Wallace Rider Farrington High School

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Hawaii Science Olympiad

Farrington High School Placed Third in the 2007 State Finals of the Hawaii Science Olympiad
By: Bebi Davis

Farrington High School science students, coached by teachers Bebi Davis and Andrea Barnes, competed in the following ten events at the Hawaii Science Olympiad: Boomilever, Circuit Lab, Entomology, Fermi Questions, Five-Star Science, Forensics, Physics Lab, Rocks and Minerals, Scrambler and Write It/Do It. Farrington High School was awarded 3 rd Place for their performance in all events and
captured the Spirit Award.

The Construction Academy

In 2005, the U.S. Department of Labor awarded Honolulu Community College a grant to pilot a Construction Academy program with eight high schools on the island of O'ahu. In 2006, the Hawai'i State Legislature appropriated funds to expand the Construction Academy statewide as a pre-appreticeship program with Kaua'i, Honolulu, Maui, and Hawai'i Community Colleges.

Farrington High School students enrolled in Construction Academy courses at participating schools have the unique opportunity to earn both high school and college credit. Students can use the college credit earned toward construction-related degree programs, such as carpentry and electrical installation and maintenance techonology, at Honolulu Community College. The appropriation by the legislature coveres the tuition and fees ordinarily required by community college students, saving individuals who take advantage of all the courses being offered over $600.

Left: Patrick Domingo Right: John Rey Saoit
Using a compound mitre saw to cut trim for 2x4 project.

Rhea Dalere and Grace Nethcarefully use a circular saw to rough cut lumber to size.	Ericson Ramones assists in measurement and project layout.
Freshman, Dexter Serapion waits his turn on the mitre saw.	Cyrus Medrano cuts with a circular saw. Note the electrical cord over his arm to prevent contact with the moving blade.
	Danny Thakhamhor working on a prototype portable plywood bench.

Students working on a scale model house from foundation to roof rafters.

Hana Like Program

Farrington's Hana Like Program is an AmeriCorps program that reflects a shared vision that provides a positive focal point for Kalihi schools and agencies, including:

a greater engagement of youth in volunteering in health, literacy and human/social services career pathway areas aligned with academic curricula;
an increase in the quantity and quality of community service opportunities in these career pathway areas; and
an increase in the number of community agencies, organizations and schools providing opportunities for volunteerism in the career pathway areas.

The Hana Like Program, funded by a Hawaii National and Community Services grant, will enable AmeriCorps youth members to explore careers in health, education, environmental and human/social services while fulfilling their academic requirements contributing to community organizations through community service learning.

Fifteen AmeriCorps participants will complete 450 hours of community-services learning activities in health and social services areas over a three-month period.

Travel Industry & Tourism Academy (TITA)

The Travel Industry and Tourism Academy is a two-year program for juniors and seniors interested in exploring the travel and tourism industries. Students learn about careers in the hospitality, airline, maritime, ground and tourism areas through site visits, guest speakers, hands-on and field trips.

Farrington Film and Arts Festival!

You are invited to the Farrington Film and Arts Festival 2007! This first-ever, community-wide celebration seeks to showcase the creativity of the children of Kalihi by presenting their achievements in video, music and the visual and performing arts. The event, on May 11 at Farrington High School, will include high school band and choral performances, screenings of videos created by students at Dole Middle School, Kalakaua Intermediate School and Farrington High School, and a display of selected artworks by Kalihi students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The student videos will be juried by a professional panel and cash awards of $100 will be given to the best 10 entries. Celebrities will be giving out door prizes at each hour.

This is a community project initiated by the Farrington High School Student Web Team.

Date: Friday May 11, 2007
Place: Joseph Rider Farrington Auditorium
Time: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Opening Ceremony: 5:00 pm
Awards Distribution: 8:00 pm

To volunteer or donate, email the FHS Webteam at farringtonfilmfestival@gmail.com or call 832-3579.

Interntional Fuel Youth Cell Competition 2006!

