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SCHOOL BULLETIN VOLUME LIX • NUMBER 1 | FALL 2017/WINTER 2018
Born to Lead Bobby Webster ’02 General Manager Toronto Raptors
One Team Way of Life INSIDE: Coach Eddie Hamada ’46 served as ‘Iolani’s head Father Bray’s football coach from 1960 to 1988 and as athletic Letters director from 1963 to 1991. Here, he stands among his players in an undated photo. Coach Hamada valued all members of a team equally, and he made Professional players sitting on the bench feel as important as Skateboarder the all-stars on the field. Even after his death in 2010, his memory continues to inspire others Hunter Long ’12 to live a One Team way of life. photo: ‘Iolani School Archives photo:
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bout a dozen years ago, one of my daughters’ friends SCHOOL BULLETIN noticed how kind one of the ‘Iolani bus drivers was and how, though he was older than grandpa, he always had a cheerful remark and a friendly wave. Director of Communications & ‘Iolani Bulletin Editor A Cathy Lee Chong • [email protected] “He’s not a bus driver,” my daughter chimed, though it was understandable why that assumption was made since Assistant Editor Jane Murphy Romjue • [email protected] he was behind the wheel of ‘Iolani’s small bus. “That’s Eddie Hamada! He’s famous!” Director of Interactive Media John Tamanaha ’87 • [email protected] My daughters were pretty young and Eddie Hamada ’46 had already retired from his long and revered career Art Director Leigh Morrison • [email protected] as ‘Iolani athletic director and a coach with multiple Head of School state titles, yet, fortunately, he was still active on campus, Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D. • [email protected] supporting the headmaster, serving faculty and staff, meeting with alumni, attending school events locally and The Board of Governors on the mainland, representing ‘Iolani in the community, and—when duty called— Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’77, Chair driving the small school bus. Melvin Kaneshige, Esq. ’66, Vice Chair For alumni, Coach Hamada was a walking and breathing example of One Mark Yamakawa ’74, Secretary Team, a father figure, a mentor, and one of the main reasons their days at ‘Iolani Lisa M.K. Sakamoto, Treasurer were meaningful and memorable. He taught them respect through example: when Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D., Head of School
victorious, remain humble and don’t boast; think about how the opposing team Steven C. Ai ’72 feels. Hamada himself played football under legendary Coach Father Kenneth A. John C. Dean, Jr. Bray and instilled in his players the principles of One Team. To Bray and Hamada, Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) the team’s benchwarmers were equally as important as the all-stars, maybe more so. Whitney Limm, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’76 To Chris Shimabukuro ’85, Hamada was like a second father. Shimabukuro Bill D. Mills played football under Hamada. Then, he worked alongside his former coach in Calvin S. Oishi, M.D. ’79 Raymond Ono ’72 ‘Iolani’s Advancement Office for many years. Now he is serving on the committee Kent Tsukamoto aiming to raise funds to build a statue of his coach and to raise funds for the Eddie Takeshi Saeki ’82 Hamada Scholarship Endowment which provides financial assistance for students. Jenai S. Wall “It’s true that Eddie Hamada would not have wanted a statue of him made Robert “Bub” W. Wo CULMINATING NINE WEEKS of physical and mental Somebody comes in first and sometimes records were because he was such a humble man,” Shimabukuro said, “but the committee Emelda Wong Trainor ’95 training during their PE classes, fifth and sixth graders broken, but each competitor rose to their own challenge realizes who he was and what he stood for. So it’s important that we share his story Jodi Shin Yamamoto, Esq. ’89 swam and ran against the clock in a rigorous biathlon. versus the clock, discovering new levels of capability, so future generations know who helped to develop our One Team philosophy and Russell Yamamoto ’69 confidence and courage. The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Ex Officio For nine years, this ‘Iolani version of a biathlon has begun our culture of caring for others. Coach Hamada would be happy knowing funds Tyler Kimura ’00, Alumni Representative with a 100-yard swim and was immediately followed by a And in true “One Team” fashion, an integral part of this PE raised to support this project will provide financial assistance to students in need.” run to