Student Council Induction Ceremony 2025

Well, it's finally time to honor and say goodbye to the current Highlands Intermediate Student Council and welcome in the new... it was bittersweet to say the least! The Highlands Student Council Induction Ceremony 2025 took place on Saturday - April 27 at the brand new Dave & Buster’s at Ala Moana. Our special guest was City Councilman Brandon Elefante and Representative Corey Chun who had some insightful and encouraging words for both the current and incoming members in the audience. Even more impressive was that the entire Student Government 23-24 (Rysen, Sienna, Rhylie and Keely) was present to give us some uplifting words of encouragement and insight! Later, we congratulated the current student council for an amazing job this year and then had a candle lighting ceremony where the new student council members agreed to a pledge, an oath for their new roles. After the official ceremony we planned on lightening things up with some team building activities...like the Ultimate Arcade Challenge! In all, the Highlands Student Council Induction Ceremony 2025 was as meaningful as it was fun! This amazing event will not soon be easily be forgotten...

Student Council Induction Ceremony 2024

To signal the end of this year and to welcome the next we hosted the annual Highlands Intermediate Student Council Induction Ceremony! This event was held in the Pa'ina room at Dave & Buster's Honolulu and included special guest speakers like Senator Brandon Elefante, State House Representative Corey Chun, Dr. Sandy Cameli, Hawai'i State Student Council Advisor Ms. Tiffany Frias, and Pearl City High School 11th Grade President Taryn Hodges! Parents and family were in attendance to see their sons and daughters win awards, participate in the candle lighting ceremony, and in the end, Student Council members bond with the final activity - the Arcade Challenge Team Builder. More importantly, this annual tradition celebrates our current Student Council by looking back at their hard work, dedication and accomplishments throughout this most amazing school year. Also, the incoming Student Council is there to bear witness and carry the torch forward for the next generation of Highlands leadership... Chazlyn Septimo-Contreras, Dance Committee

Student Council Induction Ceremony 2023

After a long and challenging year, the Highlands Intermediate 2023 Induction Ceremony is finally here! This event may have been formal, but it was still a blast! This year’s ceremony was held in the Pa'ina Room at David Buster’s in Downtown Honolulu, once again, after 4 years since the pandemic! It was such a special day for both incoming and outgoing members, as their family members watched as they passed the torch of wisdom and experience down to the next generation of leaders! It was such an amazing experience being able to bond with one another throughout the event but especially the team builder activity in the arcade by playing games and working together to get the highest scores! Our special guests this year were, Senator Brandon Elefante, Dr. Sandy Cameli, and our very own alumnus, Student Government Treasurer 18-19 Keziah Tuazon! This event truly was memorable and marked the start for new beginnings and the many great things to come… Maria, Student Government President

Highlands Intermediate Student Council Induction Ceremony 2019

Now your final award goes to…us! The Highlands Intermediate Student Council Induction Ceremony 2019 was a day to remember! This annual event was held at the Pa’ina Room at David Buster’s in downtown Honolulu. Everyone, parents and students, came in with such excitement and wonder! Our special guest this year was Representative Takayama, StuCo President 17-18 Bianca Tamayo, and StuCo President 16-17, Noelani “Dance Machine” Tugaoen! Today was a day  where the torch was passed from the current HIS Student Council to the incoming one. The candle lighting ceremony symbolized our commitment to 4 pillars of National Student Council: Service, Leadership, Voice and Engagement. After the ceremony and seriousness -- it was time eat and play games!!! The Student Council Induction Ceremony was so memorable as it was meaningful -- here’s to passing on the legacy and perpetuating awesomeness! Keziah, SG Treasurer