McKinley High School 2020 Literary Magazine

Ka Hana Kaulana McKinley High School Literary Magazine 2020

LI T ER ARY MAGA ZINE 2020

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Ka Hana Kaulana, a Hawaiian translation meaning The Famous Work. This was the original title of the literary magazine of McKinley High School during the 1960s. Every year, students take time out of their busy schedules to collect writing, art and photo submissions and carefully arrange them into a literary magazine for everyone to enjoy. Through WWII and the school name to President William McKinley High, this campus adapted to the societal and political changes throughout the decades with each passing generation of students. Even today, alumni set foot on campus with warmth and pride knowing they spent their best years at this school. Even as leaders who went on to shape Hawaii, they still took their time to enjoy youth. We decided to bring back the name Ka Hana Kaulana because we wanted to nod to the past in honor of how far we have come as a literary magazine. Rediscovering our forebears' stories, it comforts us to know that though separated by generations, we are not so different as fellow Tigers. Inspired, we present our theme for this year: Nostalgia. The stories, essays, poems, photography, and artwork collected in this year’s literary magazine convey students’ thoughts and feelings at this point in their life. For nostalgic purposes, the design of this year’s cover is similar to story books one would read as a toddler, but the subject matter plays with the bittersweetness of being a teenager and growing up while

in our childhood that will shape us into who we will become in the future. written by Stephanie Trigonis and Damien Chang

Earliest Literary Magazine, Ka Hana Kaulana produced in 1962

Cheers to the Graduating Class of 2020!

Welcome Back Assembly, August 9, 2019

he time has come. The moment that piles on our shoulders, threatening to we all have been waiting for—the overwhelm us. But we will pull through. Each commencement ceremony. With the and unwavering. There is yet so much more of uncertainty and uneasiness, casting shadows to discover, countless journeys to embark on. of doubt upon the daunting future that awaits As high school becomes yet another chapter in us. We fear growing up because we fear the our long and yet-to-be written saga, let us soak unknown. As the sun sets on another school in the sun and embrace the remaining moments year—and for some, our very last—we look back of our childhood as the year nears to an end. on our memories with a certain unwillingness We proudly present to you McKinley's to let go. Wouldn't we rather savor the glory of 2020 edition of the Literary Magazine— youth instead of racing our way to adulthood? Ka Hana Kaulana: Nostalgia. In this new decade, we will reach one of many Good luck to the Class of 2020! milestones to come—glorious graduation— The Graduating Class of a New Decade and will continue on to chase our dreams. May every endeavor be worthwhile. Growing up comes with more responsibility written by Stephanie Trigonis and Damein Chang

2019

Table of Contents Class of 2023 I Want to Go to Japan by Jung Lee ...................................................................................

Class of 2022 12

Class of 2021 Self Doubt by Mariel Limos ............................................................................................. Clouds by Xinyan Zheng .................................................................................................. Identity by Karen Huynh .................................................................................................. This is Me by Angelina Kam ............................................................................................ Untitled by Gwen Edades ................................................................................................. Class of 2020 Courage by Pumehana Holmes ........................................................................................ Why I Write Poetry by Damien Chang ............................................................................ Why I Deserve an A by Jiehao Zhou ................................................................................ Teachers Mr. Jack, the Sandwich Man by Jade Louie .................................................................... Art and Photography Ferris Wheel by Damien Chang......................................................................................... Peppa by Wonton Lin ....................................................................................................... Rose by Xinyan Zheng ..................................................................................................... Ash by Irene Tanaka ......................................................................................................... At the End of the Day, Chinatown Patrol, Wild by Iain Tucker ...................................... In Bloom by Melissa K. Kamakawiwoole .......................................................................

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Ka Hana Kaulana 1962 Excerpt .....................................................................................

Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................

Advisor’s Note ..................................................................................................................

Photo taken by Melissa Kamakawiwoole

Clouds With the same burning sadness I want you to look up at the sky And miss me as the warm morning lights hits your tender skin because it’s not fair. When the night fell onto my soft plateau, I’ve only felt loss and bitter pain during the darkening hours of my tiny secluded world that got left behind. Did you catch a glimpse of the heavy weighted clouds?

Dusk by Stephanie Trigonis

Those clouds that passed through, drenched me in regret since the last time we met. When the rising sun appeared on the horizon, I knew it was over. I wasn’t to be found, And like the storm I was gone, remaining only my tear drops staining the ground. Xinyan Zheng

Self Doubt As the years pass, more weight is put on the shoulders of the student. Yet when we want to take this challenge, others doubt us.

Are you sure you want to add this to your schedule? Are you sure you want to take this class? Are you sure you can handle this? Instead of striving, self-doubt adds more weight on the shoulders of the student. Mariel Limos

T his is Me

Identity I am a dirty book who is well-worn, Who has been used by many. I’ve been places I’d rather not, And endured the stomps of others. My pages are brown and teared, From the people who select me and toss me aside. I am missing the corners of my pages, From the ones that chew me up and spit me out. My ink and words are faded, As so my scars. But I would take being a dirty, worn, brown, torn, faded book that is constantly being borrowed, Than to be a brand new book sitting on a shelf, never to be touched. tell a story which others continue to read.

