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Hau'oli Makahiki ​Hou !​ 
Happy Healthy New Year !


​"Someday I may be old...  but not today."
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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 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, 2020

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Fellow Riders and Friends, we have been on this earth long enough to know that obstacles, detours, and treacherous terrains can appear without warning in our life journey.  The current spread of COVID-19 is impacting and putting all of us at risk.  As we go through this pandemic, please take diligent care of yourselves and your loved ones.  Be smart, be wise, and be kind and helpful to others in need.  KEEP THE FAITH.  WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. 


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Postponed
until further
​notice. 



​***  REUNION UPDATE  ***

Oct. 24, 2020 - Due to the continuing
COVID-19 pandemic, our 50th is cancelled until further notice. 

The following update was emailed to classmates on our current mailing list: 
​Today, Oct. 24th, would have been "the Day" of our 50th Reunion... if not for COVID-19.  And yet the cancellation of our special event is just one of many in the upheaval and widespread disruptions caused by the pandemic.  We hope and pray that you and your loved ones have been able to  effectively deal with the challenges. 

Considering the continual changes and uncertainty, rescheduling a reunion event needs to be on hold.  Staying focused on taking care of ourselves and those in our ohana is most important to all of us.  Until the new normal is unequivocally safe, let's wait with patience and optimism.  Updates will be sent out as needed. 

You'll Never Walk Alone
Remember our Class Graduation song?  For our 50th Reunion Year, "You'll Never Walk Alone" is an appropriate remembrance. For the present global crisis caused by COVID-19, the song is also a viable message of hope and inspiration.  Here are two versions of a song (originally composed for a show tune in the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel) that continues to convey the strength and resilience of the human spirit.   
  • ​Virtual Choir (May 2020 YouTube). In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, 300 people from 15 different countries came together to participate in this virtual rendition.  Special mahalo to Velma (Kau) Lee for providing the info on this wonderful performance.  Click on "Virtual Choir" to go to the video on YouTube.
  • Susan Boyle (released November 2012).  Click the Play left-to-right directional arrow below to hear Susan Boyle's soundtrack. 

​New Date:  To be determined and announced.

Venue:  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.

Updates  (in order of posting date):

December 15, 2020
We have received the sad news of the loss of another classmate.   Williamae Hinano (Kahau) Alama passed away on December 13, 2020.  More information to be posted in the "Farewell and Aloha" section at the bottom of this page, as it becomes available.   Mahalo to Avis (Miguel) Hee for the notification. 

November 3, 2020
Sadly, we have been informed of the passing of classmate Cynthia Moani (Kau) Akana, who passed away on Oct. 12, 2020.  More information appears in the "Farewell and Aloha" section at the bottom of this page.   Mahalo to Annette (Fujii) Mathias, Marlene (McCarthy) Fivella, and Harry and Natalie Kau for providing the information. 
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August 15, 2020:  New picture of 3 classmates on the Classmates Gathering page under Events & Activities.

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RHS Collectibles Now Available

Classmate Jerrold Kam has put together a commemorative package of Roosevelt High School collectibles in honor of our 50th Reunion.  Since the Covid-19 pandemic upended our celebration event, Jerrold has decided to make these special items available now. 

SPECIAL OFFER ...
​An $80 value for $20 !

Click the Download File link below for a PDF containing pictures of some of the Collectible items. 
rhs_goodies_by_jerrold_kam.pdf
File Size: 391 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

PictureJudy (Lum) Taira with a sampling of RHS Class of 70 collectibles.

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​ For more info and/or to order, please contact Jerrold directly.  Email:  ahiahihanapaa@gmail.com or phone ​808-230-0547.



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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! ​

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Attend, support, participate! 
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***  WHEN COVID-19 AND ITS IMPACT NO LONGER POSE HIGH RISKS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY, EVENTS WILL BE POSTED AGAIN AS NOTIFIED.   ***

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?
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​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 . 

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Williamae "Hinano" (Kahau) Alama passed away on December 13, 2020.  Affectionately known as Nano, she was married to classmate Rodney Alama who sadly passed away a little over a year ago on November 27, 2019.  

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Cynthia "Moani" (Kau) Akana passed away on October 12, 2020.  Following employment at Hawaiian Tel, HPD, and several law firms in Honolulu, Moani relocated to the Big Island in 1985 where she worked for Canada France Hawaii Telescope for 25 years before retiring.  She attended New Beginnings Church in Kamuela, danced hula for Halau Hula Ka No'eau, and served as Secretary for Ka'ahumanu Society.  She was also a Grant Writer for the Hawaii Island Festivals, working as a volunteer for more than 20 years.  
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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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Live Well ... Learn Humbly ... Laugh Often ... Love Much ... Leave Boldly.



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