National History Club, a haven for history buffs

National History Club, a haven for history buffs

By Ramil Lorenzo Gonzalez r.gonzalez@trojantimes.org History lovers will feel right at home in MHS’ new National History Club (NHC), a local chapter of the nationwide NHC Inc. set up by History teacher Amy Perruso. The club, open to all students, aims to promote and strengthen the love of history in its members, and has been [...]

JV and Varsity girls basketball continues to work towards OIAs

JV and Varsity girls basketball continues to work towards OIAs

By Jenny Park j.park@trojantimes.org  The JV and Varsity girls basketball teams have been practicing for the new season. From drills to conditioning, their dedication has brought them together as a team. With the rest of the season to work with, they hope to improve their skills and add to their understanding of the game while [...]

US History teacher Amy Perruso receives DAR award

US History teacher Amy Perruso receives DAR award

By Kimberly Yamaguchi k.yamaguchi@trojantimes.org After 11 years of teaching, Social Studies teacher Amy Perruso was awarded the American History Teacher Award from the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), an annual award that one history teacher in every state receives. “I feel honored and humbled. I honestly think there are other history teachers who are far [...]

Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

By Amanda Thomas a.thomas@trojantimes.org On Dec. 10, the MHS orchestra helped to spread some holiday cheer throughout the community by conducting their annual Christmas performance at the Mililani Town Center. Neighborhood members gathered around center stage and started to sing as they heard familiar Christmas medleys being played. “We try to come here annually, it’s [...]

Three best presenters, one finalist represent MHS at Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability

Three best presenters, one finalist represent MHS at Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability

By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org From Dec. 2 – 4 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 22 students from MHS presented at the Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability.  Of the 22 students, Sophomore Rachel Sakuma, and Juniors Kyle Yamada and Kailee Yogi were named Best Presenters in Concurrent Sessions, and Sophomore Viola Mocz placed [...]


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NHD Fair: History on display

NHD Fair: History on display

By Cyanne Ito c.ito@trojantimes.org For most history classes at MHS, National History Day (NHD) has become a staple project with new themes always keeping students interested and learning. On the evening of Dec. 6, NHD Fair was held at MHS, an event that showcases all types of projects from different history classes offered at MHS. [...]

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Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

By Amanda Thomas a.thomas@trojantimes.org On Dec. 10, the MHS orchestra helped to spread some holiday cheer throughout the community by conducting their annual Christmas performance at the Mililani Town Center. Neighborhood members gathered around center stage and started to sing as they heard familiar Christmas medleys being played. “We try to come here annually, it’s [...]

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Features

Uncommon uses for common household items

Uncommon uses for common household items

By Caitlin Kelly and Jacquelyn Perreira c.kelly@trojantimes.org j.perreira@trojantimes.org Looking around our houses, we see everything as is, so we often overlook commonly used household items that have ingenious uses. So the next time you’re searching for a way to organize your desk or decorate for a party, keep in mind that the solutions don’t cost [...]

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Sports

Unity brings JV and Varsity cheer OIA title, first since 2006

Unity brings JV and Varsity cheer OIA title, first since 2006

By Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org With focus and determination from the team and the coaches, the JV and Varsity Cheerleading teams were able to take the OIA championship title on Nov. 26 at Kalani High School. The bonds formed between team members throughout the season enabled them to work together and perform their best at the [...]

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Recent Articles

National History Club, a haven for history buffs

National History Club, a haven for history buffs

By Ramil Lorenzo Gonzalez r.gonzalez@trojantimes.org History lovers will feel right at home in MHS’ new National History Club (NHC), a local chapter of the nationwide NHC Inc. set up by History teacher Amy Perruso. The club, open to all students, aims to promote and strengthen the love of history in its members, and has been [...]

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JV and Varsity girls basketball continues to work towards OIAs

JV and Varsity girls basketball continues to work towards OIAs

By Jenny Park j.park@trojantimes.org  The JV and Varsity girls basketball teams have been practicing for the new season. From drills to conditioning, their dedication has brought them together as a team. With the rest of the season to work with, they hope to improve their skills and add to their understanding of the game while [...]

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US History teacher Amy Perruso receives DAR award

US History teacher Amy Perruso receives DAR award

By Kimberly Yamaguchi k.yamaguchi@trojantimes.org After 11 years of teaching, Social Studies teacher Amy Perruso was awarded the American History Teacher Award from the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), an annual award that one history teacher in every state receives. “I feel honored and humbled. I honestly think there are other history teachers who are far [...]

read more

Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

Orchestra livens up Town Center with holiday performance

By Amanda Thomas a.thomas@trojantimes.org On Dec. 10, the MHS orchestra helped to spread some holiday cheer throughout the community by conducting their annual Christmas performance at the Mililani Town Center. Neighborhood members gathered around center stage and started to sing as they heard familiar Christmas medleys being played. “We try to come here annually, it’s [...]

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Three best presenters, one finalist represent MHS at Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability

Three best presenters, one finalist represent MHS at Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability

By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org From Dec. 2 – 4 at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, 22 students from MHS presented at the Pacific Symposium for Science and Sustainability.  Of the 22 students, Sophomore Rachel Sakuma, and Juniors Kyle Yamada and Kailee Yogi were named Best Presenters in Concurrent Sessions, and Sophomore Viola Mocz placed [...]

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Trashed lockers unsanitary for students and staff

Trashed lockers unsanitary for students and staff

By Nathan Park n.park@trojantimes.org Students are reminded take responsibility for keeping the campus clean. Lockers are being used to throw away food and trash, which is extremely unhealthy for other students and staff.  “All we’re asking of you is to use your brain and do the right thing. If you have trash, put it in [...]

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United we stand: Siblings succeed at National History Day

United we stand: Siblings succeed at National History Day

 By Nathan Park n.park@trojantimes.org This year, brothers and sisters helped each other to advance to the next round in National History Day (NHD). Whether they worked in together or in separate groups, each pair supported each other throughout the process. “I’m used to hearing younger siblings following older siblings, who may have already graduated or [...]

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NHD Fair: History on display

NHD Fair: History on display

By Cyanne Ito c.ito@trojantimes.org For most history classes at MHS, National History Day (NHD) has become a staple project with new themes always keeping students interested and learning. On the evening of Dec. 6, NHD Fair was held at MHS, an event that showcases all types of projects from different history classes offered at MHS. [...]

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New kids on the block: Francisco and Duncan send eight students to districts in their first NHD competition

New kids on the block: Francisco and Duncan send eight students to districts in their first NHD competition

By Kara Nitta k.nitta@trojantimes.org National History Day (NHD) is a daunting process, especially for new teachers. However the two newest members of the history department, David Francisco and Jason Duncan have managed to send eight students to the district competition. “I was really excited (about participating in NHD) actually,” Duncan explained, continuing, “Part of my [...]

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FFA plows past competition, moves on to states

FFA plows past competition, moves on to states

By Jenny Park   j.park@trojantimes.org Future Farmers of America (FFA) students participated in the 2011 FFA Oahu District competition on Dec. 3 at the Monsanto Hawaii Seed Company in Kunia. The competition consisted of 10 categories, seven of which MHS students entered and placed in. “They did a great job. This is one of the, [...]

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Unity brings JV and Varsity cheer OIA title, first since 2006

Unity brings JV and Varsity cheer OIA title, first since 2006

By Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org With focus and determination from the team and the coaches, the JV and Varsity Cheerleading teams were able to take the OIA championship title on Nov. 26 at Kalani High School. The bonds formed between team members throughout the season enabled them to work together and perform their best at the [...]

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