WAIPAHU HIGH SCHOOL

'Waipahu High School', or 'WHS', is located at 94-1211 Farrington Highway in Waipahu on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. 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 Aiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, Ewa, Nānākuli, and Waianae 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.

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Traditions

Sports

Trivia

External links

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 Schools. 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:

Air riflery	Basketball	Bowling	Cross Country	Football (boys only)
Judo	Paddling	Pep Squad	Soccer	Softball (girls only)
Tennis	Golf	Track & Field	Volleyball	Wrestling

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.]

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.

External links

★ Official Waipahu High School Website

★ Waipahu Class of '77 website