Eddie Hamada Track, where a half-mile awaited unit involved the support and encouragement the students pro- The statue is being created by sculptor Sean Browne and will be placed on Postmaster, Send address changes to: before the finish line. vided each other during training and at the final competition. campus near the entrance to the Eddie Hamada Football Field. The two year- ‘Iolani School Bulletin, ‘Iolani School long project was launched a few months ago. Leading the project’s committee 563 Kamoku Street – Text and photo by John Tamanaha ’87 with Shimabukuro are Hugh Yoshida ’58, Brian Sunada ’66, Dale Lee ’66, and Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 Calvin Oishi ’79. website: www.iolani.org If Eddie Hamada touched your life or you would like to know more, please email: [email protected] contact Shimabukuro at [email protected]. He would love to have you join the UPCOMING EVENTS legions of people volunteering to perpetuate Eddie Hamada’s legacy so that future ‘Iolani School Bulletin generations and others who didn’t know him may also be inspired by his life and Winner of a Council for Advancement JANUARY 30 MARCH 1–3 MAY 11 MAY 27 understand why he is so cherished. and Support of Education District VII Keables Spring Musical Dance Showcase Class of 2017 Eddie Hamada made people smile and feel good about themselves, the epitome Gold Award of Excellence Community Night The Sound of Music Blaisdell Concert Hall Baccalaureate of what makes ‘Iolani a welcoming, caring community. He was synonymous with With Aaron and Hawai‘i Theatre 7 p.m. St. Alban’s Chapel One Team, iconic, and legendary. He had an energy that was infectious, and—yes Jordan Kandell ’02 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. —he was the nicest bus driver ever. Seto Hall 7 p.m. MAY 18 APRIL 21 AND 22 Chorus and Hōkuloa JUNE 2 Member, National Association of Independent Schools ‘Iolani Fair Spring Concert Class of 2018 FEBRUARY 10 Dino Days St. Andrew’s Cathedral Graduation At ‘Iolani School, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, or disability. Concerto Concert Noon to 10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ‘Iolani Campus Hawai‘i Theatre 5:00 p.m. The ‘Iolani School Bulletin is published three times each year, 7 p.m. Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer, by ‘Iolani School and distributed free of charge to alumni, current or former parents Cathy Lee Chong and grandparents, and friends of the school. Non-profit flat rate postage paid at Honolulu, Hawai‘i. For the latest information, visit www.iolani.org CONTENTS FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 | VOL. LIX • NO. 1
4 Born to Lead Class of ’02: Bobby Webster’s journey to the NBA 8 Messages from Father Bray The wise words of a legendary figure 38 True Grit Turning pro with eyes on the Olympics
Campus Happenings 2 Message from the Head of School 14 Board of Governors 16 Campus Expansion 4 18 School in Focus 20 Honors Day 22 The Festival Fringe 25 Profile: Sierra McCarty ’18 26 Slice of Sports 27 Profile: Kainoa Obrey ’99 28 Keables Chairs 29 Profile: Dalton Sue 30 Recognizing Faculty 31 St. Alban’s Minute 8 38 72 The Sound of Music Online Magazine & Change of Address Alumni News The ‘Iolani School Bulletin supports the school’s mission by sharing its 32 Father Bray Honorees accomplishments and stories through engaging articles, relevant information, 34 Alumni Service Award and news. The school mails one copy of the printed magazine to each residential postal address and emails a digital version to our ‘Iolani families and alumni. 35 A Touch of ‘Iolani An online edition is also posted at www.iolani.org. 36 Raider Recap
If you would like to update your postal or email address, please email 41 ‘Iolani Connect [email protected] with your request. Alumni may also contact the 42 Classnotes alumni office directly at [email protected]. 70 Memorials On the cover: Bobby Webster ’02 returns to visit the ‘Iolani gym he once he played in. He’s wearing the official Toronto Raptors aloha shirt. Da Kine
Cover photo by Dana Edmunds 73 Endnote
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 1 Pictured above: Father Bray with basketball, football and baseball team captains during the 1950–1951 school year.
“One Team” runs deep at our school. From the origin of the philosophy with Father Bray, to the literal expression with Coach Hamada, to today’s ‘Iolani within which it pervades all aspects of the school experience: Quite simply, “One Team” is the bedrock of ‘Iolani’s culture and the key to the lasting values and perspectives that we instill in our students.
