Waimea High School - Ka Menehune Yearbook (Waimea, HI)

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School Council in Action Lto Rg Top Row: President, Kenneth Ibarag Vice-president, Kay Tamaribuchi. Bottom Row: Secretary, Helen GurtizagTreasurer, Richard Yamamotog Advisor, Mr. Hirano.

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I Pl 'ia Ie zz I-Ja Ianni! ORGANIZATIONS The great number of organizations that WHS has to offer to its students differs in nature to satisfy the interests and needs of all students registered in the various courses. Each organization is headed by a capable chairman and an efficient ad- visor. . The SCHOOL COUNCIL consisting of representatives of each committee, organization, and class meets on the second Monday of each month to discuss important matters that concern the student body. The SCHOOL COURT administers justice, and promotes proper respect for law and order among the students of the campus. Any student who abuses the rules of the WHS Constitution and By -laws is arrested and tried before this court which determines his guilt and provides proper punishment. The NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY has for its members those students who have maintained an average grade of B in their studies. Besides being outstanding scholars, the members must be of sane character and able leadership, The CAMPUS POLICE OFFICERS follow a schedule of duty in the mornings, at lunch periods, and during assemblies to conrroltraffic, noise and disorder on the campus. A unit of this departmentis the IUNIORPOLICE OFFICERS who direct traf- fic for the safety of students going to and from school every morning and afternoon along the highways in the vicinity of the school. The WAIMEA CHAPTER of the FUTURE HOMEMAKERS of AMERICA is an organization of girls whose purpose is to pro- mote creative achievement and to emphasize the beauty of a wholesome life. The HANS P. FAYE CHAPTER 36 of the FUTURE FARMERS of AMERICA consists of '78 members interested in develop- ing agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. ' The CHORUS and BAND provide appropriate music for student assemblies held throughout the year. The band especial- ly, has gained island-wide attention for its support of WHS athletic teams during the football season. Every other week the newswriting class published the CANYON ECHO, for the Waimea High student body while the year- book class publishes annually, KA MENEHUNE, the school's yearbook. Both the CANYON ECHO and KA MENEHUNE have received national recognition for outstanding accomplishments. The FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS of AMERICA, is organized by students interested in business administration. These organizations help the students today to build a better tomorrow for themselves as they put into actual practice the things they learn in the classroom, realizing fully that Knowledge Is Power .

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Dear Fellow Students, A glance through the table of evems for this past year unveils the shining success that we have achieved in our activi- ties. We have obtained this success only through the tireless effort and fine cooperation of you, the students. Our many tnanks also go to me admirfis::ation for its guidance and support in helping us to prepare for the future. We who are leaving have reached the end of a period in our lives---a challenging future awaits us. Let us use wisely the valuable knowledge and experience we have gained to meet the future with courage and determination. To those re- maining: the coming years will present many problems and responsibilities. Attack your problems, and assume your res- ponsibilities with diligence and intelligence. Our theme, Knowledge is Power , is an indisputable fact, but unless this power is used properly and for the better- ment of mankind, we cannot hope to progress. Let us pledge to use our knowledge well. As student body president, I wish to extend my sincerest thanks to the members of the student body and to the student council for their cooperation and devotion to the task of making this year a most successful one. Sincerely, SiSUed l' Kenneth Ibara 4 L to Rg Row 1: Alan Barcarse, Hazel Sakai, Alice Agena, Mae Arakaki, Carolyn Sokugawa, Rosaline Almondia Mildred Okumoto, Esther Kudaishi, Gerald Nishimorig Row 2: Maurice Arriesgado, Lily Luna, Rosita Corpuz, Frances Fbjii, May Shibao, Maizie Sakata, Lillian Okada, Barbara Bulatao, Jean Kojiri, Gabriel Ulandayg Row 3: Lester Kakuda Andy Nii Clarence Arakaki, Shuko Yoshikami E 1 U W'lLi ' ' ' - , - - ' Jose Bulatao, , ns ey eno, 1 am Honjiyo, Stanley Sasaki, Francis Torigoe, Hirou Yoshimitsu, 47