Kauai High School
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| Kauai High School | |
| Address | |
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| 3577 Lala Road Lihue, Hawaii 96766 |
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| Information | |
| School district | Hawaii School District |
| Oversight | Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools |
| Principal | Linda L.T. Smith |
| Assistant Principals | Penny Vess, Paul Zina |
| Staff | 62 faculty |
| Enrollment |
1217 (2006-07) |
| Grade 9 | 383 |
| Grade 10 | 320 |
| Grade 11 | 266 |
| Grade 12 | 248 |
| School type | Public Comprehensive high school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Lihue, Hawaii |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Mascot | Chicken Hawk |
| Team name | Red Raiders |
| Color(s) | Red, White, & Black |
| Established | September 14, 1914 |
| Communities served | Lihue, Koloa, Kalaheo, Hanamaulu |
| Feeder schools | Hawaii School District |
| Homepage | http://teacherweb.com/HI/Kauaihigh/Raiders/h1.stm |
Kauai High School (nicknamed Red Raiders) is a public high school located in Lihue, Hawaii. It is named after the island Kauai, which is also known as the Garden Isle.
Kauai High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grades. It was the first (official) public high school on the island of Kauai. It began operating in 1914 and graduated its first class, consisting of one out of seven students, in 1919. Since then, the school has grown each year with an increasing number of students.
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[edit] History
On April 30, 1913, the Governor of the Territory of Hawaii signed into law Act 160 to establish Kauai High School. The courthouse was located on a four-acre parcel atop hill often referred to as "Ke Kuhiau." which translates as "high point." The area was once the site of "Ke Kuhiau," one of three heiaus located near Kalapaki Bay. On September 14, 1914, Kauai High School opened its doors in the renovated courthouse as the fifth high school of the Territory of Hawaii and the first high school on the island of Kauai.
Kauai High School was founded in 1914. The removal to Lihue of the county offices from the old site above Nawiliwili left vacant the buildings in which had been carried on for so long the administrative and judicial activities of the island. The old lawn, comprising an area of three and two-tenths acre, so well favored, and commanding an unsurpassed view of Kauai's mountain crescent and Nawiliwili Bay, had witnessed many a concourse of island people in the performance of their civic duties. It might be said that the life here had always constituted the higher education of the island. For a High School no more fitting location, scenically or traditionally, could have been selected.
The securing of this site and plant for High School purposes was brought about mainly by the efforts of the parents who had been supporting the private school in the yard of the Lihue Union Church. The High School was organized as a public institution. This made it available for all eligible students throughout the county. In addition the old private school was affiliated with the High School and partly maintained by tuition fees paid by those who attended: hence the name, Kauai High and Grammar School. This organization has remained unchanged.
At that time Elementary education in the upper grades was just beginning on a large scale. There were very few graduates from the Eighth Grades. The great rush to the High School from the outlying districts that has taken place just recently was then wholly unforeseen, and is a situation that has made the administration of the institution a difficult one, due mainly to the lack of housing facilities. If proper dormitory accommodations were provided Kauai could have a High School second to none in the Territory, so far as opportunity for the student is concerned.
Kauai High School was opened in September, 1914, just a little over a month after the outbreak of World War I. There were seven in attendance that year. Only one of these remained to graduate. The next year seven more entered. For each of the following three years about twice that number came in. Waimea School was the chief contributor of trained beginners. In 1919 twenty-nine entered. Last fall sixty-four entered from the schools of the island and eight from the upper classes in High Schools in Honolulu. The increase of enrollment this year over that of last year is one hundred ten percent. Judging from the applications that are coming in for next year there is every reason to expect an attendance of one hundred eighty.
[edit] Alma Mater
Here beside Pacific waters
On our fair Kauai
Stands our school
Amidst the ironwoods
And the cane fields high.
CHORUS:
Kauai High School, we'll be loyal; Let your praises sing.
Hail to thee, O Kauai High School, loud your praises sing.
Many Hours of play and study
In our glad school days,
memories shall twine around us,
Lovingly always.
CHORUS:
Kauai High School, we'll be loyal; Let your praises sing.
Hail to thee, O Kauai High School, loud your praises sing.
[edit] Vision
Kauai High School believes that schools are established for students as a place to develop academically, aesthetically, physically, and socially. It emphasizes a student-centered educational program that treats students as individuals and recognizes that students have different interests, abilities and learning styles, and that they learn at different rates.