– Timothy R. Cottrell, Head of School
2 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
“The One Team philosophy has helped me throughout my life.”
I hear this again and again from alumni. “One Team” core of “One Team” today. Recently members of the runs deep at our school. From the origin of the Stanford University Education School visited ‘Iolani philosophy with Father Bray, to the literal expression and conducted a school climate study which included with Coach Hamada, to today’s ‘Iolani within which surveying students. The team of educators came back it pervades all aspects of the school experience: Quite with the results and reported that among the top 75 simply, “One Team” is the bedrock of ‘Iolani’s culture and schools in the nation, ‘Iolani students reported one of the the key to the lasting values and perspectives that we highest scores in feeling cared for and caring about each instill in our students. other—“One Team.” Teaching values is more of an art than a science. Harkening back to the stories of Father Bray, that Highly cognitive learning, like learning calculus, can be no player is a star on his or her own and that a team defined in a very quantitative way. On a curriculum with recognizes the contributions of all, we continue to assigned dates and associated topics, it’s a process that instill this humility in how we define ‘Iolani today. We unfolds in a very regular and linear manner over a period recognize that our achievements are accomplished with of months. This is how we learn many of the subjects the help of many others in our lives. I have recently been that revolve around a body of knowledge and way of traveling quite a bit to let people know about the new approaching a subject. In general contemporary terms, boarding program and introduce many people to the this is education of the left brain, our logical, analytical opportunity to attend ‘Iolani. When asked to describe and objective selves. the school or what type of student will do well at ‘Iolani, Learning values is quite different and is theorized to I always start with the fact that we are a “we” school as take place in the domain of the right brain, our intuitive, opposed to an “I” or “me” school. Our students achieve thoughtful and subjective selves. This is the hemisphere remarkable things and they do so together with humility where we learn to process the emotions of interaction and gratitude for those around them. We take pride in with others, how we conduct ourselves and how well we overcoming challenges and striving for excellence, but can put ourselves in someone else’s shoes. As opposed to we are respectful when engaging and working with those the quantitative, this is a qualitative realm where we learn around us—“One Team.” from the experiences we have with those around us. We This philosophy guides us in how we conduct are a school founded upon Christian principles, and our ourselves at ‘Iolani, in how we express our Christian One Team ethos defines many of the values we wish to principles, and thus in how we learn to live and succeed instill in our students. We live this on a day-to-day basis, in the world beyond. Great educators contributed to the expression of these values through the “One Team” this cultural bedrock of our school. At today’s ‘Iolani, philosophy. For our students, the experience of our school we continue to embrace, steward and perpetuate this culture is a lifelong educational gift as is our remarkable philosophy so that ‘Iolani graduates reap a lifetime of programs in academics, the arts and athletics. benefits from living with “One Team” in their hearts. “One Team” teaches the value of caring for each other. A number of years ago at our kick-off coaches’ meeting, I asked the coaches who had worked or played for Coach Hamada to share some insights about the man. A common theme echoed in all the comments. Coach Hamada cared about the people around him and Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D lived this ethos with such conviction that it remains the Head of School
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 3 Bobby Webster ’02 and Mark Mugiishi ’77 are reunited in ‘Iolani's Lower Gym during a recent visit.
4 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL FOR THE LOVE OF TEAM A coach talks about why a kid from Kailua was destined for greatness
In his senior section of the yearbook, Bobby Webster ’02, who played on ‘Iolani’s 2002 state championship basketball team which travelled to Europe during his senior year, cites a Vince Lombardi quote: “Winning isn’t everything. Wanting to win is.” That drive has, no doubt, helped to propel Webster in what is one of the fastest climbs up the NBA ladder. This past summer, Webster was promoted to general manager of the Toronto Raptors, splashed across headlines and sports news feeds as the youngest ever to hold that position. He joined the Raptors in 2013 as vice president of basketball management and strategy. In that role, he helped construct a roster that won three consecutive Atlantic Division titles and back-to-back 50-win seasons for the first time in franchise history. He went to the Raptors after working for the NBA league office in New York and, before the NBA, with the Orlando Magic in Florida.»»»
