Farrington's School Community Council (SCC)

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Public Informational Meeting Presentation #1- Sept. 28, 2005 (689 KB)
Public Informational Meeting Presentation #2 - Dec. 12, 2005 (476 KB)

Meeting Time & Date*	Agenda	Minutes
Monday, July 25, 2005 6:30pm
Monday, August 22, 2005 6:30pm
Monday, September 19, 2005 6:30pm
Monday, October 24, 2005 6:30pm
Monday, November 28, 2005 6:30pm
Monday, January 23, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, February 27, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, March 20, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, April 24, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, May 22, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, June 26, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, July 24, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, August 21, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, September 25, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, October 23, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, November 27, 2006 6:30pm
Monday, December 2006 6:30pm
Monday, January 29, 2007 6:30pm

*All SCC meetings are held in the Library Conference Room unless otherwise noted.

Many seniors from various academies and departments at Farrington High School are presenting their senior projects this spring to a panel of judges comprised of educational specialists and community members. In addition to presenting, students demonstrate their learning by submitting portfolios that contain their research paper, reflective journal, community contact forms and supporting artifacts.

Farrington students competed at the 2nd Hawaii Science Olympiad at Leeward Community College on March 4, 2006, against two teams from Mililani High School. Events included a catapult launch, tower building, computer, forensics food science, physics, and circuit labs, rock and mineral identification, and a descriptive writing and construction activity. Farrington students took 2 gold medals, for the trebuchet and the physics lab. Everyone took home at least one medal. Congratulations to the science department and to all those who helped.

Alumni and friends celebrated Governor pride at the 70/30 festivity on Saturday, February 25, 2006. The year 2006 marks Farrington High School's 70th birthday and the Farrington Alumni & Community Foundation's 30th year. Farrington alumni and other organizations on campus fundraised various foods and items in the amphitheater. Room A-106 held items and pictures from years before including cheerleading uniforms and Gov football gear. The student government also provided support by opening the Gov shop and selling FHS souvenirs.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy facilitated a discussion with a student panel in Farrington High School's auditorium on February 7, 2006. Students discussed topics including democracy and their views of America's role in international affairs. U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Myron Bright also participated in the forum.

The restoration of the 1934 oil portrait of Governor Wallace Rider Farrington by Frank Gordon "Chad" Chadwick was unveiled in the library on January 20, 2006. The portrait was restored by Edward Y.W. Li and was remounted with a linen border and a koa frame and encased in plexiglass. The Class of FHS Fabulous '57 and FACF financed the cost of the project. Alfred Torco, FACF Historian and the FHS librarians collaborated on the archival project (Historical information was provided by Marybeth Webber of the Honolulu Academy of Arts).

Farrington High School's School Community Council held its second public informational meeting of the school year on December 12, 2005 in the FHS
library. Principal Payne opened the meeting and SCC member Cindy
Werkmeister shared the academic and financial plan with the attendees.
Click here for the presentation. For more information on the Farrington's SCC,
click here. Download the Academic and Financial plans here.

During November 15-18, 2005, the Alliance for Drama Education's (ADE) T-Shirt Theatre performed "Claws!", Walt Dulaney's re-telling of Frank Stockton's "The Lady or the Tiger". For more information about ADE, click here.

Farrington science teacher Bebi Davis was awarded the 2005 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award at a surprise assembly on Wednesday, October 27, 2005. Ms. Davis was recognized for her dedication to her students and her exemplary physics program that sets high standards and expectations for all students.

Ms. Sao is Farrington's new Parent-Community Networking Center (PCNC) Parent Facilitator. Among her many responsibilities, she facilitates the building and strengthening of FHS's caring network of partners and to make FHS a welcoming place. She also organizes parent and family learning activities to support student achievement and well being. Contact Ms. Sao to learn how you can become a partner in learning here at FHS.

Farrington High School's School Community Council held its first public informational meeting on September 28, 2005 in the FHS library. Principal
Payne opened the meeting and SCC Chairperson Kalei Napuelua introduced
the SCC members. Councilmember Cindy Werkmeister presented information with the attendees. Click here for the presentation. For more information on
the Farrington's SCC, click here.

On May 13, 2005, Farrington H.S. educators were presented with two distinctions at the 2005 Hawaii Association for Career & Technical Education Scholarships and Award Banquet. First, Farrington's Community Based Instruction - Occupational Skills Program was awarded the "Outstanding Secondary Career and Technical Education Program". In addition, Farrington's Accounting Program under Mr. Kawahara was recognized for collaborating with Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union. The credit union was awarded the "Exemplary Business/Labor Involvement of the Year" for providing weekly credit union services and education on the FHS campus.

Farrington H.S. students took home the "Best of Show" award, the silver and bronze medals in the Hawaii State Culinary Expo held at Kapiolani Community College on April 30, 2005. The students competed with students from KCC,
West Hawaii, Kauai Community College, and Konawaena. Congratulations on a job well done!

