The Choking Ghosts of Old Maui High School

In the abandoned ruins of the Old Maui High School, ghost stories of the place being haunted have been told for years. Those wandering too close have sometimes been attacked by a malevolent spirit, choking them.

In the quiet remnants of Hamakuapoko, Old Maui High School stands as a testament to the island’s educational history and a chilling relic of its past. Established as the first co-ed public high school on Maui by, it served the children of plantation farmers, until its abandonment in 1972 when it was moved to Kahului.

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The Old Maui High School was started in 1913 in the sugarcane plantation and missionary town. Back then, the students got to school by buggy, horse or by the Kahului Railway. After it was abandoned after people started to move to central Maui when the plantation camps closed, the building was destroyed and now only the skeleton of the huge school now stands. First it was taken by bulldozers trying to demolish the building, then by fires by vandals curious about its spooky rumors over the years, now leaving it more like ruins with its graffiti-covered archers amidst the green.

In the abandoned ruins of the Old Maui High School, ghost stories of the place being haunted have been told for years. Those wandering too close have sometimes been attacked by a malevolent spirit, choking them. — **Old Maui High School:** Main entrance façade, ruins of Old Maui High School (1913-1972), designed by Charles William Dickey (1871-1942) and constructed in 1921. // Source: Wikimedia

The Choking Ghosts Lingering in the Old Maui High School

As with most abandoned schools, it comes with haunted legends, where former students as well as staff of the administration are haunting the place. Some of the ghost stories are said to have haunted the school even back when students still attended it.

One of the most talked about ghost legends from the Old Maui High School was the choking ghost said to attack students who were skipping class. Some visitors still report about feeling something like fingers grasping around their neck when staying at the site. Could the legend of the choking ghost still be at large?

Legends of choking ghosts in Hawaii have been told as far back as the 19th century, mostly by immigrants and sailors from around the world.

The hauntings are not limited to eerie sounds. Many have described an oppressive force, as if invisible hands are choking or pressing them into the ground upon setting foot on the property. These malevolent spirits are thought to target those who once skipped classes, exacting a spectral vengeance on truants even decades later. This choking sensation is a grim reminder of the school’s strict discipline and the lingering presence of spirits who once roamed its halls.

The Girl in the Bathroom

Among the most unsettling reports from the Old Maui High School are those of a girl’s mournful cries emanating from the dilapidated bathroom. These sorrowful wails are believed to belong to a former student whose story remains shrouded in mystery and speculation.

The old school grounds, now private property, stand as a somber reminder of both educational strides and spectral mysteries. The spirits of early students and teachers are said to linger, their restless energies intertwining with the decaying architecture. While curiosity about the haunted site is natural, it is crucial to respect both the historical significance and the paranormal legends associated with Old Maui High School. Viewing the site from the road is recommended, ensuring that the past and present spirits are not disturbed.

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