to conform to the rules while trying to retain one's individuality appeared to be one of the major stumble-blocks for students and faculty alike. But with minor sacrifice - the ability to give and take - and the willingness to try, McKinley's people came through successfully.
Becoming more aware and at the same time increasingly uncertain of the world around us both at home and abroad, this niche in the expanse of time seemed appropriate to take a look into whick direction we are headed - a direction sought by the Black and Gold 1977.
Reflecting upon the past, contemplating the future and comprehending the present brought our goal....in FOCUS.
Politics, Swine Flu, Hokule'a
Presidential election - Jimmy Carter over President Gerald Ford
State legislature passed a controversial pay raise and pension bill in 1976 that lead to the ousting of seasoned incumbent legislators
Spark Matsunaga elected to US Senate and Cec Heftel and Dan Akaka to the House of Representatives
Epidemic swine flu immunization program hit the U.S.
Bicentennial Year - 1976
Hokule'a returned from Tahiti to a greeting of thousands at Magic Island.
CB radio craze was the fad of the time.
Student population 2299. 1977 - 752 diplomas
'Acculturation' counselors were available for immigrant students.
A permanent chain link fence was installed on Kapiolani Boulevard for the State Farm Fair.
Registration for classes in the gym.
Banners publicizing school events on the social studies building railing.
INTERACTION:
Student Life - Academics - Organizations - Sports
Student Life:
September - Welcome Assembly; McKinley Pride Assembly, Pep rallies
October - McKinley Theater Group play "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown;Leadership Camp; Aloha Week Assembly; Taikas participated in the Aloha Week Parade; Miss McKinley contest held for the first time at night in the auditorium; picture taking for the Black and Gold
November - Homecoming pep rally, competitions, bonfire and homecoming dinner in the cafeteria; tapestries;
December - McKinley Theatre Group play "Celebration"; Christmas Assembly; Winter Prom-"Walk Close to Me"
January - Black and Gold day celebrated President William McKinley's birthday
February - Band had its Winter Concert; 13th Annual McKinley Carnival; Theatre
Groups last production, "Hello Dolly"
March - Troika of Bands in the auditorium; Student Council's Crazy Week
April - Choir presented its Spring Concert; Spring Fling; May Assembly
May - Senior Class Day in Red& White (wasn't it purple?); Awards Assembly in the evening in the Multi-Purpose Auditorium
June - Graduation day on June 5, 1977 featuring Loyal Garner.
Homecoming:
Queen Patti Matayoshi and King Mark Matsumoto
Game: Farrington vs McKinley lost 12-7
Homecoming dinner in the cafeteria, Tapestries instead of floats and the bonfire
PEP RALLIES:
Varsity Pep Squad: Janet Kuwata, Barbara Ige, Danny Takanishi, Chandelle Hirao, Liane Fujii, Claire Nishimoto, Darlene Pang,
Seniorettes: Greg Nishioka, Mark Tanouye, Karl Wensel, Steven Nagao, Mark Matsumoto, Eric Louie, Danny Takanishi
Band favorites: Peter Gunn, Horse, Express
ASSEMBLIES:
Traditions:
Black and Gold Day, commemorates President William McKinley's birthday, January 29
Carnival:
13th Annual carnival Feb 18 & 19
Happened to be same as the Chinese New Year, year of the Snake or Prosperity
Miss McKinley:
Jennifer Hartl - Queen
Mary Ann Chanel - 1st runner up
Donna Yuen - 2nd runner up
Natalie Aczon - 3rd runner up
Corrine Nagamine - 4th runner up
Crowned by Governor George Ariyoshi
SOCIALS:
Dec 20 Winter Prom, Ilikai, "Walk Close to Me"
Queen Darlene Pang, King Jon Takushi
Senior Attendants: Dana Fujimoto and Danny Takanishi
Jan 21 Student Council Dance, "You ought to be havin' fun" in the gym
Mar 26 Senior Luau, Sea Life Park (instead of a banquet)
last day of school, Senior Prom, Princess Kaiulani Ainahau Ballroom "Do You Know..."
