Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School
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Admiral Arthur W. Radford High School, known as Radford High School, is a public high school in the City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii
, adjacent to the Halawa CDP
.
was born in Chicago on February 26, 1896. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy
in 1916, his first duty tour was on board the battleship USS South Carolina
during WWI. He went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Command
and later as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
. Admiral Radford retired from Naval service August 1, 1957 and died on August 17, 1973 of cancer at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
. The school is located on 27 acres of land on Salt Lake Blvd., outside of the Aliamanu Military Reservation. The campus boasts the bronze sculpture Striving for Excellence by Jan Gordon Fisher. Radford serves a community of approximately 30,000 people; its students are ethnically diverse and about 62% military dependents, resulting in a yearly transiency rate of about one third. The school community is located within a one-mile radius of Pearl Harbor
, Hickam Air Force Base
, Foster Village and Aliamanu.
The Military Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is the school’s primary community group and is composed of school leaders, three military commands, Family Service Centers, business and civilian leaders, PTSO representatives, students, and the community college liaisons. Most of the issues of its transient population are addressed in this council which meets once a month on the Radford campus. It is a highly functional, comprehensive partnership which has resulted in many exemplary programs and improvements for Radford students and has solved many critical campus/community issues.
and Moanalua High School
.
Let praises to our colors ring.
Through the years, may all honor be
To our school with pride and loyalty.
Radford High forever, sing Radmen sing,
Lift high all voices, let our hearts join in.
We shall guard her honor, faithful true we’ll be,
Lift our royal banners, in sky, on land, and sea.
courses for the gifted and talented, two advanced placement courses in each core area, the Multimedia Program under the
Arts and Communications Career Pathway, an NJROTC
program, a Freshman Academy, the Culinary Art
s Academy, a Building and Construction Academy, and many other electives. Radford also maintains several outstanding comprehensive student support programs. The Student Transition Center provides new student orientation, a "lunch buddy" program and a tutorial component for those students who need extra study assistance. The Discovery Center assists students with job preparation and placement. The College and Career Resource Center helps students with college searches and applications. The school also offers a music program which includes their marching band called the Radford "Red Brigade" Marching band as well as a concert band made up of less experienced players and a symphonic band for those with more training. The Radford "Rams" Marching Band began in the early '70s and continued through to 2008 when the name was changed and the program was brought to new heights.
Chemistry*
Physics B*
Calculus AB*
Calculus BC
US History*
World History*
English Language*
English Literature*
Statistics*
Psychology
Comparative Government and Politics
Asterisk (*) denotes courses offered at the school.
Hawaii
Hawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, adjacent to the Halawa CDP
Halawa, Hawaii
Halawa is a census-designated place in the ‘Ewa District of Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States. Halawa Stream branches into two valleys: North and South Halawa; North Halawa is the larger stream and fluvial feature. Their confluence is within the H-3/H-201 highways exchange. Most of Halawa...
.
Admiral Arthur W. Radford
Arthur William RadfordArthur W. Radford
Arthur William Radford was a United States Navy Admiral, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Command and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Arthur Radford was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1896...
was born in Chicago on February 26, 1896. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy
United States Naval Academy
The United States Naval Academy is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, United States...
in 1916, his first duty tour was on board the battleship USS South Carolina
USS South Carolina (BB-26)
USS South Carolina , the lead ship of her class of dreadnought battleships, was the fourth ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the eighth state, and was the first American dreadnought or all-big gun battleship....
during WWI. He went on to serve as Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Command
United States Pacific Command
The United States Pacific Command is a Unified Combatant Command of the United States armed forces responsible for the Pacific Ocean area. It is led by the Commander, Pacific Command , who is the supreme military authority for the various branches of the Armed Forces of the United States serving...
and later as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Joint Chiefs of Staff is a body of senior uniformed leaders in the United States Department of Defense who advise the Secretary of Defense, the Homeland Security Council, the National Security Council and the President on military matters...
. Admiral Radford retired from Naval service August 1, 1957 and died on August 17, 1973 of cancer at the Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland.
Basic information
Radford High School, established in 1957 and graduating its first senior class in 1960, is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and CollegesWestern Association of Schools and Colleges
The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. The Western Association of...
. The school is located on 27 acres of land on Salt Lake Blvd., outside of the Aliamanu Military Reservation. The campus boasts the bronze sculpture Striving for Excellence by Jan Gordon Fisher. Radford serves a community of approximately 30,000 people; its students are ethnically diverse and about 62% military dependents, resulting in a yearly transiency rate of about one third. The school community is located within a one-mile radius of Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, known to Hawaiians as Puuloa, is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the U.S. Pacific Fleet...
, Hickam Air Force Base
Hickam Air Force Base
Hickam Field, re-named Hickam Air Force Base in 1948, was a United States Air Force facility now part of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, named in honor of aviation pioneer Lt Col Horace Meek Hickam.- History :...
