Ka Leo O Ke Koa
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The voice of the Warrior
The online student news source of Waiakea High School
March, 2024
WASC Accreditation
Honoring the Tradition of Prince Kuhio Day
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A History of St. Patrick's Day
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A Brief History of Easter
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Sports Updates
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WASC Student Script
In preparation for the WASC Visiting Committee & future visitors (NCAC, visiting high schools, etc) students need to be prepared to greet and interact with adults on our campus. As a Model Academy High School, students should include their academy and career pathway as they introduce themselves. They might also want to be prepared to answer why they chose their respective academy.
Self-Introduction Exercise
My name is First Name Last Name
I am a
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
In the
Academy of Industry & Technology
Business Pathway
Automotive Pathway
Construction Pathway
Engineering Pathway
Arts & Communication Academy
Computer Science & Programming Pathway
Creative Media Pathway
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Health Services Academy
Nursing & Medical Pathway
Emergency Medical Services Pathway
Public Services Academy
Education & Human Services Pathway
Legal & Protective Services Pathway
Environmental Systems Pathway
EXAMPLE:
Hi! My name is Adrian De Mello and I am a Sophomore in the Public Services Academy, Education & Human Services Pathway. I chose PSA because I would like to teach high school Chemistry & one day become an administrator.
The Origins of Valentine's Day ❤️💝
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The Fourteenth of February is a holiday both well loved and well hated. Many people celebrate Valentine’s Day exchanging gifts, candy, and flowers between loved ones, but who even is Valentine? And why do they have a day named after them that revolves around the people we love? If you asked someone, chances are they wouldn’t know.
The origins of Valentine’s Day dates back to the 3rd century, yet it only began to be celebrated as we know it, in the 14th century. It wasn’t always a holiday to celebrate romance and love, its roots began in ancient Roman and Christian traditions. Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Christian martyr who lived in the third century AD, according to belief. According to the legend, Saint Valentine disregarded Emperor Claudius II's commands by secretly performing marriages for young lovers. Claudius forbade young men from getting married because he thought unmarried men were stronger soldiers. Saint Valentine continued to carry on the secret weddings. After the discovery of his actions, he was put in prison and executed on February 14th, around 270 AD. It is believed that he sent a farewell letter to the jailer's daughter, with whom he had become friends, before his death. He signed it "From Your Valentine," a phrase that has come to represent the celebration even today.
According to a different idea, Valentine's Day might have its roots in the ancient Roman festival , Lupercalia that celebrated fertility and matchmaking. On February 15th, the Roman god of agriculture, Faunus, and the founding fathers of Rome, Romulus and Remus, were honored during Lupercalia. Young men and women would be partnered at the festival for the duration of the event, and sometimes longer. There are similarities between the ancient tradition of matchmaking and modern Valentine's Day practices.
Over time, February 14th was associated with expressing love and affection. Geoffrey Chaucer's poetry in the 14th century helped popularize the idea of romantic love on this day. Today, it's celebrated with the exchange of cards, gifts, and gestures of affection, symbolizing love in its various forms.
VALENTINE'S DAY INTERVIEWS WITH OUR WARRIORS
Isaiah Knoblauch
I enjoy seeing the drama unfold on the couples while I sit back and watch.
Maria Colobong
I liked the activities and seeing all the flowers and gifts everyone got.
Tinei Soi
What I like best about valentines day is seeing the love in the air and spending the day with family and friends.
Alyzus Amay
What I like best about valentines day is that you get to spend time with your lover.
Waiakea Warriors Win
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Jan 31, the Waiakea Warriors scored a decisive 2 - 1 victory (both scored by Big Bird, Aziah Nelson) against Kealakehe's Waveriders, making them the BIIF Champions.
Interviews With Coby Okutsu
Coby Okutsu:
What motivates you as a soccer player?
I love the satisfaction of winning with my team, and proving everyone wrong.
Which soccer player inspires you the most?
I like Matthijs de Ligt, his passion for his team and winning really inspires me.
Do you plan on pursuing soccer professionally?
Definitely.
Do you think that soccer is more hard work, or natural talent?
I think that hard work matters more in the end because with hard work you can always surpass natural talent.