MHS Pinion

05/24/2026

05/22/2026

📝 - Keilana Yandall

05/13/2026

Dianne Boons’ presence in the newsroom left a lasting imprint—not just on the stories she edited, but on the students who learned to write and think under her guidance.

Born Aug. 9, 1939, she peacefully passed away on March 22, 2026, at 86. A longtime Honolulu resident, she became involved with McKinley in 2022 after supporting the band program, later joining the School Community Council and volunteering weekly with The Pinion. In the newsroom, she reviewed drafts, discussed ethics and strengthened clarity and structure, drawing on her years as a reporter in New York and Colorado and her later work teaching business communication at Hawai‘i Pacific University.

“She was our biggest cheerleader,” Pinion adviser Cindy Reves said. “She was always leaving little messages of encouragement.”

A private celebration of life will be held in the fall. Read her full memoriam at mhspinion.com.

04/26/2026

Congrats to Cheska Orias. See her winning editorial cartoon here: https://view.genially.com/68b91cc14d9cfdc2e31c9652. The judges said “Cheska’s cartoon is effective because it communicates a clear message, engages with a timely debate, highlights the human side of creativity and supports fellow artists. Their interactive element is outstanding and not gimmicky, but serves a clear purpose.”

04/22/2026

Visit our website to see the award-winning work.
https://mhspinion.com/celebrating-journalism/2026/04/21/2026-hawaii-high-school-journalism-award/

04/12/2026

Senior Night is almost here! Come out and support our Tigers as we celebrate our senior softball players and all they’ve given to the program. 🐯🥎
Check the flyer for all the details—we’ll see you there!
📝- Kena Anien 📸- Janderella Santos

04/11/2026

On April 13 the McKinley boys volleyball will be having their senior night game against Kapolei high school , make sure to come out and cheer on our tigers against the hurricanes. Pink out !!! Wear pink to support our boys volleyball team on their senior night . Come one and all and make sure to bring you cheering game !!! GOO TIGERS 🐯

03/15/2026

In the days leading up to the Tiger Rally assembly on Friday, Mar. 6, grade levels faced off in volleyball competition on the main field Wednesday and Thursday, building excitement and spirit across campus.

On Wednesday, the Sophomores came out victorious against the Seniors and the Juniors emerged victorious against the Freshmen. Thursday was the championship game between the Juniors and Sophomores where the Juniors got 1st place and Sophomores came in 2nd. The Seniors beat the Freshmen coming in 3rd place and Freshmen got 4th. What a great event to get students out supporting their grade levels in a friendly class competition! 🏐🐯
📝Rose Ganotisi 📸 :Cheska Orias

03/02/2026

On February 23 - 28 , McKinley high school had their first Hawaiian language month spirt week .
Monday - Palaka Day
Wednesday - lei Day
Thursday - Hoaloha Day
Friday - Aloha Friday
These were the spirit week days , Mahalo to everyone who had participated by dressing up and showing the aloha they have for the family and friends .
📝📸- Kena Anien