History - Pearl City High School

Picture of "Fred" and the A B building.

In 1971, this institute for higher learning was created as an edifice of education, and it stands still as a paragon of excellence among schools throughout the United States. Pearl City High School is a tradition, an oath to education. With the fortitude of Principal Lammy Ching, its doors opened in September of 1971 with only a Freshman Class and a faculty of less than 30 members. During its first year of operation, only the A and B buildings were in use. P.E. was taught in A-B courtyard and lunch was served from B204. Every class had a slop bucket into which food was disposed. In the following years, C, D, E, F, K, L, and M buildings were constructed. Pearl City is reputed for its high achievement in all fields: academia, extra-curricular, fine arts and athletics.

 

Principals of Pearl City High School (1971 - Present)


Lammy Ching
1971-1974

Raymond Miyamoto
1975-1976

Richard Sakamoto
1977-1978

Andy Nii
1979-1983

George Yamamoto
1984-1985

Herman Aizawa
1986-1987

Gerald Suyama
1987-2007


Carlyn Fujimoto
2007- Present

Question and Answers:

When did PCHS open?

In 1971 it opened to only freshmen. In 1972 it opened with 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
 
What buildings did PCHS have when it first opened?
When PCHS opened the only buildings that were built was A, and B building. C and D came after.
 
When was the first graduating class?
Class of 1974
 
How did PCHS get the colors purple and white and the mascot “Chargers”?
When class of 1974 was at Highlands Intermediate  they chose the colors purple and white, and the mascot “Chargers”. They chose purple and white because community teams were those colors.
 
When was the Alma Mater created?
The Alma Mater was created in 1971 the first year PCHS opened.
 
Does PCHS have a time capsule?
Yes, it is in the Pearl City Cultural Center.
 
When did Pearl City Cultural Center open?
Pearl City Cultural Center opened on November 13, 1995.
 
Who were our past principals?
Lammy Ching- Principal 1971-1974
 
Raymond Miyamoto- Principal 1975-1976
 
Richard Sakamoto- Principal 1977-1978
 
Andy Nii- Principal 1979-1983
 
George Yamamoto- Principal 1984-1985
 
Herman Aizawa-Principal 1986-1987
 
Gerald Suyama- Principal 1987-2007
 
Carlyn Fujimoto- Principal 2007-Present