NOTICE OF WEBSITE CLOSING
Effective December 31, 2023, this RHS Class of 1970 website will be closing after 10 years on the Internet. It has been a learning experience as we sought to provide an information resource for our fellow classmates, friends, and other interested parties. This website was created to be a temporary information hub for our 60th Birthday Celebration event in 2012 (dubbed "Hawaii Six-0"). It has since evolved into a resource for news and information relevant to the RHS Class of 1970. This labor of love has certainly been gratifying, and we sincerely thank you for your patience, support, and assistance. Until we meet again... Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha 'Oe! IMPORTANT NOTE: As of February 1, 2023, no new content will be posted to this website. |
Updates (in order of posting date):November 3, 2022
Our class lost another classmate: Nathan Okimura passed away on March 7, 2022. He was internationally renowned in the world of Aikido. More information is posted on the bottom of this page, under "Farewell and Aloha." Mahalo to classmate Craig Harada for informing us about Nathan. July 23, 2022
Regrettably, we have learned of another classmate who has passed away. We lost Stanley Shimoda on June 14, 2022. More information is posted on the bottom of this page, under "Farewell and Aloha." |
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Quick Links Chat & Share: Blogs for comments and responses to various subjects and topics. Elementary School Pictures: Cute, younger versions of ouselves from Hanabata days Classmates No Longer With Us: Remembering those who have passed on. Classmates Who Married Classmates: Sharing Life-After-High School. Classmates In The Spotlight: Fellow Class of 70 Riders in the news. Memory Lane: Photos, music, and more from 50s, 60s, 70s, etc. Remember when? |
Past Events & Activities Classmate Gatherings: Keeping in touch through "mini-reunions" of Class of 70 classmates. Class of 70 Reunions: Group photos from the 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th. Hawaii Six-0 - Aug. 12, 2012: Our birthday bash celebrating our milestone 60th birthday. Boomer-ang Dance - Sept. 29, 2012: Movin' & groovin' with Class of 70 members from Kaimuki and McKinley. BabyB's Beach Bash I - Aug. 17, 2013: Bringing all the outside fun, indoors at the Pagoda. 45th Reunion - Oct. 3, 2015: "Reunited and it feels so good!"-- this time at Pearl City Country Club. The Seniors' Prom - Sept. 29, 2016: Some dressed up; others came casual, but all had a great time at the St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse. BabyB's Beach Bash II - March 17, 2018: Bringing all the outside fun, indoors ... AGAIN!!! This this at the St. Louis Alumni Association Clubhouse. |
Farewell and Aloha
Over the last few months, it has been brought to our attention that we have lost the classmates noted below. For an updated list of other classmates who have passed away, go to our In Memory Of page (click here). If you have confirmed knowledge of other classmates, please email the information to rhsriders1970@gmail.com .
Over the last few months, it has been brought to our attention that we have lost the classmates noted below. For an updated list of other classmates who have passed away, go to our In Memory Of page (click here). If you have confirmed knowledge of other classmates, please email the information to rhsriders1970@gmail.com .
Stanley Shimoda passed away on June 14, 2022. As a proud Rough Rider, Stan was a member of the Chess Club and a Homeroom Vice President in his sophomore year. As a junior, he was on the Graduation Greens committee. Later in life, he was an active member of the Koko Head Lions Club, and vocationally, retired from Hawaiian Electric in 2014. He was looking forward to our next class reunion and reconnecting with old friends. Some photos of Stan's life, including a Tribute Movie, are presently available for viewing at: www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/kaneohe-hi/stanley-shimoda-10797383 (Note: it's uncertain how long these will be available).
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Allan Braden passed away on March 24, 2022. He was born in Yokohama, Japan on March 24, 1952, and most recently, resided in Ewa Beach. Allan attended Queen Kaahumanu Elementary and Robert Louis Intermediate, before becoming a Rough Rider and playing on our football team.
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Nathan Okimura passed away on March 7, 2022. He was born in Iwakuni, Japan and began to study the martial art of Aikido in 1963. Nathan advanced to become a Head Instructor in Japan and Hawaii. He later became Founder & Chief Instructor of the World Aikido Aikikai Inc. and was known as Okimura Shihan. More info is posted on the Classmates in the Spotlight page.
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Jay Komatsu passed away on February 13, 2022. During his high school years, Jay played basketball as a member of our Rough Rider basketball team.
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"Someday I may be old... but not today."
Another segment of time closes and, without interruption, a new one opens. As one year changes to the next, many of us reflect on what we have experienced, treasuring the good and bemoaning the not-so-good. Now, at the end of our sixth decade of earthly life, the natural, normal, inevitable signs of aging may be grabbing more of our attention. Still, what's inside of our "earth suit" -- our perspectives, our attitudes, our heart, our spirit -- can continue to be transformed and renewed... continue to shine and grow. May we age gently and gracefully. ~ Kelena Mori , Dec. 31, 2021
Live Well ... Learn Humbly ... Laugh Often ... Love Much ... Leave Boldly.