Thank You for a Great Event and a Great Memory

8/13/2012

Big and sincerest MAHALO to all who attended, helped, supported and donated their time, energies, prayers, ideas, talents, money, gifts, and other resources to make HAWAII SIX-0 a resounding success. As a result, we have a lot of new and wonderful memories, and have made some new friendships that make our lives that much richer. We humbly thank you for blessing us mightily.

Glenn and Wilma Moriyama

19 Comments

Gayle (Ishikawa) Mizukami and Channing Ching

8/13/2012 02:58:09 pm

Thank you SO much for such a memorable & remarkable evening - way beyond our wildest expectations of a B-day Bash, much less a 60th b-day! Everyone enjoyed themselves to the fullest, the comments were ALL positive & impressive! Kudos to you!

Having the Lion Dance kick off the night was a great idea, according to all the oohs & aahs! Also the Tribute to our classmates really hit home for all!

Mahalo again for the memories!

Aloha,
C&G

Cynthia Moani Kau Akana

8/13/2012 03:07:14 pm

Thank you for orchestrating our class halau performance, I was humbled to be in such loving company, to hula to 'live' music & can hardly wait until our next gathering ... soon I hope.

To the entire Committee, congratulations, what a great job! Everything was perfect! All those extra touches from the raffle, the ono cupcakes (thnx Wilma & Teresa), the table decorations/balloons, our classmates' band, etc., all added to the wonderful evening event. When is the next Reunion?

I suggest the next time our Chinese dragon performs, they need to do the hokey pokey on skates, like the good old days at Rainbow Roller Land (Channing ... just kidding) ;-)

Much blessings,
Cynthia Moani Kau Akana

Steve Kaneshiro

8/13/2012 03:14:14 pm

What a totally enjoyable gala event y'all put on!...fantastic everything: program card, decorations, Lion Dance, table decor, slide shows, ono ono prime rib buffet, games and prizes, entertainment and fellowship. So now that it's over...it ain't over...we need your talents for 'Boomer-ang Back to the '50s & '60s'.

Steve

Paula (Takara) Yokochi

8/13/2012 03:15:12 pm

Resounding ditto! Yes indeed, RHS's 60th Birthday Bash, was truly a grand & special 'Night to Remember'! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
/paula

Collene (Kaneshiro) Nakano

8/14/2012 05:09:08 am

Words cannot describe the awesome job that you did to put on the most fabulous 60th birthday bash. It was fun, entertaining, the BEST!!!!! It was non-stop for 5 hours and that’s hard to do. There was never a dull moment. The food was great, the cupcakes were yummy, all the old pictures and short story book – OMG, how did you find all of that? The hula was great and so was the band. Wow – I’m speechless!!!! Can’t wait to see what you have planned next.

Sandi (Ing) Tuitele

8/14/2012 05:11:26 am

Hey there Rough Riders,

Congratulations on a most successful birthday celebration!!! I am so honored to have been able to attend and even participate in your special event.

· Glenn and Wilma, your dedication and persistence paid off for it was obvious that everything was well planned and executed. From the time we arrived, “checked in” and received our favors, we were embraced by all. The lion dance was a real kick and the tribute to classmates who have passed on was very moving. Please share my gratitude and kudos to your committee. I hope you are able to take some time off to relax now that it is all over – you deserve it!

· Ainsley and Teresa, thank you for your leadership, inspiration and for sharing your talents so unselfishly. You truly exemplify aloha in all that you do and say. Mahalo for allowing me (and Sharon) to join your group. We are very humbled to have been included with your classmates. The practice sessions allowed us to renew acquaintances and develop friendships with so many: Hinano, Pam, Donna, Jane, Nikki, Blanche, Wilma, Moani and others. Thank you to Ainsley and Nathan for the beautiful music and for the great comments during our performance which left so many of us “in stitches.” It’s been a very, very long time since I danced and the experience left me wanting to return to hula (if only I had some spare time).

· Gayle, thank you for your part in the event for which I’m sure you devoted much time and effort. The different games, activities, and prizes made everyone happy… there were a lot of happy faces around the room. I even got the nerve to go up and talk to some people who I haven’t seen for more than 40 years as well as to people who I never met before that night…imagine that!

· Thank you for the onolicious cupcakes Wilma and Teresa. You’re great bakers and it was an extremely nice touch to the birthday celebration, candle and all!

· Mahalo to Glenn for writing the lyrics and asking the “outsiders,” Rusty Onishi, Steve Kaneshiro, Steve Chang, Fay Takaesu, Paula Yokochi and I, to sing “Sixty Candles” to our RHS classmates. It was so much fun to learn the lyrics, choreograph the moves, and muster up the nerve to perform in front of such a large audience.

· Lastly, mahalo to an up and coming musical group: Steve, Glenn, Layne, and Jane, please let the others in your group know how much your performance was appreciated. You really, really, really sounded great (promise!) and I think you’re ready to hit the road for some “paying” gigs. I hope you consider doing it again as I know I truly enjoyed myself – I actually danced with some people I didn’t know and although I failed to get some others up on the dance floor, there was a whole lot of fun to go around as everyone recalled fond memories while listening to your music!!!

