The latest from Kaiser High School.
- First launch of two mass vaccination sites brings relief to Hawaii
With the recent launch of two mass vaccination sites – one at Pier 2 and the other at the Blaisdell Center – we can hope for the return to normalcy in our lives. On JanuaryContinue reading “First launch of two mass vaccination sites brings relief to Hawaii” - Homecoming’s absence leaves heartbreakKaiser has officially canceled homecoming. Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) announced in January the cancellation of all public school social events for the remainder of the year.Continue reading “Homecoming’s absence leaves heartbreak”
- Damage and graffiti at Kaiser High School
Our school has been vandalized twice this school year. In November, an unidentified man skated onto school property at night and spray-painted profanities onto school buildings. On New Year’s Eve, a suspect fired half-a-dozen holesContinue reading “Damage and graffiti at Kaiser High School” - Community contributes new thermometer against fight with COVID-19The COVID pandemic has led to the creation of new rules and regulations, including temperature checks. If you’re coming onto campus, don’t forget to visit the office’s new heat sensor and sanitizing station. Installed byContinue reading “Community contributes new thermometer against fight with COVID-19”
- Prom 2021 is cancelledAs this difficult school year approaches its fourth quarter, students were disappointed to learn that prom has once again been canceled. Often one of the most anticipated occasions of high school, the decision has beenContinue reading “Prom 2021 is cancelled”
- A safe Halloween for special education studentsThis past Halloween, the special education students found a way trick-or-treat safely: by gathering candy on campus. When the clock struck 11, the Cougars made their way to their first destination, awaiting a surprise atContinue reading “A safe Halloween for special education students”
- Cougar virtual talent show a roaring successThis year’s Talent Show was unlike any other. On December 4th, a video was posted to Youtube by user Kaiser Cougar titled “Kaiser High School Winter Assembly 2020.” In the video was Kaiser High School’sContinue reading “Cougar virtual talent show a roaring success”
- Surveying students’ plans for the holidaysIn total, 188 students were interviewed about their plans for the holidays. Graph 1 portrays the amount of student’s responses per grade level and the rest are based on their opinions and plans.
- Divided opinion on tourists’ returnIn March, Governor David Ige had issued a statewide lockdown order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Each and every person was required to stay at home, avoiding physical contact with friends and loved onesContinue reading “Divided opinion on tourists’ return”
- Kaiser seniors to return December 7
On December 7, Kaiser High School will reopen its gates to Kaiser seniors, with the rest of the student body to return in the 3rd quarter. Principal Justin Mew has introduced a phased reopening plan,Continue reading “Kaiser seniors to return December 7” - Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market falls victim to COVIDThe continued closure of the Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market has left an unfillable void in the Kaiser community. Vendors have lost their incomes, and market-goers have lost access to the culinary delight that was theContinue reading “Kaiser PTSA Farmer’s Market falls victim to COVID”
- Survey: How students feel about coming back to school
In total, 180 Kaiser students were surveyed for their opinions on reopening. Graph 1 shows the students’ demographics, while the other graphs show their responses. - Kaiser’s PSAT high scorersThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation has announced Kaiser seniors Ingus Stegis and Carlyn Kagamida as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, as well as seniors Travis Nitta and Jacob Shinsato as Commended Students. The National Merit ScholarshipContinue reading “Kaiser’s PSAT high scorers”
- Kaiser students create non-gender specific court committeeBy Ingus Stegis As early as 2013, LGBTQ+ high schoolers nationwide have run for homecoming and prom court positions, and in several instances, won their elections. However, these victories often resulted in controversy, escalating toContinue reading “Kaiser students create non-gender specific court committee”
- New plans for chicken infestationBy Sierra Okazaki / Photo by Shane Matson For several years, Kaiser has endured a chicken infestation on campus. The chickens escape from the farm behind the school and enter by digging holes underneath theContinue reading “New plans for chicken infestation”
- Kaiser students represent the United States in World Tsunami Conference in Hokkaido
When you think about Japan, you first think about its picturesque landscapes, delicious cuisine, and advanced technology. Yet, as an island that rests directly on four tectonic plates, Japan is also heavily prone to tsunamis—inContinue reading “Kaiser students represent the United States in World Tsunami Conference in Hokkaido” - Kaiser students march against TMTWearing red shirts and grasping signs emblazoned with the words, “A’ole TMT” and “Ku Kia’i Mauna,” meaning “No TMT” and “Guardians of the mountain,” students at Kaiser High School marched during lunch on Sept. 16Continue reading “Kaiser students march against TMT”
- Kaiser students represent the United States in World Tsunami Conference in Hokkaido
When you think about Japan, you first think about its picturesque landscapes, delicious cuisine, and advanced technology. Yet, as an island that rests directly on four tectonic plates, Japan is also heavily prone to tsunamis—inContinue reading “Kaiser students represent the United States in World Tsunami Conference in Hokkaido” - Realtors beautify Kaiser on Realtor Action Day
Approximately 450 members of the Hawaii Realtors organization assembled on Sept. 16 for school campus beautification efforts at 13 schools across the state. At the Realtor Action Day event, several of those realtors helped toContinue reading “Realtors beautify Kaiser on Realtor Action Day” - Kaiser students travel to South Korea with PESS organization
Contributed by Charlotte Tang Over the summer, sophomores Akela Inskeep, Abraham Marsh, Lienne Tung, and Mia Umeda, accompanied by English teacher Amy Conners, traveled to Gong-ju, Seoul, Gyeong-ju, and Busan in South Korea. The tripContinue reading “Kaiser students travel to South Korea with PESS organization”
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