AP grade bump

Angelina Yick
June 22, 2011  

Is a high school student successful when, after four years of numerous exams and sleepless nights, she is accepted to Harvard? The myth that by attending a top 10 university, students will be given a “door opener” into life, and they will be showered with success wherever they go. High... Read More

What makes a good speech?

Angelina Yick
May 18, 2010  

Most of the election speeches we hear at school have some sort (or a whole lot) of comedy, whether it’s in the topic, in the speaker’s inflection, or both. I admit I like comedy, a lot; heck, that’s why I even vote nowadays, because whoever has the funniest speech wins my attention and... Read More

Street closed, but school stays open

Angelina Yick
December 16, 2009  

Students arriving at school Dec. 9 found a big hole on Kamoku Street after a water main broke, affecting traffic but not the school’s water supply. The unexpected break was discovered by Mr. John Waipa, a security guard, around 4 a.m. He promptly called the Board of Water Supply. “He was... Read More

Nothing stopped sixth graders fun

Angelina Yick
October 27, 2009  

From October 7 to 9, the class of 2016 enjoyed an exciting adventure at Camp Mokule’ia. Enthusiastic counselors from the junior and senior classes also accompanied and guided the sixth grade groups; each group comprised of three homerooms. The sixth graders engaged themselves in many entertaining... Read More