Margaret Akita

8/14/2012 05:35:59 am

BRAVO!!!!! Words cannot express how wonderful the evening was! I ditto the comments above and send another huge MAHALO for all the hard work put in by the planning committee. Perfection!

Charlene (Araki) Shiroma

8/14/2012 07:50:17 am

I know it took a lot of hard work and planning so I just want to say ~ Mahalo to the planning committee for putting on such a memorable event. I had a great time!

Colin Young

8/14/2012 11:00:42 pm

Just wanted to say you guys did one Heck of an Awesome Job. I think everyone enjoyed themselves' and you guys made it a Very Special Event !!!! The Band was Awesome...Hope we get to see them at the next one....

Thank You ....
Colin Young

Leila Ann (Higa) Leong

8/14/2012 11:01:58 pm

Just wanted to thank all of you for doing an awesome job organizing the BEST reunion ever. It was very enjoyable and great entertainment. Looking forward to the next reunion, and I will be happy to help, if needed. Mahalo.

Leila (Higa) Leong

Clifford Kalani Kaahanui

8/14/2012 11:03:29 pm

Had a great time..u guys r da bomb..da best reunion yet..and dat speech from Edith..AWSOME...SO r we getting together with Mckinley, Kalani, Kaimuki etc. soon???

Blanche (Mizuno) Ching

8/15/2012 01:07:07 pm

Sensational Birthday Bash! A gracious thank you for a splendid evening of entertainment, celebration and reuniting with classmates! Everyone had a great time!

To the RHS Class of '70 and our dear friends from McKinley and Kaimuki, take care of yourselves and continue to keep healthy and happy. Until our next round-up.

Love and Aloha ~ Blanche

Doreen Hamada-Dixon

8/15/2012 02:16:04 pm

Congratulations on a job well done to all of you involved with the planning for our 60th birthday party. It was fun and a great night to visit with our classmates. Mahalo!!!...........doreen

Daniel Tagawa

8/15/2012 02:49:36 pm

I had a blast that night! Just seeing people I haven`t seen since high school. I saw Grant Yoshikami, my buddy I use to cut out and go eat at Tori`s Lunch House. He had the Plymouth Fury. And then
there was Dale Shimizu and Bryan Teramoto. Dale use to be our bass player. Good job in putting together the slide show. The "IN MEMORY OF OUR CLASSMATES" was touching and emotional and very teary eyed.

Yes! Playing in the band was a feeling of accomplishment! At the end of the last song, I felt a high, seeing everyone on the dance floor clapping and having fun.

Good job MC-ing! You just have the natural gift of communicating with people, something I could never do.

Hats off to everyone and especially you and Wilma for a memorable evening. Again, Good Job!

Danyo

Shirleen (Saito), Karen (Saito), Curt Cho

8/16/2012 08:25:00 am

A heartfelt thanks to all of you who were "One of Many" & part of the Birthday Bash. All the planning & organizing would have been meaningless without you...our friends. Whether you came from out of town, never knew each other in high school, a guest or from McKinley/Kaimuki by the end of the night we were...all friends. Life is meaningless without family and friends.
It was a very special night full of unforgettable memories. When we blew out the candles, we all hoped to have many more magical moments. So once again thank you....stay healthy & be happy.

Now we ready to BOOMER-ANG back to the 50's and 60's with the Kaimuki/McKinley gang next month. Info is in the fyi link. You can dress up for the 50's or bust out your beatle boots, mini skirts (as if I fit) or love beads. You can just come as you are...but just come to party!

Marlene(McCarthy) Fivella

8/16/2012 08:34:31 am

Well done too all those that planned and excited the night. You can take the girl out of Hawaii but she'll always and forever be a Rough Rider and damn proud of it. The slide show of our class mates that were called home before their time was the highlight for me and to whoever put that together you touched my heart. Thanks again for adding such a great memory that I will have forever.

Cynthia Moani Kau

11/16/2015 09:01:05 am

Hey Marlene,

It was great seeing you and the rest of the gang. I wanted to order your Roosevelt bracelets. Would you pls let me know how I can purchase those beautiful bracelets? Much mahalo.

Cyn
akana@cfht.hawaii.edu

Judy(Lum) Taira

8/17/2012 06:23:40 am

Dear Class of 1970,
Although we weren't with you, we thoroughly enjoyed viewing the photos and the video. It was as if the party was in my backyard with all of you there.( I really don't have that large of a lot.) We hope to one day return to the islands for any future partying. With love from FV.

Beldrene (Kuhns) Quindara

8/21/2012 11:49:42 am

Aloha All,
I have gone to the 10th, 20th and 35th Class Reunions and our 60th Birthday Bash was definitely "The Best, Ever!"
Mahalo to the Committee that put it all together. AWESOME!!
Glenn Cho, if you are the one that did this Website, you're "Da Best"!
Until we meet again!
Bel Q.

Thank You for a Great Event and a Great Memory

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