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Students and teachers alike awarded at State NHD competition

Students and teachers alike awarded at State NHD competition

By Ramil Lorenzo Gonzalez r.gonzalez@trojantimes.org The 2012 Hawaii State National History Day (NHD) competition held on April 14 at Windward Community College let MHS students brandish their months’ worth of historical research. Eight students from MHS and their five projects placed in their categories, with nine students and their four projects moving on to the [...]

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‘STEM’ming from excellence MHS earns first place award

‘STEM’ming from excellence MHS earns first place award

By Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org A year’s worth of hard work paid off for both teachers and students who took part in any science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) activities, as MHS was awarded first place and the title of High School State champions in this field during STEM week. Fourteen Hawaii middle and high schools [...]

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Class of 2012 prepares for graduation at Aloha Stadium

Class of 2012 prepares for graduation at Aloha Stadium

 By Reagan Paz r.paz@trojantimes.org MHS will bid farewell to the class of 2012 at their graduation on the evening of May 13. Graduation will be held at the traditional Aloha Stadium rather than the Stan Sheriff Center this year, unlike the past two years, which will present fewer obstacles for the committee and attendees. “We’re [...]

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Playing a Roman rhapsody: Music students get a taste of Italian culture

Playing a Roman rhapsody: Music students get a taste of Italian culture

By Cyanne Ito c.ito@trojantimes.org Taking a trip to a place as far away as Italy is a dream for many. That dream was made into a reality for students in MHSí music programs, who got the opportunity to experience the rich culture and history of Florence, Rome and Venice from March 8 to 16. “It [...]

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Students take ‘ACTion’ through testing grant

Students take ‘ACTion’ through testing grant

By Caitlin Kelly c.kelly@trojantimes.org MHS juniors were given a head start in the college admissions process on March 20 through free ACT testing offered on campus during school hours. This was made possible by a grant from the District Choice State Testing Program, which is a part of the Central District Office. “The students were [...]

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Joining the ranks: new JROTC course comes to MHS

Joining the ranks: new JROTC course comes to MHS

By Nathan Park n.park@trojantimes.org Students will be joining the ranks as the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) course is coming to MHS next year. In previous years, students had to attend programs held at other schools in order to be a part of JROTC, but now they will be able to take it at [...]

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Building and Constructing class puts finishing touches on golf cart shed

Building and Constructing class puts finishing touches on golf cart shed

Jessica Fontenot j.fontenot@trojantimes.org After seeing Building and Construction students start to lay down the foundation for the new golf cart garage in November of last year, many students have been anticipating the finished product. The shed is expected to be done within the week of April 2 through the 6, in order to benefit both [...]

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