
Guy M. Kitashiro passed away on August 31, 2021. Before becoming a Rough Rider, Guy attended Kawananakoa Intermediate and Nuuanu Elementary. Guy is survived by brother Dan and sisters Ann, Jan, and Joy, and also leaves behind his canine companion, Elizabeth.

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RHS Collectibles Now Available (Sept 2020 - May 2021)
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 !
For more info and/or to order, please contact Jerrold directly. Email: [email protected] or phone 808-230-0547.
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 !
For more info and/or to order, please contact Jerrold directly. Email: [email protected] or phone 808-230-0547.
January 9, 2020
We have been informed of the passing of another classmate David Kapua, who passed away on Aug. 29, 2017. Mahalo to William Kelley for the information.
We have been informed of the passing of another classmate David Kapua, who passed away on Aug. 29, 2017. 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 Home page, under "Farewell and Aloha."
Sadly, our classmate Rodney Alama passed away on Nov. 27, 2019. More information is available on the Home 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.
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.
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.
April 8, 2018: Classmate and Kumu Hula Ainsley Halemanu once again served as one of the seven judges at this year's Merrie Monarch Hula Competition. The 55th annual event was held in Hilo from April 1-7. "Ainsley, you do all of us proud!"
September 6, 2017: Classmate Judy (Lum) Taira announced that she has received sufficient personal recipes from fellow classmates to complete the special commemorative RHS Class of 1970 Recipe Book. As a labor of love, Judy is donating her time, creative talent, and all the production costs to hand-make a limited edition of 10 books, which will be awarded as special prizes at our 50th Reunion. Another good reason to be sure to attend !!!
September 3, 2017: MUCH MAHALO & ACKNOWLEDGMENT to classmates Cynthia (Miyasato) Uyehara and Stephanie (Oie) Asato for their donation that paid for the annual renewal fee to keep our website up and running for 2017-2018!
August 12, 2017: New page entitled "Classmate Gatherings" has been added to feature get-togethers that happen to occur between our five-year reunions. Go to the Classmate Gatherings to check it out.
August 7, 2017: Our classmate Bert Nakamura passed away on August 7 in Honolulu. More on Bert in the Farewell & Aloha section at the bottom of this page.
May 22, 2017: Vance Inouye is one of many classmates who have become gifted doctors. Recently, Dr. Vance was featured in the prominent Business Professional Magazine. Go to the Classmates In The Spotlight page of this website for a link to the article. Mahalo to Charley Izumi for the info.
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April 25, 2017: Roosevelt High School tops the 2017 list of best public high schools in Hawaii, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
The top seven schools named in the ranking are:
#1: President Theodore Roosevelt High School
#2: Mililani High School
#3: President William McKinley High School
#4: Kalani High School
#5: Moanalua High School
#6: Leilehua High School
#7: Pearl City High School
Click here to see the story on the U.S. News & World Report website.
The top seven schools named in the ranking are:
#1: President Theodore Roosevelt High School
#2: Mililani High School
#3: President William McKinley High School
#4: Kalani High School
#5: Moanalua High School
#6: Leilehua High School
#7: Pearl City High School
Click here to see the story on the U.S. News & World Report website.
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 [email protected] .
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 [email protected] .

Guy M. Kitashiro passed away on August 31, 2021. Before becoming a Rough Rider, Guy attended Kawananakoa Intermediate and Nuuanu Elementary. Guy is survived by brother Dan and sisters Ann, Jan, and Joy, and also leaves behind his canine companion, Elizabeth.

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.

Lisa E. Wakida passed away on October 30, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. Lisa had been working in Japan for 30 years at CitiGroup.

Bert Nakamura passed away on August 7, 2017 in Honolulu. A gifted maker of Hawaiian feather hat bands, Bert was also known for his fabulous cooking abilities and his passion for karaoke singing and his many friends.

Wallace Kim passed away on February 17, 2018. Wallace was born in Honolulu.

Stanton Ho passed away on March 10, 2017. Born in Honolulu, Stanton was a renown Executive Pastry Chef, living and working in Las Vegas. Click here to read the complete obituary that depicts wonderful details of Stanton's remarkable life.

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.
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, having reached the midway point of our sixth decade of earthly life, the natural, normal, inevitable signs of aging are grabbing our attention. Still, what's inside of our "earthsuit" -- 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.
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, having reached the midway point of our sixth decade of earthly life, the natural, normal, inevitable signs of aging are grabbing our attention. Still, what's inside of our "earthsuit" -- 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.
Live Well ... Learn Humbly ... Laugh Often ... Love Much ... Leave Boldly.