Established 1883 Principal Daniel Hamada Phone +1 855-839-0787 | School district Hawaii School District Grades 9–12 Founded 1883 | |
School type Public, Comprehensive high school Oversight Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Schools Address 4695 Mailihuna Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746, USA District Hawai'i Department of Education Athletics conference Kauai Interscholastic Federation |
Kapaa High School is a public high school in Kapaa, Hawaii on the island of Kauai.
Contents
- Kapaa high school graduation 2016
- History
- Campus
- Mascots and School Pride
- Sports
- Clubs
- Student council
- Music Department
- References
Kapaa high school graduation 2016
History
Established in 1883 under the reign of King David Kalakaua, the school was first built directly above Kealia River and then moved up the hill to where it currently stands on Mailihuna Hill. In 1938, the school was officially declared a Junior High School and graduated its first 66 twelfth-grade students in 1946.
In 1997, the school was split due to the growing population. In addition to the expansion of the Kapaa schools such as Kapaa Elementary School, supporting K through 5th grade, Kapaa Middle School was newly created only a few miles away and was planned for grades 6, 7, and 8th. Kapaa High School and Intermediate had been serving grades 7 through 12. With the break off, the school became only 9th through 12th grade and renamed simply Kapaa High School.
In 2004, Kapaa High School decided, given the success of Kapaa Middle School's uniform dress code, that it would also implement its own uniforms. A line of green and white shirts, jackets and sweaters were designed to help create unity and safety at the school.
Campus
The campus boasts the stainless steel sculpture Hukilau by Wayne Zebzda and the mixed media sculpture Seven Pillars of Wisdom by Carol Kouchi Yotsuda.
Mascots and School Pride
Kapaa High School is home to one of the original Warriors mascot in Hawaii. The school sported the colors of green and white, which is reflected in the campus buildings, art, uniforms, and banners. Very much like in the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the terms "Warrior Pride" and "We Believe in Our Warriors" have been some of the common catch phrases.
On top of the school mascots each class picks its own mascot to represent their particular incoming year. For example, the mascot for the class of 2002 was the seal, class of 2003 was the dragon, 2004 was the "honu" or turtle, 2005 was the tiger, 2006 was the turtle, and 2007 was the "mo'o" or gecko . These mascots were often the main symbols in the class banners for assemblies and class competitions.
Sports
Fall Season:
– Varsity Boys & Girls Air Riflery
– Varsity Boys & Girls Bowling
– Varsity Boys & Girls Cross-Country
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Co-Ed Football
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Girls Volleyball
Winter Season:
– Varsity Girls Softball
– Varsity Boys & Girls Swimming
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Boys Basketball
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Boys & Girls Paddling
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Boys & Girls Soccer
Spring Season:
– Varsity Boys Baseball
– Varsity Boys & Girls Golf
– Varsity Boys & Girls Tennis
– Varsity Boys & Girls Track & Field
– Junior Varsity & Varsity Girls Basketball _ Junior Varsity & Varsity Boys Volleyball
Clubs
Student council
Associated Student Body:
– President
– 1st Vice-President
– 2nd Vice-President
– Recording Secretary
– Corresponding Secretary
– Treasurer
– Historian
– Head Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Hawaii State Student Council Representative
– Sound Technicians
Kauai District Student Council:
– President
– Vice-President
– Secretary/Treasurer
– Head Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Hawaii State Student Council Representative
– Senior Class Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Junior Class Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Sophomore Class Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Freshman Class Kauai District Student Council Representative
Senior Class Council:
– President
– Vice-President
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Student County Council Representative
– Parent Teacher Student Association Representative
– Class Representative
Junior Class Council:
– President
– Vice-President
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Student County Council Representative
– Parent Teacher Student Association Representative
– Class Representative
Sophomore Class Council:
– President
– Vice-President
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Student County Council Representative
– Parent Teacher Student Association Representative
– Class Representative
Freshman Class Council:
– President
– Vice-President
– Secretary
– Treasurer
– Kauai District Student Council Representative
– Student County Council Representative
– Parent Teacher Student Association Representative
– Class Representative
Advisor: Harriet Watanabe
Music Department
Instrumental Program: Concert Band, Marching Band, Drum Line, Swing Band, Dance Band, Percussion Ensemble, Piano
Vocal Program: Choir, Show Choir, Color Guard, Dance Band
Pacific Music Program: Polynesian Music, Polynesian Dance
Clubs: Tri-M Music Honor Society (MENC), Electronic Music
Music Director: Catherine Paleka