"The Governor" newspaper was recognized as the best overall newspaper in the state in the 2005 Hawaii High School Journalism Contest. Congratulations to the newswriting staff and to their advisor, Mrs. Mastin! For the Honolulu Star-Bulletin article click here, for The Honolulu Advertiser article click here.

Above: The Class of '55 is welcomed by current FHS students.

On April 13, 2005, Farrington High School Class of '55 converged on campus to reminisce about their experiences. Current students provided entertainment and the Class also participated in a tour around campus. For more photos, click here.

Above: Angela Maiers (in pink) models SMART learning habits/strategies with students
and faculty.

Literacy consultant Angela Maiers spent the entire week inservicing FHS faculty how to teach "SMART" reading/thinking strategies. Ms. Maiers works with school districts across the nation and has worked with many schools in Hawaii.

Above left: Jessica Araiza (middle), Special Projects Director at Jackie's Kitchen,
poses with FHS students and their gift cards.

Jackie's Kitchen of Honolulu has partnered with Farrington H.S. in an exclusive school-wide fundraising effort through $20 Jackie's Kitchen gift cards. Each student was given the opportunity to fundraise. Ms. Jessica Araiza has been working with Student Activities Coordinator Ms. Ellis and others to spearhead the campaign.

Above: Local businessman and alumnus Clyde Kaneshiro (left and far right) and
Great Aloha Run founder Carole Kai (middle) tell students to set goals in life during
an assembly.

This year, Farrington alumnus Clyde Kaneshiro sponsored over 110 Farrington students, faculty and staff to participate in the 21st Annual Great Aloha Run (GAR) that was held on February 21, 2005. Kaneshiro along with GAR event founder Carole Kai voiced the importance of perseverance and setting goals in life during an assembly in the auditorium. For more information on the GAR, click here.

Above: Physics teacher Bebi Sewdat (left) and her students capture four awards at
this year's competition.

Congratulations to all the FHS Physics students who competed in this year's Engineering Expo at the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The students were awarded with four trophies. Robot-Battle Bot Competition (1st and 3rd Place), Bottle Rocket Competition (1st Place) and the Egg-Drop Competition (2nd Place).

Above: Principal Payne explains the importance of the SCC and encourages all to
become involved.

An informational forum on Farrington's School Community Council (SCC) was
held on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005 in the Library at 7p.m.

Issues discussed included the background behind Act 51, the purpose, responsibilities, and roles of the SCC, the composition of the SCC and timeline
for establishing the SCC. To find out how you can become involved with the SCC, click here.

Above: Superintendent Patricia Hamamoto (bottom left) and Adult Community School Principal Liberato Viduya (top middle) started the Career Day with words of wisdom.
Career Day co-organizers Sylvia Hara-Nielsen and Shaun Kaanoi (top right) take a brief pause together during the eventful day.

Over 200 presenters and speakers converged to the Farrington campus to impart their "real" world wisdom to students on January 13, 2005. Exhibitors packed the front lawn and the gym while speakers from a multitude of careers generously gave their time to share their experiences and advice in classroom sessions. Thank you to everyone who participated in making Career Day a success.

Above: Fine Arts educators Gail Teshima, Shayna Magid, Charley Regua, Tess Pereira,
and Lloyd Yamasaki pose with their awards.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Education (COE) awarded FHS's Fine Arts department with the "Award of Excellence in Arts Education" plaques recognizing the department's commitment to visual arts education and partnership with the COE's Post-Baccalaureate Program.

Above: Mayor Mufi Hannemann meets with Principal Payne (left) and takes
time to field questions while imparting advice to students.

On December 7, 2004, recently elected City & County of Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann met with students to discuss the impact his parents, education and growing up in Kalihi had on his life. In addition, Mayor-elect Hannemann shared his reasons for pursuing public service and encouraged students to become active leaders in the community.

Above: Playwright Walt Dulaney (left) and Director George Kon have worked
with countless Farrington students to develop Kalihi centered masterpieces.

The Alliance for Drama Education (ADE) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a
T-Shirt Theatre performance "Just Like Me", a dra-musical about an adventuresome teacher who changes the course of five students' lives.
T-Shirt Theatre performed for elementary schools, Kalakaua Middle, FHS,
and two Friday night public audiences. Thank you to all participants and supporters, congratulations ADE on your 25th Anniversary!

Above: Robert Olague (left) and Chris Lee encourage digital media students
to develop compelling stories.

Chris Lee, Chair of the University of Hawaii Academy for Creative Media (ACM) and Robert Olague, Executive Producer for the Hawaii Student Film Festival (HSFF) emphasized the value of producing captivating and poignant stories.

Mr. Lee and Mr. Olague also showcased their programs and shared their vision of a Hawaii with more economic opportunities for Hawaii's youth in the creative industry fields. For more information on ACM visit http://acm.hawaii.edu; for more on HSFF visit http://hawaiistudentfilmfestival.org.