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Page 1: Pinion Vol. 91 No. 6

RS 13-1179

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President William McKinley High School!"#&$%&% &

Accreditation team evaluates quality of MHS education

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The accreditation team spent four days evaluating McKinley’s education.Front row from left: Jessica Dahlke, San-dra Yoshimi, David ShimodaBack row: Steve Graybehl, Wendy Heyd, Nely Caberto, Jeni Nishimura. Photo by Chanel Alarca

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Highlights of Self Study Findings

Areas of Strength

Areas to Improve

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in her time and effort to make the Pinion more fantastic. She is truly a hardworking individual.-Briana Ribillia-Ramones (11)

She’s the most dependable. When you need something done she will get it done.-Ariana Makasiale (11)

She follows every procedure step-by-step and completes it by the deadline. She hides her few weaknesses with her many strengths not only in the classroom but as a person.-Anthony Lee (12)

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Lines for lunch can be long and frustrat-ing for students. Jaray Reyes and Jacob Garcia have made it through the lunch line. Photo by Aaron Call.

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Students gathered April 15 for AP pre-administration. Photo by John Rhyan Ilacas