[edit] Graduation requirements
In Hawaii graduation from high school for students in the regular program requires that students complete a total of 22 credits. Beginning with the class of 2010, students must earn 24 credits for a diploma. The BOE Recognition Diploma is awarded to students with grade point averages of 2.0 and above who successfully complete additional required coursework. To students who meet the requirements, the BOE recognition diploma is awarded.
[edit] Bell Schedule
MONDAY - MATH MONDAY
8:30 am - Warning Bell
8:33-8:36 - Announcements
8:36-8:51 - Math Monday Session
8:51-10:15 - Period 1/Period 4
10:15-10:27 - Recess
10:32-11:56 - Period 2/Period 5
11:56-12:31 - Lunch
12:31-2:00 - Period 3/Period 6
2:00-2:45pm - Teacher Preparation
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
8:30 am - Warning Bell
8:33-10:03 - Period 1/Period 4
10:03-10:14 - Recess/Free Period
10:19-11:49 - Period 2/Period 5
11:49-12:25 - Lunch
12:30-2:00 - Period 3/Period 6
2:00-2:45pm - Teacher Preparation
WEDNESDAY
8:25 am - Warning Bell
8:28- 9:43 - Period 1/Period 4
9:43-9:52 - Recess/Free Period
9:57-11:12 - Period 2/Period 5
11:12-12:00 - Lunch
12:05-1:20 - Period 3/Period 6
1:20-2:45pm - Teacher Preparation
THURSDAY - Sustained Silent Reading (SSR)
8:30 - Warning Bell
8:33-9:05 - Silent Sustained Reading
9:05-10:25 - Period 1/Period 4
10:25-10:36 - Recess/Free Period
10:41-12:00 - Period 2/Period 3
12:00-12:35 - Lunch
12:40-2:00 - Period 3/Period 6
2:00-2:45pm - Teacher Preparation
[edit] Co-Curricular & Extracurricular activities
[edit] Seasonal sports
Fall Sports (August – November)
-Boys & Girls Bowling
-Boys & Girls Cross Country
-Boys & Girls Football
-Boys & Girls Riflery
-Girls Volleyball
Winter Sports (November – February)
-Boys Basketball
-Pep Squad, Competitive
-Boys & Girls Paddling
-Boys & Girls Soccer
-Boys & Girls Softball
-Boys & Girls Swimming
Spring Sports (January – May)
-Boys & Girls Baseball
-Girls Basketball
-Boys & Girls Golf
-Boys & Girls Tennis
-Boys & Girls Track
-Cheerleading – Sideline cheerleading all year
[edit] Mock trial
The school's mock trial team finished second in the National High School Mock Trial Championship, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2005.[1][2]
KHS has represented Hawaii in 11 of the 25 national competitions.
Students who have won four Hawaii Mock Trial Championships all attended Kauai High School. (Tracie Jacinto, Linda Taba, Davin Costa, Elise Martin, Taylor Finley, Kim Torigoe, Bill Wright, and Nicole Gaetjens)
Students that have won individual awards in the National High School Mock Trial Championship are: Agnes Botelho, Elise Martin, Taylor Finley, Amy Hutchinson, Bill Wright, Alexandra Sirois, Parris Zina, Nicolas Hasegawa, Amanda Savage, and Nicole Gaetjens.
[edit] Clubs
- Leo Club - Provides a variety of service projects that address all areas of the community ranging from the environment, youth and elderly care, community awareness projects, and beautification work. Nicole Gaetjens is the 2007-2008 President.
- Key Club - Provides school & community service through various activities, ie. fundraising for UNICEF, school campus & beach clean-ups, etc.; A convention is held every February, where the various Key Clubs across the state of Hawaii come together to learn & participate in various service projects. Marisa Valenciano is the 2007-2008 President.
- Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) - Provides career opportunities in tourism and hotel management. Amanda Mayer is the 2007-2008 President.
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) - Provides career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all students who are interested in any health career.
- National Honor Society - A select group of Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors that are chosen by a secret faculity council. Kevin Johnson is the Head Advisor. Members are awarded a yellow NHS stoll at their graduation ceremony.
- Academy of Health - Designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the health service industry like nurses, sergons, doctors, etc.
- Nature Club - Provides and dedicates its time to exploring, preserving and protecting Earth's own environment. Leah Tumaneng is the 2007-2008 President.
- Yearbook Editors - Every year, a group of students come together and use their talents to create unique pages that capture all the exciting events that took place throughout the school year.
