By Amanda Thomas a.thomas@trojantimes.org As a way to increase books borrowed from the library, MHS librarians have recently added 12 Nooks, or electronic reading devices to its inventory. Librarians Betty Arai and Rieko Goo are hoping that this hand-held e-reader will help them with the task at hand. “We had both thought about it, considering [...]

By April-Joy McCann a.mccann@trojantimes.org Fourteen groups of students worked their way up to stardom in the first annual Brown Bags to Stardom fundraiser event held on Saturday, Jan. 28. The Brown Bags competition, which is usually held soon after the school day ends, was transformed into a more elaborate event in the gymnasium as a [...]

By Cyanne Ito c.ito@trojantimes.org With the prevalent issue of global warming, many people are looking to “go green” and become more environmentally conscious. Reflecting this change in mindset, a new course is being offered at MHS next year, Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science. “I want to learn more about the environment because a lot of [...]

By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org Representatives from various colleges visited the MHS campus from Jan. 23 to 27 for the second annual College Awareness Week. A total of 15 colleges from all over Hawaii and certain parts of the mainland came to recruit students. Much like a college fair, students could start the application process or [...]

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. [...]

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, [...]

By Jenny Park j.park@trojantimes.org After much planning and thought from the committee, Winterball will take place on Friday, Dec. 15 at the Pacific Beach Hotel. This year’s theme is “Dancing in a Snowglobe,” a theme that the committee agreed would be different from other years. “I hope it’s even better than the years before … [...]

By Nathan Park n.park@trojantimes.org The Trojan Marching Band made its mark publicly on Dec. 3 when they marched in the Annual Mililani Christmas Parade. Festive melodies and drum rolls echoed in the streets as the marching band led the parade from the Town Center, through Meheula Pkwy., down Kuahelani Ave. to the Mililani Shopping Center. “I [...]

By Caitlin Kelly c.kelly@trojantimes.org From a job in retail to one in education, Student Activities Coordinator (SAC) Gail Nishimura has always been ready to take on life’s next adventure. After working for the state of Hawaii for 25 years, 14 of which were at MHS, she will embark on yet another journey in her retirement, [...]

By Caitlin Kelly c.kelly@trojantimes.org Records are made to be broken, and that was exactly the case with MHS’ 2010-2011 Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology class. Of the 136 students who took the course, 130d received at least a three on the AP exam, for a total of 96 percent of students with a passing score. “Now [...]

By Shan Yonamine s.yonamine@trojatimes.org   Thirty-eight MHS students entered the Quest for Success career fair not knowing what to expect but left with a wealth of knowledge on college and career pathways. The event was put on by the Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise at the Trinity Lutheran Church, on Nov. 16. “Quest for Success [...]