Save the Date !!! Planning of our 50th Reunion is underway! The date and location for the Banquet Night is: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2020 at The Manoa Grand Ballroom in the Japanese Cultural Center (JCC). For updates on our milestone event, please check the Reunion News & Updates page on this website periodically. And if you are considering or planning to attend our 50th Reunion Banquet, please let us know (by email). This will help to maintain an ongoing headcount, as well as find out who we all can look forward to seeing again. The names of interested classmates will be added to the List on our Reunion Five-0 Attendees page. Send emails to: rhsriders1970@gmail.com To view the news and updates about our 50th Reunion... click REUNION FIVE-0 News & Updates. To see who is interested and coming... click REUNION FIVE-0 Attendees. MAHALO and HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US !!! Updates (in order of posting date):February 9 - February 15, 2020: Responses from classmates who are interested in attending and/or be involved with our 50th include: William Kelley, Allynne Tom, Lori Onaga, and Arnold Tani. For the complete list, please go to the REUNION FIVE-0 ATTENDEES PAGE.
January 9, 2020
We have been informed of the passing of another classmate David Kapua, who passed away on Aug. 29, 2017. David's senior year picture appears in the "Farewell and Aloha" section at the bottom of this page. Mahalo to William Kelley for the information. December 9, 2019
Sadly, our classmate Rodney Alama passed away on Nov. 27, 2019. More information is available on the bottom of this page, under "Farewell and Aloha." December 5, 2019
New photo added to "Photos - Post High School" page under Class Ohana. Check out a younger Jerrold Kam in the HPD Recruit Class picture, back in 1983. November 18, 2019
Mahalo to the 14 classmates who stepped up to donate toward the costs of keeping this website up and running for another year. Final results of 2019 Website Fundraiser: Individual Donation Amount: $12. Total Number of Donations Needed: 16. Total of Donations Received: 14. October 27 - November 9, 2019: Responses from classmates who are interested in attending and/or be involved with our 50th include: Linda Taniguchi and Marion Cook. For the complete list, please go to the REUNION FIVE-0 ATTENDEES PAGE.
October 3-5, 2019: A couple of new additions to the Classmates In the Spotlight page: Classmate Elton Kagimoto was mentioned in one of the email versions of Bob Sigall's Rearview Mirror column, which appears in the Star-Advertiser. And classmate Blanche (Mizuno) Ching was featured in a recent newsprint edition of Star-Advertiser, while traveling in Japan.
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Browse or revisit the various pages on this site. Use the menu of links at the top of the page or the list of Quick Links, Past Events & Activities, and Blog Topics below. Check back periodically for newly posted news and updates. Mahalo!
February 27, 2020 - Nostalgic Oldies Dance Party & Get Together
"School Night Dance" at St. Louis Alumni Association Clubhouse. 7-10 pm. $10. Live Music by Back Den playing popular 50s, 60s, 70s songs. Email for more info to: BackDenBand@gmail.com 
April 11, 2020 - Karaoke Gold
A tri-school "Golden 50th Reunion Year" event for the Class of 70 of Roosevelt, McKinley, and Kaimuki. St. Louis Alumni Association Clubhouse. 5-10 pm. $15. "Group Karaoke" format. Limited seating (50 per school). For event flyer, click the pdf link below or send email to: rhsriders1970@gmail.com. 
GOT EVENTS?
If you are having, or know of, an upcoming event that is open to, and/or, would be of interest to classmates, please send an email with the must-have details (what, when, where, cost, who to contact, etc.) to: rhsriders1970@gmail.com . 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. "Fields of Gold" by Kealii Reichel
"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, approaching the end of our sixth decade of earthly life, the natural, normal, inevitable signs of aging are grabbing 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, 2019 | ||||
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 Class Ohana 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 Class Ohana page (click here). If you have confirmed knowledge of other classmates, please email the information to rhsriders1970@gmail.com .
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Rodney W. Alama passed away on November 27, 2019. He was born on June 14, 1952 and married to classmate Williamae Hinano Kahau. Rod loved and played football, and officiated numerous local games.
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Rod Alama, in the 1969 Roosevelt Senior Varsity Football Team picture, and carrying the football as a slotback in the game against Farrington.
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Kenneth Y.F. Chee passed away on January 21, 2019. Ken was born in Honolulu and had a long career as a Harbormaster with the State of Hawaii. In his high school days as a Roosevelt Rough Rider, Ken was a member of The Mavericks, a popular boys social club.
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David A. Kapua passed away on August 29, 2017. At the time of his passing, David had been living in Waianae.
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