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 5 in Times Square when he was working Team over self. as a legal assistant instead of being in law school. Not a traditional choice, but one Team Action over talk. made by someone relentlessly chasing a with dream. As he excelled at each step along Dr. Mark Mugiishi ’77 aka Doc Results over credit. the way, I was less and less surprised at the Talk pace that he ascended to the next level.
ISB: How would you describe the One Team ethos to someone who has never heard of “Bobby was a born leader . . . Father Bray or Eddie Hamada? MM: Team over self. Action over talk. charismatic, likable, smart. He did not Results over credit. seek out to be the center of attention, ISB: How did you try to instill the One Team yet somehow he always was.” ethos in your players, including in Bobby? MM: It’s a culture at ‘Iolani, so it’s not only about what I did. But I think we all contribute to creating that culture by A GRADUATE of the University of We used to have this play that required weaving the major tenets of the One Team California at Santa Barbara, Webster has our point guard to dribble to a specific spot philosophy into the daily execution of our not forgotten his basketball roots nor the on the floor and throw a backdoor pass to activities. If you’re coaching basketball, ‘Iolani head coach who served as his mentor, a finisher for a layup. Bobby was not our you emphasize help on defense, passing Dr. Mark Mugiishi ’77 (aka Doc), who point guard, but he was a great passer. So the ball, setting the proper screen, seeing was ‘Iolani’s head basketball coach from whenever we would start the 3rd quarter the proper spacing on the floor . . . 1989 to 2008 and led the Raiders to seven and whenever we HAD to have a basket, all of the things that make you realize state and 11 ILH titles. Today, Webster we would run this play with Bobby as the that you are successful in combination, and Mugiishi remain lifelong friends, and passer. So when he would go to get the not alone. One key element of this team Webster is taking what he learned at ‘Iolani ball to become the point guard for this one concept in athletics is getting kids to value about coaching, leadership and One Team play, it was obvious we were going to run “bench” players more than traditional “star all the way to basketball’s top level. the play and the opposing coach would yell athletes.” You need both to win, but that The‘Iolani Bulletin wanted to know at his team to watch out for that pass. Yet national treasure is the one that comes to what Doc, who is the newly elected chair in spite of the overwhelming odds against practice 100% of the time giving 100% of ‘Iolani’s Board of Governors, has to say success with the defense fully prepared always and yet gets playing time only about his former player’s rise to the top. to stop it, Bobby executed this play to a sparingly and fan glory never. We talk a basket 100% of the time . . . literally 100%. lot about the American Dream, but the ‘Iolani School Bulletin: What do you re- What does that take? Determination, unsung hero is what makes America tick. member about Bobby when he was playing resourcefulness, cunning, and adaptability. basketball at ‘Iolani? Was there a moment On the 50th time in a row that we scored ISB: If you could let people know something when you realized, “Hey, this kid is going to on that play with the entire defense set up about Bobby that is probably not widely go far? If so, what was that moment?” to stop it, I realized this kid was going to known, what would that be? Mark Mugiishi: Bobby was a born leader be extremely special. MM: He speaks a wicked “Kailua pidgin” . . . charismatic, likable, smart. He did not second only to his dad Bob Webster. seek out to be the center of attention, yet ISB: Have you followed Bobby’s career? What He turned down graduate school somehow he always was. People naturally went through your mind when you heard he opportunities at prestigious East Coast congregated around him. Besides watch- became the youngest NBA general manager? institutions in order to pursue his dream, ing him play basketball for ‘Iolani, I also MM: I have followed Bobby from the day taking a “gopher like” job with the Orlando saw him play for the Hawaii Raiders, a he graduated from ‘Iolani. Watching Magic, with a relentless determination and team that was a mix of private and public the determination that he displayed in confidence that this would parlay into school kids who played competition on pursuing his dream, I was not surprised that something bigger. the mainland. He was the leader there too. he has made history as the youngest GM in His wedding to Lauren, in the Hamptons, Regardless if a player was from Punahou or NBA history. He took risks along the way, was amazing and featured in Vogue magazine. Nanakuli, Bobby found a way to connect sacrificing incredible opportunities to pick Their first child, son August, was born with and earn the respect of every member alternatives that were less predictable. I the same week Bobby was named the of the team. remember visiting him in the NBA office youngest GM in NBA history.
