built 2014- New Gym built at the old annex location. Hilo High School Foundation The Hilo High School Foundation was formed in 1990, with the purpose of creating and maintaining an endowment fund that would fund educational programs and activities at Hilo High School that would not or could not be funded from State of Hawaii funds. It annually provides the school with the interest earnings for distribution to programs. A committee designated by the Principal solicits and reviews proposals from faculty for new and innovative programs that benefit the educational experience of Hilo High School students. To date, the Foundation has distributed a total of over $130,000 to Hilo High School. Its 2005 Financial Report place its assets at $724,063.44. Class mascot and colors Class of 2025: Jaguars, White and Gold Class of 2024: Phoenix, Black and Blue Class of 2023: Wolves, Black and Red Class of 2022: Dragons, Black and White Class of 2021: Panthers, White and Gold Class of 2020: Lions, Black and Gold Class of 2019: Wolves, Black and Silver Class of 2018: Honus, Teal and White Class of 2017: Dragons, Black and Red Class of 2016: Sharks, Black and White Class of 2015: Wolves, Blue and Gold Class of 2014: Pink Panthers, Black and Pink Class of 2013: Tigers, Black and Red Class of 2012: Dragons, Black and Blue Class of 2011: Phoenix, Black and Green Class of 2010: Panthers, Black and Gold Class of 2009: Sharks, Black and Red Class of 2008: Tigers, Black and Silver Class of 2007: Dragons, Blue and Silver Class of 2006: Panthers, Black and White Class of 2005: Honu, Black and Green Class of 2004: Tigers Class of 2003: Dragons, Black and Red Class of 2002: Monkeys, Blue and Silver Class of 2001: Elmo, Black and White Class of 2000: Honu, Black and Green Class of 1972: Super Chicken, Red, White and Blue Class of 1971: Pink Panthers, Pink and Purple Commencement Hilo High School's commencement exercises are normally held during the end of May. Hilo High school has several commencement traditions that stretch back to the school's first graduation in 1909. The graduating class recites a variation of Gaudeamus Igitur with lyrics directly referencing Hilo High, and members of the Hilo High School Alumni Association pass out a lei to every graduate. This latter tradition is attributed to the patriarch of the Tong family, who was among the