Aloha Dance in the gym
CLASSES:
Mondays/ Wednesdays 1-3-5 periods
Tuesdays/Thursdays 2-4-6 periods
Fridays All periods
AWARDS:
United States Senate Youth Program: Greg Nishioka and Bart Asato were nominated to the program. Bart was selected as one of the 20 student moderators at the State Student Conference in January.
Catherine Uyehara, 1st Place, Research Division, MHS Science Fair
Randall Chun and Terrance Oi: advanced to the finals of the 1977 National Merit Scholarship Program
ORGANIZATIONS:
STUDENT COUNCIL:
Jon Obara, President
Vince Yokoyama, Vice President
Chris Okuda, Secretary
Edward "Eddie" Young, Treasurer
Catherine Uyehara, Student Services Board Chair
Handbook, bookstore, interschool program, elections, pep squad
Sherill Yuen, Karen Ho, Leilani Shiroma, Catherine Chang, Nancy Young,
Kathleen Ahn, Faye Momohara, Melanie Yoshida
Kathleen Campbell, Social Board Chair
Fall Fun Nite, Spring Fling dances, Assemblies-Black and Gold; The Rong Show; Crazy Week, Tiger Tracks Homecoming; Winter Prom, class weeks, and the first night time Miss McKinley pagent.
Steven Nagao, Karl Wensel, Won Lee, Ronald Yoshida, Greg Nishioka, Arleen Ige, Dana Fujimoto, Lynn Taketa, Gayle Furuto, Sheri Sonoda, Kalene Shim
Bart Asato, Senate President
George Tupua, Sharon Nakata, Sheri Sonoda, Barbara Sato, Lynn Taketa, Corinne Nagamine, Michael Maielua, Kalene Shim
Julie Leong, Grievance Board
ROTC:
Cdt Major Gary Medeiros
Cdt. Major Kalene Foo
Cdt. Capt. Gerald Tom
Cdt. Capt. Beverly Kaya
Cdt. Capt Sergio Dupio
Cdt. Capt. Brian Uchima
Cdt. 1LT Sharon Bluemke
Cdt. 1LT Corinne Nagamine
Cdt. 1LT Sharon Nakata
CLUBS:
Aloha Ainas: an all girl club
Key Club
Leo Club
Interact Club
Pacific Asian Affairs Council
Math Club
National Honor Society
Lettermen's Club
Girls Athletic Association
Future Farmers of America
Future Business Leaders of America
McKinley Junior Civitan
Friends of the Animals
Scuba and Snorkling Club
Amateur Radio/Electronics Club
Sierra Club
Science Club
Chess Club
Guitar Club
McKinley Graphics Club
French/Spanish Club
Chinese Student Club
Mandarin Club
McKinley Christian Club
Korean Club
Filipino Club
Wakai Nakamatachi Club (Young People's Club)
The DAILY PINION:
One of only FIVE high school daily papers in the nation!
Robynn Yim, Editor
Bart Asato, Sports
SPORTS:
Football
Bowling (Keglers)
Volleyball
Cross Country
Swim Team
Basketball
Wrestling
Soccer
Riflery
Tennis
Baseball
Track
Judo
SENIOR CLASS of 1977:
Greg Nisioka, President
Karl Wensel, Vice President
Gary Horita, Treasurer
Jan Miyasaki, Secretary
Council: Lynn Taketa, Sheri Sonoda, Gayle Furuta, Gail Morikawa, Joy Kurihara, Corinne Nagamine, Barbara Uyeno, Audrey Uratani, Sharon Nakata, Steven Nagao, Danny Takanishi, Elden Ogoshi, Mark Matsumoto, Mark Tanouye, Stacy Kaneshiro, Jon Takushi
Class game pep rally: won the 'spirit stick', against Kaimuki Bulldogs 10/15, Aloha Stadium, won 14-0
Homecoming: Tiger Paws tapestry placed 4th
Winter Prom, "Walk Close to Me", Ilikai Hotel Bora Bora Room
Senior Luau, "Someday", Sea Life Park, Sat. 3/26
Class Week, May 1977
Senior Prom, Fri 5/27, Princess Kaiulani Ainahau Ballroom, "Do You Know..."
Sunday, June 5, 1977 Commencement