, Foster Village and Aliamanu.
The Military Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is the school’s primary community group and is composed of school leaders, three military commands, Family Service Centers, business and civilian leaders, PTSO representatives, students, and the community college liaisons. Most of the issues of its transient population are addressed in this council which meets once a month on the Radford campus. It is a highly functional, comprehensive partnership which has resulted in many exemplary programs and improvements for Radford students and has solved many critical campus/community issues.
Complex Area information
Radford High School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Area along with Aiea High SchoolAiea High School
Aiea High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school of the Hawaii State Department of Education and serves grades nine through twelve. Established in 1961, 'Aiea High School is located in the 'Aiea CDP in the City and County of Honolulu of the state of Hawaii. It is...
and Moanalua High School
Moanalua High School
Moanalua High School is a public, co-educational college preparatory high school of the Hawaii State Department of Education and serves grades nine through twelve. Established in 1972 and graduated its first class in 1975, Moanalua High School is located in suburban Salt Lake near Moanalua in the...
.
Radford Complex
The Radford Complex consists of 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school.- Aliamanu Elementary School
- Hickam Elementary School
- Makalapa Elementary School
- Mokulele Elementary School
- Nimitz Elementary School
- Pearl Harbor Elementary School
- Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School
- Aliamanu Middle School
- Radford High School
Mission
The mission of Radford High School is to educate all students in an integrated setting to become responsible, literate, thinking and contributing members of a multi-cultural society through excellence in teaching and learning.Alma mater
Come ye all of Radford, rise strong and sing,Let praises to our colors ring.
Through the years, may all honor be
To our school with pride and loyalty.
Radford High forever, sing Radmen sing,
Lift high all voices, let our hearts join in.
We shall guard her honor, faithful true we’ll be,
Lift our royal banners, in sky, on land, and sea.
Academics
Radford offers a rigorous academic program, including language artsLanguage arts
Traditionally, the primary divisions in the language arts are Literature and Language, where language in this case refers to both linguistics, and specific languages....
courses for the gifted and talented, two advanced placement courses in each core area, the Multimedia Program under the
Arts and Communications Career Pathway, an NJROTC
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps is a Federal program sponsored by the United States Armed Forces in high schools across the United States...
program, a Freshman Academy, the Culinary Art
Culinary art
Culinary art is the art of preparing and cooking foods. The word "culinary" is defined as something related to, or connected with, cooking. A culinarion is a person working in the culinary arts. A culinarian working in restaurants is commonly known as a cook or a chef. Culinary artists are...
s Academy, a Building and Construction Academy, and many other electives. Radford also maintains several outstanding comprehensive student support programs. The Student Transition Center provides new student orientation, a "lunch buddy" program and a tutorial component for those students who need extra study assistance. The Discovery Center assists students with job preparation and placement. The College and Career Resource Center helps students with college searches and applications. The school also offers a music program which includes their marching band called the Radford "Red Brigade" Marching band as well as a concert band made up of less experienced players and a symphonic band for those with more training. The Radford "Rams" Marching Band began in the early '70s and continued through to 2008 when the name was changed and the program was brought to new heights.
AP Exams
In 2008, Radford students took the following AP Exams:Chemistry*
Physics B*
Calculus AB*
Calculus BC
US History*
World History*
English Language*
English Literature*
Statistics*
Psychology
Comparative Government and Politics
Asterisk (*) denotes courses offered at the school.
Athletics
| OIA TITLES | |
| Sport | Championship Years |
| Baseball | 1969, 1979 |
| Basketball (boys) | 1962, 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1989 |
| Basketball (girls) | 2011 |
| Cross Country (boys) | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1996, 1999, 2003 |
| Cross Country (girls) | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
| Football | 1961, 1962, 1969, 1977, 1981, 2005, 2008 |
| Golf (boys) | 1965, 1966, 1967, 1981 |
| Soccer (boys) | 1966 |
| Swimming & Diving (boys) | 1962, 1963, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1976, 1977, 1982, 1983 |
| Swimming & Diving (girls) | 1967, 1968, 1977, 1978, 1983, 1984, 1992 |
| Tennis (girls) | 1972, 1975 |
| Track & Field (boys) | 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996 |
| Track & Field (girls) | 1961, 1962, 1963, 1970, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
| Volleyball (girls) | 1971 |
| Wrestling (boys) | 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1989 |
| Wrestling (girls) | 1997 |
| STATE TITLES | |
| Sport | Championship Years |
| Baseball | 1979 |
| Basketball (boys) | 1969, 1971, 1977, 1989 |
| Basketball (girls) | 2011 |
| Cheerleading | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Cross Country (boys) | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982 |
| Cross Country (girls) | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980 |
| Football | 1981 |
| Golf (boys) | 1966, 1967 |
| Track & Field (boys) | 1982, 1985 |
| Track & Field (girls) | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1980 |
| Volleyball (girls) | 1971 |
| Wrestling (boys) | 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980 |
Notable alumni
- Melveen LeedMelveen LeedMelveen Leed is an American singer. After winning the title of "Miss Molokai" she begin singing in the mid-1960s and has released a number of records in the genres of Hawaiian, Country, and Jazz music....