6 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL This photo: Bobby Webster ’02 befriends students outside the ‘Iolani Gym. Right: The Toronto Raptors run drills in ‘Iolani's gym on October 3, 2017.
Once a Raider, Always a Raider
Do all roads lead back to ‘Iolani? In this them, in a low-key, relatable way, to get to case, they do. know life beyond Hawai‘i because, while When the NBA’s Toronto Raptors Hawai‘i will always be home, there is so were in Honolulu to play the Los Angeles much more to learn and discover about the Clippers on October 1 and 3 in the world beyond the islands. University of Hawaii’s Stan Sheriff Center “My uncle knows you!” says Kilo for preseason exhibition games, they were Scanlan ’20, referring to his father’s brother guests one morning on the ‘Iolani School Cavan Scanlan ’92. campus, and, more specifically, in the When Webster and Kilo discover they ‘Iolani Lower Gym. have someone in common, they laugh So while the Raptors are running drills and Webster stands next to him, holds his and practicing inside the same gymnasium cellphone high in the air, and the two do in which the team’s GM Bobby Webster ’02 the most obvious thing next. What else but once competed, the GM himself is outside take a selfie? the gym exchanging hellos with friends, Not only does Webster’s laid back former teachers and coaches. Webster also and approachable demeanor contribute grants interviews for the media and makes to his blending right back in at ‘Iolani, but time to talk with students who are hanging he is also wearing a Raptors t-shirt which out during a free period. He also visits the serendipitously bears the same, familiar biology classroom of teacher Ian Kusao ’02, colors which adorn Raiders garb. one of his ‘Iolani buddies. “Cool!” he says, as the students “How are you guys doing?” he asks eventually go back to their math and a group of students sitting outside doing English homework and he goes back to his homework. The students look up from their job overseeing all business decisions for an iPads or textbooks as Webster encourages NBA team embarking on a new season.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 7 Things The Words and Drawings A Coach of Father Bray Wants
FATHER KENNETH A. BRAY was not only an by Father Bray eloquent speaker and excellent writer. He was also an extraordinary artist whose drawings and sketches inspired his players to work together towards a goal 1 greater than individual ambitions. Stored in the A team that never ‘Iolani School Archives, his letters and drawings says “die.” Never quits. reveal the poignant thoughts about team, sacrifice, stamina, victory, and perseverance that continue to 2 impact generations of alumni and students. A loyal team. Hired by Headmaster Father Albert Stone, Loyal to the school, the Father Bray started coaching at ‘Iolani in 1932. coach and each other. Little did he know his correspondence to players, which was ditto-copied in purple ink, would become 3 cherished keepsakes long after his death in 1953. A team that is always in condition. 4 A happy team. No crabbers. No kickers. No soreheads. 5 A team. Not eleven men. A unit. 6 A team that wants to learn. 7 A team that doesn’t know it all. 8 A team without prima donnas. 9 A team that can be trusted. 10 A good team.
8 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL These letters and drawings by Father Bray are among his correspondence to players safely stored in the school Archives.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 9 One Team
10 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL MOMENTS
BURNING OF THE I The Burning of the I tradition began as a "flaming I" at ‘Iolani’s Homecoming on November 10, 1961. The event symbolizes school spirit and unity with students, parents, and alumni gathering to sing the alma mater at the close of the ceremony. This past September 22, students and families again gathered to celebrate the tradition in the spirit of One Team.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 11 RECESS Friendships are born at ‘Iolani, especially during recess when Lower School students {play and all are welcomed.
| “One Team means one family. I learned this from all my friends, my family and my teachers.”
TRIA BOLAND ’25 One {
A NEW DAY When the first bell of the school day rings, Upper School students head to 80 different classrooms, yet they’re connected by one goal—not just to get to homeroom on time— to start another ‘Iolani day on a good footing and to be among good friends. {
LEI OF ALOHA Students in Hālau ‘Iolani were part of the state-wide team effort to weave a two-mile long Lei of Aloha to support those affected by the shooting in Las Vegas on October 1. Students picked ti leaves and lovingly twisted and wove the leaves to create lei that would be joined with other lei being made by other groups and hālau, the goal being to create a symbol of aloha to be delivered to Las Vegas.