Karen Huynh

Angelina Kam

Floating Around by Stephanie Trigonis

Untitled

Gwen Edades

COURAGE is the silent companion that slinks around your spine while bravery, sweet ol’ bravery is the wall one hides behind. Courage is the strong beliefs and voice that speaks them true, while bravery, sweet ol’ bravery is the actions one does do. Courage is the protector of integrity even against a friend, bravery is the defense that is acted upon in the end. Courage comes deep from the heart and takes time to travel up, while bravery ignores the rules and impulsively crashes through. Courage, stubborn courage, is often the hardest thing to grab, while bravery even false, will always give a hand. Courage is more vulnerable, it reveals your deepest truths, it cuts you open and leaves you to bleed; While bravery, sweet ol’ bravery, tells only what it needs. Courage is a transparent sheet wrapped around your skin, while bravery is what you show tattooed in a teasing grin. Courage is your darkest thoughts that hardly see the light, while bravery is the brightest star, always in the night. Pumehana Holmes

Fite Me by Stephanie Trigonis

Why I Write Poetry On summer nights I lie in bed, Heat stirring restless dreams. The wisps of sun like golden thread Linger under moonbeams. The day is much too long, it calls For care in thought and deed. But night, how quickly does it fall— To swallow life in greed. A million thoughts race through my head And of them, one to rise. To lose my hold on one, I dread Resubmerged under guise. Could any melody convey The mystery of the sea? Could any paints hope to display The streaks of dawn so free? To waft forever scent of pine The emotions still green To frame lasting sunsets in mind The tears of silvery sheen The power of a word to dare Rival beauty en masse Still I write to capture, to share Memories of blades of grass. Damien Chang Photo taken by Damien Chang

Why I Deserve An A

By Shane Eng The Chinese have to get up for school every day. They have to walk fast to school. Being Sometimes their schedule gets boring. Everyday by being early, participating in all traditions, and respecting the elderly. to school, and getting tasks done on time. Being on time is important because Chinese are fast. If one is not on time, he or she will face consequences. and discipline. Participating in the Chinese cultural traditions is another important aspect to be practiced. Traditions are observed in eating, dancing, and singing. Traditions like these are important because participating in them preserves culture. Chinese New Year is the biggest festival of the year in Chinese culture. Lion dances are part of Chinese New Year. Like most other cultures, the Chinese always practice respect towards the elderly. Respecting elders has been practiced since the start of Chinese culture and is still an important aspect of Chinese traditions today. Disrespect towards our elders is considered offensive and will result in consequences. This may destroy the reputation of the offender’s family. Citizens respect elders because they are of higher rank. Chinese culture is to be followed every day and can seem to appear tiresome. Nonetheless, Chinese culture is not like any other culture. It can be very strict in that when rules aren’t followed, consequences occur. Chinese culture places great courtesy towards one another — lest a culture respect. Finally, it is important for the Chinese to participate in all traditions. Chinese culture is very important because the author feels his culture is important.

Mr. Jack, The Sandwich Man By Jade Louie

Mr. Jack is standing with a sandwich in his hand He’s trying to remember where it goes Cause the orders came in faster Than his memory could handle That’s a secret that he hopes nobody knows. So he makes a bunch of everything And slams them on the counter Then he throws one just to let us know he’s mad So we take up what we need and we divide up all the extras While we laugh cause we don’t want to see him sad. Mr. Jack the sandwich man Worked his whole life for his kids But now they’re all grown And the money’s all gone He lives for the weekend For a chance to reconnect With news of the family And memories of home. He’s not always this jumpy But Sunday’s almost here That’s the day his daughter visits with the kids. So he dries out every weekend ‘Cause she don’t know how much he drinks

And he’s afraid she wouldn’t visit if she did. Mr. Jack the sandwich man Worked his whole life for his kids But now they’re all grown And the money’s all gone He lives for the weekend For a chance to reconnect With news of the family And memories of home. Monday morning came around And Mr. Jack was back at work So I asked him if he had fun yesterday. He made a joke to hide the sadness As he looked down at the floor He said “I waited but my daughter never came. But it’s OK, I know she’s busy So don’t be sad for me I spent the evening reminiscing With my good old friend Jim Beam.” Mr. Jack the sandwich man Worked his whole life for his kids But now they’re all grown And the money’s all gone He lives for the weekend. For a chance to reconnect With news of the family And memories of home.