Above: left to right; Jorge Portillo, Julian Yuen, Dionicio Labayog Jr

International Youth Fuel Cell Competition 2006. Congratulations to Julian Yuen, Dionicio Labayog Jr, Maria Sabio and Jorge Portillo for representing Farrington High School and Hawaii in the 2006 International Youth Fuel Cell Competition. They competed with teams from the United States, India, Japan, Russia and Canada.

Julian Yuen and Dionicio Labayog Jr. - Coach: Bebi Davis
1st Place - Artistic Design For Fuel Cell Car Design
3rd Place - Engineering Design for Time Piece
3rd Place - Quiz Bowl

Maria Sabio and Jorge Portillo - Coach: Andrea Barnes
1st Place - Artistic Design For Time Piece Design

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"In-Motion" is Back!

photo of hip hop dancing
Above: Hip Hop Dancing and Basic Body Fitness activities

The In-Motion Program continues into the spring semester of 2007, with a few changes. The hip hop dance group continues to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school but is now under the instruction of Tanya Costales. During lunch, students can participate in pick up volleyball games in the amphitheater and now a third court has been added in between I and J buildings on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Thursdays in the gym, all grades can participate in the Brazilian Martial Art, Capoeira. Freshmen have exclusive salsa dance lessons during lunch on Mondays in A157. Finally, circuit training has been changed to Monday and Wednesdays after tutoring in front of room A122.

Adult classes have also changed. We no longer have the Exercise for Educators program. Also, our Basic Body Fitness class for beginners has a new instructor, Pua Lim-Domingo. Our Adult Salsa continues on Wednesday nights, with a beginners class from 5:45-6:45 and an intermediate class from 6:45-7:45, until March 14. On March 21st , Swing dance continues with a beginners class 5:45-6:45 and intermediate class from 6:45-7:45.

All classes are free and open to anyone. Inquiries can be made with the In-Motion Program Coordinator, Meghan McGurk, at 554-4858.

For registration information, click here

Principal Catherine Payne Welcomes You:

"Aloha and Welcome to the web page of Governor W.R. Farrington High School! We are proud of our school and pleased that you have stopped in for a visit. Farrington has a long tradition of excellence and many outstanding graduates who are serving our state and our nation. Our student body reflects the many cultures of the Pacific region and our faculty and staff are committed to helping
all students reach their goals.
Please enjoy this glimpse into Farrington!"

Principal: Ms. Catherine Payne
Email:catherine_payne@notes.k12.hi.us

12th Grade Vice-Principal:
Mr. Bert Carter
Email:bert_carter@notes.k12.hi.us

11th Grade Vice-Principal:
Ms. Leonore Higa
Email:leonore_higa@notes.k12.hi.us

10th Grade Vice-Principal:
Mr. Shannon Goo
Email:shannon_goo@notes.k12.hi.us

9th Grade Vice-Principal:
Ms. Arnie Kikkawa
Email:arnie_kikkawa@notes.k12.hi.us

Athletic Director: Mr. Harold Tanaka
Email:harold_tanaka@notes.k12.hi.us

ACE Vice-Principal:
Ms. Wendy Horikami
Email:wendy_horikami@notes.k12.hi.us

In September 1936, Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School opened its doors to 738 sophomores and 25 teachers. Today, with over 2,400 students and 160 faculty, Farrington High School has the largest student population of all Hawaii's public schools. The school is named in honor of the late Wallace Rider Farrington, the sixth governor of the Territory of Hawaii, who served from 1921
to 1929.

The Farrington Way
As a student of Farrington High School; I believe in attaining high scholarship and good sportsmanship. I believe in striving for good citizenship. I believe in
respecting my fellow men. I believe in being morally upright and spiritually sound. Thus making me a credit to my school. Learning and living The Farrington Way!

Alma Mater
To you our dear Alma Mater, we pledge our love and loyalty. And sing a tribute all together, that all may hear our song to thee; so let us raise her royal banner, and it will hold victorious sway. Then mingle merry hearts and voices, in praise of FARRINGTON!

Vision Statement
Working Together, Learning Together, In Balance and Harmony

Mission Statement
As members of the Farrington High School community, we promote high academic standards, good citizenship, mutual respect, and the attributes embodied in
The Farrington Way.

School Community Council

For more information on Farrington's School Community Council, click here.