12 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL DISCOVER ‘IOLANI DAY Discover ‘Iolani Day is held each fall to welcome seventh graders to Upper School. This year, the Class of 2023 engaged in activities, scavenger hunts, and other games all in the name of getting to know each other {better and uniting as One Team.
| “To me, One Team means that everyone is treated fairly and no one is left behind.”
ZACH ADAMS ’21
TeamMOMENTS
LUNCH WITH A FRIEND Students in younger and older grades are paired up for Lunch with a Friend each quarter of the year. It’s a day when a picnic on the lawn becomes a way to express how everyone is a valued and important member of the school, and how each person has something to contribute to the {community, just by being a friend to others.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 13 NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ALOHA to Retiring Board Members Announcing New Officers
‘Iolani School says aloha and mahalo to David The ‘Iolani Board of Governors elected a new slate of officers effective July 1, 2017: Hulihee ’67 and Russell Saito ’61, both dedicated leaders who retired from the Board of Governors Chair Mark M. Mugiishi MD, FACS ’77 at the close of the 2016–17 academic year. Each Vice Chair Melvin Kaneshige, Esq., ’66 has given selflessly to the school and has provided Secretary Mark Yamakawa ’74 guidance and leadership so that ‘Iolani may Treasurer Lisa Sakamoto (continuing in this office) continue to fulfill its mission. (Three former officers—Chair Jenai S. Wall, Vice-Chair Mark Mugiishi ’77, DAVID HULIHEE ’67, and Secretary Steven Ai ’72—served in their past offices for the maximum four the chairman and two-year terms allowed by the Board’s bylaws. Jenai and Steven continue to serve president of Royal on the Board.) Contracting Ltd., served as a member of ‘Iolani School’s board CHAIR MARK MUGIISHI, MD, FACS, has served on the Board since 1990. He of governors since 1988. is the executive vice president and chief health officer for HMSA, co-founder As the longtime chair of both the Endoscopy Institute of Hawaii and the Eye Surgery Center of of the school’s finance Hawaii, and medical director of Venture Accelerators Cellular Bioengineering, committee, he shared his financial acumen, Inc. and Skai Ventures, LLC. As ‘Iolani’s boys varsity basketball coach from oversaw the school’s finance and investments, 1989–2008, Mark led the team to 7 state championships and 11 ILH champi- and helped grow its endowment. A graduate of onships. He earned his B.S. and M.D. from Northwestern University Feinberg Syracuse University, David has been passionate School of Medicine. in his philanthropy to ‘Iolani School through support of capital needs, scholarships,and the annual fund. Like his father, Edwin Hulihee VICE CHAIR MEL KANESHIGE, ESQ., has served on the Board since 2009. ‘39, David has been a devoted ‘Iolani parent He retired as executive vice-president of real estate and development for and grandparent and has worked to promote the Outrigger Enterprises Group, a position in which he oversaw the global ‘Iolani’s stature in the community. acquisition, development, management and disposition of real estate assets. Mel earned an A.B. from Harvard University and a J.D. and M.A. (in city planning) RUSSELL SAITO ’61, from the University of Pennsylvania. He and wife Dr. Nancy E. Pace have two of the law firm Devans, children: son Pace ’05 and daughter Tate ’08. Nakano, Saito, Lee Wong & Ching, served as a member of the SECRETARY MARK YAMAKAWA has served on the ‘Iolani Board since 2009. school’s board of gov- He is currently president of Hawaii Dental Service. Prior to that, Mark served ernors since 1979. Russ as executive vice president/chief operating officer for The Queen’s Health earned his B.S. from Systems. Mark earned a B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and an Stanford University and M.B.A. from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. He and wife Ruth have two his M.B.A and J.D. from Columbia University. daughters: Rachel ’02 and Robyn ’05. A dedicated member of several committees, Russ has supported the school in many ways, making generous contributions to the annual TREASURER LISA SAKAMOTO has served on the Board since 2009. She is the fund, capital campaigns, and more. He has Diocesan finance officer for the Roman Catholic Church of Hawaii. At ‘Iolani, provided guidance and wisdom while helping to Lisa volunteered as ‘Ohana treasurer, grade level representative, and parents lead the school through important transitions. symposium committee member. She also chaired ‘Iolani’s Head of School Russ and his wife Lei have three sons, John search committee and development committee. Lisa earned her B.B.A. from ’88, David ’93, and James ’97 who-like their the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and her M.B.A. from New York University. parents-perpetuate the One Team tradition. She and husband Keith have two sons: Jeffrey ’09 and John ’12 .
