Waipahu High School

Infobox Secondary school
name = Waipahu High School

city = Waipahu
state = Hawaii
country = USA
established = 1938
campus = Urban
type = Public secondary
affiliation =
students =
grades = 9-12
district = Hawaiokinai State Department of Education, Leeward District
accreditation = Western Association of Schools and Colleges
mascot = Marauders
colors = color box|#000080 Navy Blue
color box|#FFD700 Gold
yearbook = Ka Mea Ohi (The Harvester)
newspaper = The Cane Tassel
free_label_4=Division (HHSAA)
free_4= Division I (all sports except football), Division II (football)
free_label_1 = Military
free_1 = Army JROTC
free_label_2 = Vision
free_2 = "Waipahu High School's vision is to establish a comprehensive educational program that truly reflects the varied needs of all our students."
free_label_3 = Distinctions
free_3 = First Official High School in Leeward District
free_label_4 = Division (HHSAA)
free_4 = Division I (all sports except football), Division II (football)
website = [http://www.waipahuhigh.k12.hi.us/index.htm www.waipahuhigh.k12.hi.us]

Waipahu High School, or WHS, is located at 94-1211 Farrington Highway in Waipahu on the island of Ookinaahu in the state of Hawaiokinai. Waipahu High School was founded in 1938 under the Session Laws of 1937 and Act 191 of 1938. The purpose of the school was to give students in okinaAiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, okinaEwa, Nānākuli, and Waiokinaanae better educational opportunities.The first graduates of Waipahu High School were from the class of 1941. Mr. Clarence B. Dyson became principal in 1942. Mrs. Patricia Pedersen is currently the principal of the school.

Traditions

* Arthur Awards: To many, Arthur Award Competition is the high point of the year. It promotes school unity and spirit among the students of Waipahu High School through interclass competition during Homecoming Week. Arthur Competition consists of the Arthur Award Rally, Tug-of-War, Blue/Gold Day, and Alma Mater competition.

* Cane Knife: This is a traditional football rivalry between Waipahu and Campbell High School. With Campbell High School's football program's promotion from Division II to Division I, this game has not been played since 2005.

* Career Day: The primary purpose of Career Day is to introduce students to the many vocational opportunities available in the world today. This is done through presentation, speakers and off-campus visits. Career Day is scheduled at varying times during the school year.

* May Day: Traditionally held in late April or early May, May Day involves the election of a Samoan and ethnic court made up of Waipahu High students and includes Polynesian cultural dances. May Day is held during even-numbered years alternating with May Fair.

* May Fair: The "Celebration of Life" has been held at Waipahu High since 1970 and is held on odd-numbered years. This is a day of entertainment, assemblies, and trade fairs. School recognized clubs are invited to open booths and most do. Various school approved ethnic clubs participate in May Fair through cultural presentations, demonstrations, as well as kissing booths. Items sold range from teri chicken plates to personalized name tags.

* New Year's Ball: Scheduled during the winter season, this dance is open to all interested Waipahu High students. It is non-floral, informal attire, originally intended to provide an economical social gathering.

ports

Waipahu High School fields teams in the following sports:

WHS competes in the OIA Western Division. Waipahu also competes in HHSAA Division II competition, except for the sports without divisional affiliation. [Those sports are air riflery, bowling, cross country, judo, paddling, tennis, track, golf, and wrestling.]

Clubs and Organizations

1)Academy of Finance
2)Ballroom Dance Club
3)Band
4)Cane Tassel
5)Club Med
6)DECA
7)Drama Club
8)Engineer's Club
9)FCCLA
10)Ka Mea Ohi
11)Key Club
12)Leo Club
13)Math Team
14)Peacemakers Club
15)Polynesian Club
16)National Honor Society
17)Red Cross Club
18)SOAR
19)Student Government
20)Student Council
21)Youth for Safety

Alma Mater

Midst the waving tassles,
stands Waipahu High.
Breezes from the mountains
sweep across the skies.
Let us pledge our love to
Alma Mater.

Keep the precepts
without fail.
In loving praise,
our voices raise:
WAIPAHU, our high school,
Our Alma Mater hail.

ALL HAIL WAIPAHU!
HAIL WAIPAHU!
HAIL! X3

Mascot

The "Marauder", the school mascot, originally referred to a B-26 Marauder bomber that crashed on campus during World War II. Today, the mascot refers to a pirate.cite book
last = Sigall
first = Bob
title = The Companies We Keep: Amazing Storiees about 450 of Hawaii's Best Known Companies
publisher = Small Business Hawaii
date = 2004
location =
pages =
isbn = 0972450408]

References

External links

* [http://www.waipahuhigh.k12.hi.us/index.htm Official Waipahu High School Website]
* [http://www.whs77.info Waipahu Class of '77 website]
* [http://waipahuhigh64.com/ Waipahu Class of '64 website]