HI HR189

Congratulates 'Āiea High School on its 50th anniversary in 2012, commemorating the school's opening in 1961 with approximately 200 students.

Recognizes the school's growth from eight buildings on a former sugarcane field to a campus with doubled infrastructure and enrollment of over 1,200 students.

Acknowledges 'Āiea High School's achievements including recognition as a State Blue Ribbon School in 1999 and being the first Department of Education high school on O'ahu powered by solar energy.

Highlights the school's mission to "develop fine citizens in a diverse and ever-changing world" and its commitment to developing student integrity, respect, and civic responsibility.

Notes the school's Girls Wrestling Team won three individual titles and the overall team title in the state wrestling championship tournament on March 3, 2012.