- Newspaper Editors (Making Waves) - Journalism can never be silent. This club provides a career in journalism in newspapers as editorials and more.
- Japanese Club - Provides school & community service through various activities in an effort to help preserve the Japanese culture.
- Skills USA - Provides career in repair of automobiles. Also, the club fundraises to earn money to go on its yearly trip to compete with other Skills USA clubs around the nation.
- Band - This club consists of Jazz Raiderz, Percussion, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Ukulele.
- Mock Trial - Teaching students about the Judicial System, the process, and the rights afforded students under the law. Nicole Gaetjens is the 2007-2008 Captain.
- Power Lunch - Every Friday, students gather in at lunch to discuss religion and their spirituality.
- Spanish Club - Provides school & community service through various activities in an effort to help preserve the Spanish culture. Elizabeth Schiller is the 2007-2008 President.
[edit] Popularity Contests
The Kauai High School Student Government sponsors and hosts popularity contests throughout the school year (Homecoming, Winter Assembly & Ball, May Day, and Prom).
The Homecoming Court and Winter Court have five Queen Candidates that are voted by the entire student body and four Class Representatives that are elected by each grade level.
The May Day Court has a King, Queen, two Ladies in Waiting and their escorts (runners up for King and Queen), two conch blowers, and a Kahuna, which are elected by the entire student body. Each grade level elects two Class Attendants, two escorts, and two Kahili Bearers. The Senior Class represents the Big Island and Mauai, the Junior Class represents O'ahu and Kaua'i, the Sophomore Class represents Moloka'i and Lana'i, and the Freshmen Class represent Ni'ihau and Kaho'olawe. A candidate's vote totals determine which island he/she represents; the larger island is represented by the candidate with the most votes.
The Prom Court is elected at Prom. The King and Queen are voted on by all Senior and Junior attendees. The Senior Prince and Princess and Junior Prince and Princess are elected by their respective grade levels.
A girl may only be a Queen Candidate (elected by the entire Student Body) one time. A girl may only be a Class Attendant (elected by her respective grade level) once a school year and may not be a Class Attendant for the same event twice. Only Seniors are allowed to run for the King and Queen titles.
- Homecoming Court 2007
- (1st) Queen: Lauren Riley
- (2nd) Ms. Raider: Diandra Melchor
- (3rd) Ms. Victory: Brittney Pascua
- (4th) Ms. Spirit: Jamilee Jimenez
- (5th) Ms. Football: Alyssa Aquino
- Senior Class of 2008 Rep.: Elizabeth Schiller
- Junior Class of 2009 Rep.: Jori Jasper
- Sophomore Class of 2010 Rep.: Ashlee Miyashiro
- Freshmen Class of 2011 Rep.: Topaz Fernandez
- Winter Court 2007
- (1st) Queen: Mary Tausend
- (2nd) Ms. Snowflake: Lea Tumaneng
- (3rd) Ms. Tinsel: Keila Curtis
- (4th) Ms. Mistletoe: Briana Bailey
- (5th) Ms. Candycane: Courtney Wilson
- Senior Class of 2008 Rep.: Shari Souza
- Junior Class of 2009 Rep.: Casie Ford
- Sophomore Class of 2010 Rep.: Randee Layosa
- Freshmen Class of 2011 Rep.: Erin Marie Navarro
- May Day Court 2007
- (1st) King & Queen:
- (King & Queen Runner-Up) Ladies in Waiting and Escort:
- (King & Queen Runner-Up) Ladies in Waiting and Escort:
- Two Conch Blowers:
- Kahuna:
- Seniors Big Island Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Seniors Maui Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Juniors O'ahu Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Juniors Kaua'i Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Sophomores Moloka'i Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Sophomores Lana'i Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Freshmen Ni'ihau Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Freshmen Kaho'olawe Attendant, Escort, & two Kahili Bearers:
- Prom Court 2007
- King & Queen:
- Senior Prince & Princess:
- Junior Prince & Princess:
[edit] Notes
* Alumni listed in the 2002 Alumni Directory, address unconfirmed
- Alumni listed as "reported deceased" in the 2002 Alumni Directory
- Alumni listed in the Biographical Section of the 2002 Alumni Directory
[edit] References
- Kauai High School Alumni Directory 2002, William McCluskey, Principal (1918-1921).
[edit] External links
- [1] - Official site
- [2] - Kauai High School Alumni
- [3] - Website in the works
- [4] - great schools in Hawaii
- Kauai High School is at coordinates Coordinates:
