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James B. Castle High School

January 29, 2023

James Bicknell Castle High School, more commonly James B. Castle High School or simply Castle High School, is a public coeducational high school located in Kāneʻohe CDP,[2][3] City and County of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The school serves grades 9 through 12 and has an enrollment of around 1150 students. The school is part of the Windward Oʻahu Subdistrict of the Hawaii Department of Education.

James B. Castle High School
Address
45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive

Kaneohe
,
Hawaii
96744

United States
Information
TypePublic, Co-educational, Creative and Performing Arts
Motto"Character, Commitment, Competence"
Established1951
School districtWindward District
PrincipalBernadette Tyrell
Faculty80.00 FTE[1]
Grades9-12
Number of students1,173 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio14.66[1]
Campus typeRural
Color(s)Maroon, White, and Gold     
AthleticsOahu Interscholastic Association
MascotKnight
RivalKailua High School, Kalaheo High School
NewspaperNa Pali O Ko’olau
YearbookKaulana
Websitehttp://castlehs.k12.hi.us

School Info

Principal: Bernadette Tyrell

Athletic Director: Laynie Sueyasu

Registrar: Darcy Wakayama Senior

Counselor: Jordan Gross

College Counselors: Eric Takemoto & Ashley Kamanao

History

In 1927, the Reverend Benjamin Parker School (originally called Kāneʻohe School) opened in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu. It started as an elementary and intermediate school, grades 1-8.

Over the years, it expanded in size and grades taught; in 1937 it became an elementary and high school, grades 1-12. In 1940, Benjamin Parker School was a founding member of the Rural O‘ahu Interscholastic Association (ROIA – with Kahuku, Leilehua, Waialua and Waipahu.)

Parker began bursting at the seams … “Congestion and inadequate accommodations at Benjamin Parker School in Kaneohe, was disclosed Thursday in a letter to the Mayor and board of supervisors by Joseph T Ferreira, of the department of public instruction, who has asked for the installation of three Quonset huts to relieve the conditions.”

Castle High School was founded in 1951. Ground was broken in 1949 for a new windward school. On “January 2, 1951, Principal Clinton Kanahele and his 700 students of Benjamin Parker Elementary and High School made their move to the new Benjamin Parker Annex on Kāne‘ohe Bay Drive.”

“During the first year of operation, approximately 750-students enrolled in grades 7-12. A library, an office and four more classrooms were under construction.” (Star Bulletin)

“At the start of the 1951-1952 school year, the name changed to James B Castle High and Intermediate School. In June, 1952, 108-seniors made up the first graduating class of the James B Castle Intermediate and High School. (In 1965, Castle became a high school servicing grades 9-12. Grades 7-8 were then served at King Intermediate School.)

When Castle High and Intermediate started, the old Parker School reverted to an elementary school, serving grades K – 6.

Castle High School is on land donated by the Castle family and is named after Hawai‘i-born James Bicknell Castle, son of American Protestant Missionary Samuel Northrop Castle (also founder of Castle and Cooke.) [4]

The Community

James B. Castle High School is located in Kaneohe, on the Windward side of the island of Oahu. Established in 1951, it is considered a commuter community with 94.7 percent of the adult population working outside the area. Once considered rural, it is now a densely populated residential area (population of 50,000) with a mix of condominiums, single-family dwellings, acre estates, five small public housing complexes, commercial businesses, and some light industry. Based on the 2019 census report, the median family income was $108,761. 5.1% of the community is considered poor.[5] There are eight elementary schools and one intermediate school that feed into Castle High School.

The School

James B. Castle High School is a comprehensive four-year public high school, grades 9-12, with a current enrollment of approx. 1201 students and 85 teaching faculty for the 2015-2016 school year including a senior class of 287 students. Currently, 42% of the school population qualify for the federally assisted free or reduced lunch program.

Castle High started Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) in 2012 to provide a personalized learning environment of a small, focused learning community. Teachers and students integrate academic and occupation-related classes as a way to enhance real-world relevance and maintain high academic standards. All students will belong to one of the four SLCs of which approximately, 30% of our graduating seniors go on to a four-year college & approx. 50% attend a community college. Additionally, 6% go to business or trade school, 2% enroll in a military service, and the remaining 12% find employment. The needs of exceptional students are supported by Special Education and 504 programming.

Castle High was accredited in 2011 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for a period of 6 years, and adopted School-Community-Council in place of School/Community Based Management (SCBM).

In 1977 The Castle High Marching Band became the first high school in the United States to play the half-time show at the annual East–West Shrine Game.

The high school also has an internationally recognized performing arts program, Castle Performing Arts Center, or "CPAC" has produced multiple shows which have been the Hawaii premiere of those shows and participated in the 2009 Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. The theatre is named after Ronald E. Bright, former director at Castle and founder of CPAC.

Alma Mater

By: Hung Fat Choy

Hail, Alma Mater,

Beneath the Pali lands.

Where Mauna nigh keeps vigil,

Our Castle High School stands.

Thy colors wave forever,

Maroon, White, and Gold

As loyal sons and daughters,

Thy name we shall uphold.

