The year was 1985. Highlands Intermediate metal shop teacher, Mr. Kanemoto was commissioned to create the 25 Year Highlands Time Capsule with the intention of it to stand the test of time and keep the contents intact for a later generation to discover and take lesson from. Indeed, Mr. Kanemoto's invention stayed true to intended purpose as the 25 Year Time Capusle was unearthed by students of Mrs. Maeshiro's PE Class, Mr. Anbe (Vice-Principal) and Mr. White (Student Activities Coordinator) at approximately 9 am on February 26, 2010. The Time Capsule was subsequently opened up one week later in the Student Government room via Mr. Lee and Mr. White along with Mrs. Maeshiro and the Yearbook Staff documenting the occasion. The Time Capsule was resealed with the intention of unveiling it and it's antiquated contents at the Highlands 50th Anniversary Assembly on March 10, 2010.