Waipahu High School

Waipahu High School
Waipahu High School
Location
	Waipahu, Hawaii; USA
Information
Type	Public secondary
Established	1938
School district	Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, Leeward District
Grades	9-12
Campus	Urban
Color(s)	Navy Blue; ; Gold
Mascot	Marauders
Accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Newspaper	The Cane Tassel
Yearbook	Ka Mea Ohi (The Harvester)
Military	Army JROTC
Vision	"Waipahu High School's vision is to establish a comprehensive educational program that truly reflects the varied needs of all our students."
Distinctions	First Official High School in Leeward District
Division (HHSAA)	Division I (all sports except football), Division II (football)
Website	www.waipahuhigh.k12.hi.us

Waipahu High School, or WHS, is located at 94-1211 Farrington Highway in Waipahu on the island of Oʻahu in the state of Hawaiʻi. 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 ʻAiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, ʻEwa, Nānākuli, and Waiʻanae 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.

Sports

Waipahu High School fields teams in the following sports:

SPORTS
SEASONS	Boys and Girls	Boys	Girls
FALL	Bowling, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Air Riflery, Soft Tennis	Football	Softball, Volleyball
WINTER	Basketball, Paddling, Soccer, Swimming, Wrestling	Baseball	Tennis
SPRING	Golf, Judo, Tennis, Track and Field	Baseball, Volleyball	Softball

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

Trivia

The name of the school mascot originally referred to a B-26 Marauder bomber that crashed on campus during World War II. The mascot has since evolved to refer to pirates.

Notable Alumni

Brian Viloria - Former WBC Flyweight Champion (Boxing)
Anya Rozova ('07) - America's Next Top Model Cycle 10, Runner-Up Jerome Williams, Class of 1999 1st round MLB draft pick (SF Giants)

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