Services, Pacific Rim Cultures and Natural Resources, Industrial Technology and Engineering, and Arts and Communications. Waiākea has also added a Mentorship program, which is required for all upper level students. Students are placed into a mentorship based on academy preference. A new all weather track and football field were constructed in 2008, replacing the original aging track and football field. In 2002, a fire started overnight in building R and caused an estimated $400,000 in damage. The building was restored and reopened in 2005. In 2006, another fire broke out, purportedly started by an arsonist, causing a purported $1.5 million in damage. Notable alumni Kai Correa - Major League Baseball coach for the San Francisco Giants Ryan Higa - YouTube personality Billy Kenoi - former Mayor of Hawaii County 2008-2016 Darren Kimura - businessman Onan Masaoka - former professional baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers Kodi Medeiros - professional baseball player Brad Tavares - professional Mixed Martial Artist (who competes for UFC) Kean Wong - MLB player for the Los Angeles Angels External links Official Site Honolulu Star-Bulletin articles: "Waiakea shines at silver anniversary" and "School puts kids in real-world classroom" References Public high schools in Hawaii County, Hawaii Buildings and structures in Hilo, Hawaii Educational institutions established in 1976 1976 establishments in Hawaii Education in Hilo, Hawaii