14 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The ‘Iolani School 2017–18 Board of Governors: (seated) John C. Dean, Emelda Wong Trainor ’95, Vice Chair Melvin Kaneshige ’66, Chair Mark Mugiishi ’77, Head of School Timothy R. Cottrell, Treasurer Lisa Sakamoto, Secretary Mark Yamakawa ’74, and Russell Yamamoto ’69; (standing) Alumni Representative Tyler Kimura ’00, Calvin S. Oishi ’79, Kent Tsukamoto, Jenai S. Wall, Bill D. Mills, Robert “Bub” W. Wo, Steven C. Ai ’72, Jodi Shin Yamamoto ’89, Raymond Ono ’72, and Whitney Limm ’76. (Not pictured: Thomas Fargo, Takeshi Saeki ’82, The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick)
Welcoming New Board Members The ‘Iolani School Board of Governors elected two new members to its 21-member board effective July 1, 2017:
KENT TSUKAMOTO, CPA, MBT, is the managing partner of WHITNEY LIMM, MD, FACS ,’76 is the chief physician Accuity LLP, Certified Public Accountants, a Hawai‘i-based executive and executive vice president of clinical integration at firm that is the successor to the Honolulu office of Pricewater- The Queen’s Medical Center. Whitney previously served as chief houseCoopers LLP. Kent received his B.B.A from the Shidler of general surgery at The Queen’s Medical Center and president School of Business at the University of Hawai‘i Mānoa and his of the Hawaii Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. M.B. in Taxation from the Marshall School of Business at the Whitney earned a B.S. from Stanford University and an M.D. University of Southern California. Kent and wife Jean have two from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Whitney children: son Ryan ’95 and daughter Sara ’07. and wife Harvalee have three children: daughter Blair ’05, daughter Codi ’07, and son Drew ’09.
MAHALO to former Board Chair Jenai S. Wall
Mahalo to Jenai S. Wall, who was elected to the Board in 1997 and who served for eight years as Board Chair. While her term as chair has ended, she continues to serve as a member of the board. Jenai co-chaired ‘Iolani’s first major capital campaign in 2002, led the school through the acquisition of the Date-Lā‘au land purchase, and made possible the lead gift to the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. A visionary and compassionate leader, Jenai continually demonstrates her dedication and service to the school and community.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 15 UPDATE: CAMPUS EXPANSION
‘Iolani School has announced plans for a Campus Expansion to include a new K–1 Community and a Residential Hall. Construction over the course of the 2017–18 school year will include
A five-story Residential Hall to house 112 Hawai‘i, U.S. mainland, and international students in grades 9–12.
Five free-standing buildings, each containing two classrooms that more than double the teaching space of the current K–1 classrooms.
A park-like natural Designing a Reading Tree playground encircled by winding covered nstilling a love of reading is an important feature an elevated platform with a homemade walkways that connect aspect of the experience at ‘Iolani. To tree designed by faculty and students in the the five buildings. provide first graders with a space that Sullivan Center’s Fabrication Lab. A prototype Iinspires diving into books and thinking of the tree has been created and next steps call creatively, the new first grade classrooms will for a full-scale version.
Shared space and inspiring MORE TREES ON CAMPUS learning areas, such as Plans for the Campus Expansion call for an increase in the number of trees planted on campus. indoor tree houses serving Trees which have had to be removed for the Campus Expansion will be repurposed and reused as reading nooks, indoor with the wood transformed to benefit students as outdoor musical instruments, benches and gardens, and a private balance beams in the Natural Playground. A wood sculpture by a local native Hawaiian artist is lanai behind each building. also being planned to commemorate the trees’ origins.
