By Ramil Lorenzo Gonzalez r.gonzalez@trojantimes.org A year of hard work paid off for three MHS art students, Junior Tori Ishikawa and Seniors Kayle Maikai and Amanda Rae Olinger, whose art pieces were recognized in the 49th Annual Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Of these, two were awarded the coveted Gold Keys, enabling them [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Trojanbots tear up the battlefield, two more teams qualify for World Championship
By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org Earning first place at the Oahu East VEX Robotics Tournament held at Iolani Schools on Nov. 11 and 12 qualified MHS VEX Robotics teams 1973 D and 1973 E to participate in the VEX Robotics World Championship. Since then, the teams’ main goal has been to improve their robots. “It’s a [...]
Duncan takes on responsibility of Mock Trial adviser
By Amanda Thomas a.thomas@trojantimes.org Since its establishment in 2009, Mock Trial Club has been paired with the Advanced Placement (AP) Government class, advised by Social Studies teacher Amy Perruso. Since that class is not offered this year, she decided to step down from the position and welcomed Social Studies teacher Jason Duncan to take her [...]