I Want to Go to Japan By Jung Lee I want to go to Japan and eat many sushi. I like Korean Sushi too, but not as much as the Japanese one. Sushi is a popular Japanese dish egg, or vegetables. A sushi roll is shaped inside a thin sheet of seaweed. Sushi comes from a Japanese word meaning “sour rice”, and the rice is at the heart of sushi, even though most There are many Japan islands which look really interesting, and I like the science of it. There are numerous advantages to Japan being an island. The island geography means Japan was fairly isolated and developed a distinct culture. The threat of invasion was less, considering the seas surrounding Japan are aggressive in nature.

south are: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. Honshu is the largest island referred to as the Japanese main island. Korean culture and Japanese culture do not look different. Even so, I want to

Photo taken by Damien Chang

This Korean ELL student expresses his desire to visit Japan.

KAUPŌ

By Isaiah Sabey

is a song named after a south eastern town of Maui, located about 17 miles sout west of

waterfall where she grew up. came from Kowloon, China serving as chief steward

Laura Anna Sabey (Childs) directed the Kamehameha Girls’ Song Contest and led her class to win three years, 1942–1944. She later studied music and dance and moved to Madison, Wisconsin where they raised their family. Aside from his nine draftsman, my father loved to entertain people on the piano just like his father, playing in many big bands, hotels

Maui, King Kahekili and was born Hui Aloha Church minister during the late 1800s and early 1900s, Paternal grandfather, John Samuel Sabey, was the son of Dr. Louis Andrew sugar plantation community during the early 1900s, and his wife, Laura Olive Sabey, was principal of Sprecklesville School. John Samuel Sabey 1923 and moved to Honolulu. Anna was an elementary school teacher at Lanakila Elementary, and taught for 40 years, retiring in 1962. John Samuel Sabey for many years. As a distinguished pianist, he played for Johnny Almeida on Maui. Both my father and his sister, Laura, were boarders at Kamehameha School for Boys and Girls.

Honolulu, such as the Canon Club, the Mitsukoshi Hotel, the Top of the Ilikai, Club Ginza, Club Oasis, and Dots in Wahiawa. In 1980, my father entered and performed his song with his friends for the Hawaiian place. I am grateful to have learned piano from my father and continue the Sabey family’s legacy of music. I enjoy teaching guitar and piano classes at President William McKinley High School, and I have also taught piano, violin, and double bass privately as well as other courses, such as general music, elementary to high school levels. When my father passed away November, 2016, at 91, my son and I performed at my father’s celebration of life service. I rearranged his song by adding two violins for this McKinley Literary Magazine feature. I am proud of the legacy of music wI hope you enjoy this song arrangement, and then

Art & Photography

Rose, Acrylic on Canvas, by Xinyan Zheng

Peppa, what are you doing in this magazine????

Ferris Wheel by Damien Chang

Ash by Irene Tanaka

At the End of the Day

Chinatown Patrol

At the End of the Day, Chinatown Patrol, Wild by Iain Tucker

In Bloom, by Melissa Kamakawiwoole

Wild

The following excerpts were selected from the Ka Hana Kaulana produced in 1962.

Love, loss, and realizing the harsh realities of life are written themes explored by teens.

Acknowledgements Art

Photos

Writing

Special Thanks

Wonton Lin Bernard Nuibe Irene Tanaka Xinyan Zheng

Damien Chang Gwen Edades Shane Eng Pumehana Holmes Karen Huynh Angelina Kam Jung Lee Mariel Limos Jade Louie Isaiah Sabey Xinyan Zheng Jiehao Zhou

Barbara Abrew Damien Chang Melissa Kamakawiwoole Stephanie Trigonis Iain Tucker

Lacy Solis Nathan Nakata Bernard Nuibe Cynthia Reves Isaiah Sabey Irene Tanaka Jade Louie Melissa Kamakawiwoole Barry Masuo

Literary Magazine Staff Advisor

Lead Graphic Designer

Barbara Abrew

Stephanie Trigonis ................................. Grade 12

Lead Editor Damien Chang ....................................... Grade 12

Editors Travis Salyphone ................................... Grade 12 Mya Raquel ........................................... Grade 12 Kya Raquel ............................................ Grade 12 Kyle Battung ..........................................Grade 12

Advisor's Note

MHS Literary Magazine 2020 The 2020 MHS Lit Mag is a hodge–podge, of writing, art, and photos. What started out as a published in the 1960s, Ka Hana Kaulana, developed highlighting works from students from McKinley. Presentation of talents and skills abound in this issue, sourcing both sudents and teachers. Often imagined, but hardly accomplished, this advisor sought to encourage other students and

educators, hoping to highlight all which abound in a true education environment, not only unique to McKinley High School. All will enjoy this hodge–podge and come to understand the diversity of writing, art, and photos. Be astounded by what can be accomplished by your peers and instructors. Use the contributions in and out of the classroom as they testify to true diversity.

The McKinley High School Literary Magazine conveys writing, art, and photography through diverse perpectives from all grade levels, with the occasional submissions from teachers who would like to share their artistic skills and stories as well. Like what you see? Do you want to be part of this awesome team? Sign up with the Literary Magazine! - Advisor, Barbara Hotta Abrew, W224

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