Ne’er failing, though years go by,

We'll honor thee, CASTLE HIGH.

Graduation Requirements

24 credits 4 Credits in English 4 Credits in Social Studies 3 Credits in Math 3 Credits in Science 1 Credit in PE 1/2 Credit in Health 1/2 Credit in Personal Transition Plan 2 Credits in World Lang. or Fine Arts or Career & Tech. 6 Electives 24 Total

Athletics

Castle Athletics participates in the Oahu Interscholastic Association.

Baseball | Basketball (boys and girls) | Bowling | Cheerleading | Cross country | Football | Golf | Judo (boys and girls) | Paddling | Riflery | Soccer (boys and girls) | Softball | Soft tennis | Swimming | Tennis (boys and girls) | Track and field (boys and girls) | Volleyball (boys and girls) | Water polo (girls)| Wrestling (boys and girls) |

OIA Championships

Baseball

  • 1996, 1968

Basketball

  • Boys- 2009 (Division 2), 1970
  • Girls- 2019 (Division 2)

Bowling

  • Boys- 2022,1991, 1990

Football

  • 2002, 1945 (Ben Parker)

Cross Country

  • Girls- 2001, 1983

Golf

  • Mixed- 1980

Judo

  • Boys- 1999, 1982

Paddling

  • Boys- 2005, 2001
  • Girls- 2015, 2007, 2003, 2002, 2001
  • Mixed- 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002

Soccer

  • Boys- 1991, 1980
  • Girls- 1989, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980

Softball

  • 1998, 1991, 1980

Swimming and Diving

  • Girls- 1998

Track and Field

  • Boys- 1997

Volleyball

  • Boys- 2015 (Division 2), 2011 (Division 2), 1988
  • Girls- 1989, 1977, 1976

Wrestling

  • Girls- 2001

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c Castle High School
  2. ^ "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Kaneohe CDP, HI" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
    2000 Map: "CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP: KANEOHE CDP" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-10-09. - Pages: 1 and 2 - Compare with postal addresses of the school.
  3. ^ "Home". James B. Castle High School. Retrieved 2020-10-09. 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Drive Kaneohe, HI 96744
  4. ^ "Benjamin Parker High School". Images of Old Hawaiʻi. 2017-01-02. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Kaneohe CDP, Hawaii". www.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
  6. ^ a b (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-09. Retrieved 2013-04-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

