Kauai High School
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Kauai High School 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 12th grades. It was the first 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.
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 eight grade. 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 affordable 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, 29 entered. Last fall, 64 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 180.
, the resin relief mural The Struggle by Joseph Hadley, the ceramic fountain Ka Hoo Mau by Wayne Miyata, and the mixed media sculpture Kauai Ola by Ken Shutt
.
team finished second in the National High School Mock Trial Championship
, held in Charlotte, North Carolina
.
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 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.
A candidate's vote totals determine which island he/she represents; the larger island is represented by the candidate with the most votes.
Kauai
Kauai or Kauai, known as Tauai in the ancient Kaua'i dialect, is geologically the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. With an area of , it is the fourth largest of the main islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, and the 21st largest island in the United States. Known also as the "Garden Isle",...
, which is also known as the Garden Isle
Garden Isle
Garden Isle is a 1973 short film which was the first short film made using the Omnimax or IMAX cinematographic process. It was directed by Roger Tilton....
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Kauai High School serves students from ninth through 12th grades. It was the first 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.
History
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 eight grade. 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 affordable 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, 29 entered. Last fall, 64 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 180.
Campus
The campus boasts the bronze sculpture Reflections by Bumpei AkajiBumpei Akaji
Bumpei Akaji was an American sculptor. He was born in Lawai, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai in 1921. In 1943 he joined the United States Army and was sent to Italy with the 100th Battalion of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. He was inspired by the artwork in Florence and received a discharge...
, the resin relief mural The Struggle by Joseph Hadley, the ceramic fountain Ka Hoo Mau by Wayne Miyata, and the mixed media sculpture Kauai Ola by Ken Shutt
Ken Shutt
Ken Shutt is an American sculptor and watercolorist who was born in Long Beach, California. He moved to Hawaii in 1963 and lived there until 1995, when he returned to California in 1995....
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Vision
The campus is a red dirt-stained campus, and traditional style classes. It emphasizes a student-centered educational program that nurtures students and recognizes that students have different interests, cultures/religions and learning rates.Alma mater
Here besides Pacific Waters
On our fair Kauai
Stands our school amidst the ironwoods
and the canefields high
Kauai High School we'll be loyal
Let your praises sing
Hail to thee, Oh Kauai High School
Loud your praises ring
Many hours of play and study
In our glad school days,
Memories shall twine around us
Lovingly always
Kauai High School we'll be loyal
Let your praises sing
Hail to thee, Oh Kauai High School
Loud your praises ring
Sports
The Kauai Red Raiders competes in the following sports:| Boys Sports | Girls Sports |
| Air Riflery | Air Riflery |
| Basketball | Basketball |
| Bowling | Bowling |
| Baseball | Canoe Paddling |
| Canoe Paddling | Cross Country |
| Cross Country | Golf |
| Football | Soccer |
| Golf | Softball |
| Soccer | Swimming |
| Swimming | Tennis |
| Tennis | Track and Field |
| Track and Field | Volleyball |
| Volleyball |
HHSAA Championships
- 2011 Baseball (Division II)
- 2009 Softball (Division II)
- 2008 Baseball (Division II)
- 2005 Boys Golf
- 2004 Girls and Boys Golf
- 2001 Girls Golf
- 1995 Boys Bowling
- 1989 Boys Golf
- 1981 Boys Bowling
- 1979 Boys Golf
- 1978 Boys Bowling
- 1958 Girls Tennis
Mock trial
In 2005, the school's mock trialMock trial
A Mock Trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or...
team finished second in the National High School Mock Trial Championship
National High School Mock Trial Championship
The National High School Mock Trial Championship is an American nationwide competition of high school mock trial teams. The competition debuted in 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa, with teams representing Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Wisconsin....
, held in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
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Clubs
- Key Club is supported through the Kauai Kiwanis Organization. The Club provides school and community service through various activities (e.g. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, tutoring, Key Kids, and highway and beach cleanup). A convention is held every February, where the various Key Clubs across the state of Hawaii come together to learn, bond, and participate in various service projects. The Kauai High School Key Club is also internationally recognized as a Diamond Distinguished Key Club, out of over 5,000 Key Clubs Worldwide less than 100 are given this prestigious award.
- Leo Club is sponsored by the Kaua'i's Lions Club. The club's name is based on the acronym of their motto, "Leadership, Experience and Opportunity". Student members are provided with the chance to contribute and serve their community. Activities generally include participation and assistance in local events on Kauai (e.g. Zonta's Eat Dessert First, Kauai Keiki Story Festival, Easter Seals)
- Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) is a part of the National Academy Foundation. It provides students with the opportunity to learn and explore careers in the tourism and hospitality industry through its classes, activities and internships.
- Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) provides career opportunities in health care, to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all interested students.
- National Honor Society is a select group of sophomores, juniors, and seniors that are chosen by an anonymousAnonymityAnonymity is derived from the Greek word ἀνωνυμία, anonymia, meaning "without a name" or "namelessness". In colloquial use, anonymity typically refers to the state of an individual's personal identity, or personally identifiable information, being publicly unknown.There are many reasons why a...
group of teachers. - Academy of Health is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in the health service industry such as nurses, surgeons, and doctors.
- Nature Club dedicates its time to exploring, preserving and protecting Earth's environment. The club participates in various hikes, clean-ups, and beautification projects.
- Yearbook (Ke Kuhiau) is a group of students and parents come together every year to create the school's annual that captures all of the events that took place throughout the school year.
- Newspaper Editors (Making Waves) provides a safe refuge for individuals studying journalism, and creating newspapers and editorials.
- Japanese Club provides school and community service through various activities in an effort to help preserve the Japanese culture.
- Skills USA provides careers in repair of automobiles. The club raises funds to earn money to go on its yearly trip to compete with other Skills USA clubs around the country.
- Band consists of "Jazz Raiderz", percussion, concert bandConcert bandA concert band, also called wind band, symphonic band, symphonic winds, wind orchestra, wind symphony, wind ensemble, or symphonic wind ensemble, is a performing ensemble consisting of several members of the woodwind instrument family, brass instrument family, and percussion instrument family.A...
, symphonic band, wind ensemble, and ukuleleUkuleleThe ukulele, ; from ; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings....
. - Power Lunch is a student-led gathering held at the end of every week. Students are provided with an opportunity to hear words of encouragement from the Bible spoken by fellow students and other speakers. Students are also provided with food generously donated and bought by various churches on Kaua'i.
- Dance Club provides various activities that allow each club member to express their creativity through the art of dance. The club performs during school assemblies and sports events.
Popularity contests
The Kauai High School Student Government sponsors and hosts popularity contests throughout the school year (Homecoming, Winter Assembly and 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 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.
- Senior class represents the Big Island and Maui
- Junior class represents O'ahu and Kaua'i
- Sophomore Class represents Moloka'i and Lana'i
- 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.
Further reading
- Kauai High School Alumni Directory 2002, William McCluskey, Principal (1918–1921).