(1961) - singer, actress, entertainer - Craig MacIntoshCraig MacIntoshCraig MacIntosh is an American cartoonist who, along with Steve Sack, draws the cartoon activity panel Doodles, which began in 1986 and is distributed by Creators Syndicate...
(1962) - illustrator of Sally Forth (syndicated strip)Sally Forth (syndicated strip)Sally Forth is a daily comic strip created by Greg Howard in 1982, focusing on the life of a white American middle-class mother at home and work. Sally's name is a play on words—"to sally forth" means to set out on an adventure....
and Doodles (comic strip) - Bette MidlerBette MidlerBette Midler is an American singer, actress, and comedian, also known by her informal stage name, The Divine Miss M. She became famous as a cabaret and concert headliner, and went on to star in successful and acclaimed films such as The Rose, Ruthless People, Beaches, and For The Boys...
(1963) - singer, actress, comedienne - Jim Phillips (1964) - three time U.S. Champion surfer, 1998 Surfing Hall of Fame inductee, designer/builder of custom surfboards
- Judith Wolski (1965) - Miss Hawaii USAMiss Hawaii USAThe Miss Hawaii USA competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Hawaii in the Miss USA pageant.Hawaii is the most recent state to start competing at Miss USA, as it first competed in 1962. Prior to this delegates were sent to Miss Universe...
1966 and top 15 semi-finalist Miss USA 1966Miss USA 1966Miss USA 1966, the 15th Miss USA pageant, was televised live from Miami Beach, Florida on May 21, 1966.The pageant was won by Maria Remenyi of California, who was crowned by outgoing titleholder Sue Downey of Ohio... - Brian ShulBrian ShulBrian Shul , is a Vietnam-era USAF fighter pilot and a retired major in the United States Air Force . He flew 212 combat missions and was shot down near the end of the war. He was so badly burned that he was given next to no chance to live. Surviving, he returned to full flight status, flying the...
(1966) - USAF fighter pilot, SR-71 BlackbirdSR-71 BlackbirdThe Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" was an advanced, long-range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was developed as a black project from the Lockheed A-12 reconnaissance aircraft in the 1960s by the Lockheed Skunk Works. Clarence "Kelly" Johnson was responsible for many of the...
pilot, published author - Jeris WhiteJeris WhiteJeris Jerome White is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League for nine seasons for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He played football at Radford High School, Honolulu, Hawaii and at the University of Hawaii...
(1970) - NFL football player, corner back, Miami DolphinsMiami DolphinsThe Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
and Super Bowl XVII champion Washington RedskinsWashington RedskinsThe Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,... - Burl Burlingame (1971) - journalist, historian, published author
- Gary HooserGary HooserGary Hooser is the former State Senate Majority Leader representing Kauaʻi and Niʻihau since 2002. He formerly served on the Kauai County Council for 4 years before becoming a Senator....
(1972) - Kaua'i County Council member 1998-2002; Hawaii Senate Majority Leader and State Senator representing the Islands of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau 2003-2010 - Loretta Ables SayreLoretta Ables SayreLoretta Ables Sayre is an American actress and singer who performed in jazz standards at luxury hotels in Hawaii for three decades. During her career, Ables Sayre performed in a few musicals and guest-starred in several television shows, also doing work in commercials...
(1976) - singer, actress, entertainer - Mark "Hawkeye" Louis Rybczyk (1979) - disc jockey on Dallas/Fort Worth country music radio station KSCS 96.3 FM and published author
- Ken NiumataloloKen NiumataloloKen Niumatalolo is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head football coach at the United States Naval Academy, a position he has held since the 2007 season. Niumatalolo played college football at the University of Hawaii. As a quarterback he led the then-Rainbows...
(1983) - U.S. Naval Academy FootballNavy Midshipmen footballThe Navy Midshipmen football team represents the United States Naval Academy in NCAA Division I-A college football. They are a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision independent school and coached by Ken Niumatalolo since December 2007...
- Head Coach (2007–Present) - Stephen AkinaStephen AkinaStephen Akina is an American film score composer known for combing contemporary classical music with electro-acoustic music. Notable film scores include horror cult film Demon's Rising, neo-film noir Reverie Blvd...
(1988) - classical pianist, television and film score composer - Ashley LelieAshley LelieAshley Jovon Lelie [] is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos 19th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft...
(1998) - NFL football player, wide receiver Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Wayne HunterWayne HunterWayne Hunter is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft....
(1999) - NFL football player, offensive lineman New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...