  • Official Castle Alumni Website

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This article relies excessively on references to primary sources Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources Find sources James B Castle High School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR December 2006 Learn how and when to remove this template message James Bicknell Castle High School more commonly James B Castle High School or simply Castle High School is a public coeducational high school located in Kaneʻohe CDP 2 3 City and County of Honolulu Hawaiʻi The school serves grades 9 through 12 and has an enrollment of around 1150 students The school is part of the Windward Oʻahu Subdistrict of the Hawaii Department of Education James B Castle High SchoolAddress45 386 Kaneohe Bay DriveKaneohe Hawaii 96744United StatesInformationTypePublic Co educational Creative and Performing ArtsMotto Character Commitment Competence Established1951School districtWindward DistrictPrincipalBernadette TyrellFaculty80 00 FTE 1 Grades9 12Number of students1 173 2017 18 1 Student to teacher ratio14 66 1 Campus typeRuralColor s Maroon White and Gold AthleticsOahu Interscholastic AssociationMascotKnightRivalKailua High School Kalaheo High SchoolNewspaperNa Pali O Ko olauYearbookKaulanaWebsitehttp castlehs k12 hi us Contents 1 School Info 2 History 3 The Community 4 The School 5 Alma Mater 6 Graduation Requirements 7 Athletics 8 OIA Championships 9 Notable alumni 10 References 11 External linksSchool Info EditPrincipal Bernadette TyrellAthletic Director Laynie SueyasuRegistrar Darcy Wakayama SeniorCounselor Jordan GrossCollege Counselors Eric Takemoto amp Ashley KamanaoHistory EditIn 1927 the Reverend Benjamin Parker School originally called Kaneʻohe School opened in Kaneʻohe Oʻahu It started as an elementary and intermediate school grades 1 8 Over the years it expanded in size and grades taught in 1937 it became an elementary and high school grades 1 12 In 1940 Benjamin Parker School was a founding member of the Rural O ahu Interscholastic Association ROIA with Kahuku Leilehua Waialua and Waipahu Parker began bursting at the seams Congestion and inadequate accommodations at Benjamin Parker School in Kaneohe was disclosed Thursday in a letter to the Mayor and board of supervisors by Joseph T Ferreira of the department of public instruction who has asked for the installation of three Quonset huts to relieve the conditions Castle High School was founded in 1951 Ground was broken in 1949 for a new windward school On January 2 1951 Principal Clinton Kanahele and his 700 students of Benjamin Parker Elementary and High School made their move to the new Benjamin Parker Annex on Kane ohe Bay Drive During the first year of operation approximately 750 students enrolled in grades 7 12 A library an office and four more classrooms were under construction Star Bulletin At the start of the 1951 1952 school year the name changed to James B Castle High and Intermediate School In June 1952 108 seniors made up the first graduating class of the James B Castle Intermediate and High School In 1965 Castle became a high school servicing grades 9 12 Grades 7 8 were then served at King Intermediate School When Castle High and Intermediate started the old Parker School reverted to an elementary school serving grades K 6 Castle High School is on land donated by the Castle family and is named after Hawai i born James Bicknell Castle son of American Protestant Missionary Samuel Northrop Castle also founder of Castle and Cooke 4 The Community EditJames B Castle High School is located in Kaneohe on the Windward side of the island of Oahu Established in 1951 it is considered a commuter community with 94 7 percent of the adult population working outside the area Once considered rural it is now a densely populated residential area population of 50 000 with a mix of condominiums single family dwellings acre estates five small public housing complexes commercial businesses and some light industry Based on the 2019 census report the median family income was 108 761 5 1 of the community is considered poor 5 There are eight elementary schools and one intermediate school that feed into Castle High School The School EditJames B Castle High School is a comprehensive four year public high school grades 9 12 with a current enrollment of approx 1201 students and 85 teaching faculty for the 2015 2016 school year including a senior class of 287 students Currently 42 of the school population qualify for the federally assisted free or reduced lunch program Castle High started Smaller Learning Communities SLC in 2012 to provide a personalized learning environment of a small focused learning community Teachers and students integrate academic and occupation related classes as a way to enhance real world relevance and maintain high academic standards All students will belong to one of the four SLCs of which approximately 30 of our graduating seniors go on to a four year college amp approx 50 attend a community college Additionally 6 go to business or trade school 2 enroll in a military service and the remaining 12 find employment The needs of exceptional students are supported by Special Education and 504 programming Castle High was accredited in 2011 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for a period of 6 years and adopted School Community Council in place of School Community Based Management SCBM In 1977 The Castle High Marching Band became the first high school in the United States to play the half time show at the annual East West Shrine Game The high school also has an internationally recognized performing arts program Castle Performing Arts Center or CPAC has produced multiple shows which have been the Hawaii premiere of those shows and participated in the 2009 Fringe Festival in Edinburgh Scotland The theatre is named after Ronald E Bright former director at Castle and founder of CPAC Alma Mater EditBy Hung Fat ChoyHail Alma Mater Beneath the Pali lands Where Mauna nigh keeps vigil Our Castle High School stands Thy colors wave forever Maroon White and GoldAs loyal sons and daughters Thy name we shall uphold Ne er failing though years go by We ll honor thee CASTLE HIGH Graduation Requirements Edit24 credits 4 Credits in English 4 Credits in Social Studies 3 Credits in Math 3 Credits in Science 1 Credit in PE 1 2 Credit in Health 1 2 Credit in Personal Transition Plan 2 Credits in World Lang or Fine Arts or Career amp Tech 6 Electives 24 TotalAthletics EditCastle Athletics participates in the Oahu Interscholastic Association Baseball Basketball boys and girls Bowling Cheerleading Cross country Football Golf Judo boys and girls Paddling Riflery Soccer boys and girls Softball Soft tennis Swimming Tennis boys and girls Track and field boys and girls Volleyball boys and girls Water polo girls Wrestling boys and girls OIA Championships EditBaseball 1996 1968Basketball Boys 2009 Division 2 1970Girls 2019 Division 2 Bowling Boys 2022 1991 1990Football 2002 1945 Ben Parker Cross Country Girls 2001 1983Golf Mixed 1980Judo Boys 1999 1982Paddling Boys 2005 2001Girls 2015 2007 2003 2002 2001Mixed 2006 2005 2004 2002Soccer Boys 1991 1980Girls 1989 1985 1983 1982 1981 1980Softball 1998 1991 1980Swimming and Diving Girls 1998Track and Field Boys 1997Volleyball Boys 2015 Division 2 2011 Division 2 1988Girls 1989 1977 1976Wrestling Girls 2001Notable alumni EditThis article s list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia s verifiability policy Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations March 2019 Kimee Balmilero actor Bryan Clay Olympian decathlete Olympic Gold and Silver medalist 6 Alika DeRego volleyball player U S Open National Champion Carlos Diaz former professional baseball player Atlanta Braves New York Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Lisa Kitagawa member of the Hawaii House of Representatives Dean Wilson professional golfer 6 References Edit a b c Castle High School 2010 CENSUS CENSUS BLOCK MAP Kaneohe CDP HI PDF U S Census Bureau Retrieved 2020 10 09 2000 Map CENSUS 2000 BLOCK MAP KANEOHE CDP PDF U S Census Bureau Retrieved 2020 10 09 Pages 1 and 2 Compare with postal addresses of the school Home James B Castle High School Retrieved 2020 10 09 45 386 Kaneohe Bay Drive Kaneohe HI 96744 Benjamin Parker High School Images of Old Hawaiʻi 2017 01 02 Retrieved 2020 09 15 U S Census Bureau QuickFacts Kaneohe CDP Hawaii www census gov Retrieved 2021 11 02 a b Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2016 05 09 Retrieved 2013 04 25 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link External links EditOfficial Hawaii High School Website Official Castle Alumni Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James B Castle High School amp oldid 1122521468, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, 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