16 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL EVERY STEP of the Way
MEET DAVEY, CLASS OF 2018
As a junior, Davey won First Place and Best In Category awards at the prestigious Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his project, A Noninvasive Morphokinetic Model for Aneuploidy Screening of Human Preimplantation Embryos. Davey’s groundbreaking research is possible because your At 'Iolani, students are educated and empowered so that support of the ‘Iolani Fund allows when they go out into the world, they’re ready to change it. us to provide university level research facilities and one-to-one Your generous support allows ‘Iolani to build an experience mentorship to our students in the for every student that goes beyond the basics, creating a margin of excellence that is a catalyst for bigger thoughts, Sullivan Center for Innovation dreams, and actions. and Leadership.
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Give in the enclosed envelope or at www.iolani.org/give SCHOOL IN FOCUS
Opening K–12 Chapel
The first school-wide chapel was held on September 5 to launch the new year. To welcome kindergartners to the student body, the senior class escorted them from Lower School to Upper School and into the gymnasium where K–12 chapels are held. This tradition marks how the senior class takes on the role of the oldest grade level, while the new kindergarten class arrives as new members of One Team.
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Learning through Drama
irst graders explored the idea of “we all have stories, big and Fsmall” as guest teacher Dr. Jamie Simpson-Steele taught from September 12 to 29 and incorporated drama strategies to help students explore the concepts of character, setting and problems. A professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Simpson-Steele’s visit was sponsored by the Tam Young Arts Chair and spanned classes over a three-week time frame. She explained that each person is a character in his or her own story and that all characters have traits. “What are your traits?” she asked as the students began to reflect on the stories in their own lives. Visit www.youtube.com/iolanischool to view a video about learning through drama.
Literature of the Ocean Clears Invasive Species
Juniors and seniors in the Literature of the Ocean class on September 20 ventured into a waterway near campus with stream biologist Cory Yap to study the health of the water as it flows into the ocean. One of the goals of this service learning field trip was to clear invasive species that are disturbing the ecosystem in the Ala Wai watershed. This group caught and released 51 specimens of native species. The program, which has cleared over 13,000 invasive species since it began, is making a difference to restore the native population of O‘opu and Āholehole. “The work we did is important because it helps the Hawaiian ecosystem to regain its endemic and indigenous species, and by doing this work, we can inspire others to help as well,” said Nathan Hue ’18.
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The Miracle Worker
he ‘Iolani Dramatic Players staged performances of William Gibson’s play The Miracle Worker at Diamond THead Theatre from November 1–5. The play tells the true story of teacher Annie Sullivan and her blind and deaf pupil Helen Keller in the late 1800s. The emotion packed drama was performed with sensitivity as students immersed themselves in their roles and delivered outstanding, flawless productions.
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Fourteen members of ‘Iolani School’s Class of 2018 have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Fif- ty-five high school seniors in the state of Hawai‘i qualified as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. ‘Iolani students represent 25 percent of that accomplished group. These academically talented seniors, among roughly 16,000 na- tionwide, have an opportunity to continue in the competi- Congratulations to the following members of the Class of 2018: tion for approximately 7,500 Daniel K. Brigoli Nathan D. Hue Bethany K. Lum Claire X. Shao National Merit Scholarships Sean P.B. Callahan Sabrina M. Kawakami Liana L. Owen Winston W. Wei that will be awarded, begin- Ana F. Danko Megan Y. Kawamura Lily M. Perry ning in March. David H. Huang Joycelyn H. Liu Arupa S. Poudyal
20 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS Peace Day Celebration ‘Iolani students participated in the tenth annual Peace Day Hawaii Celebration on September 16. Members of the ‘Iolani Peace & Justice Club, Global Issues Network, and Operation RAD shared their mission to spread peace throughout the world beginning with ‘Iolani School. One of their projects is to engage students in learning more about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through Hawaii- inspired “Peacemon” characters which they designed. The Global Issues Network Club empowers students to tackle global issues in their community such as food waste. Operation RAD strives to increase awareness about the plight of refugees in Darfur and other parts of the world.
Honors Day Awards Cum Laude These special awards were presented at the annual Honors Day chapel services at the beginning Society of the school year. For the complete list of awards, please see the September edition of Imua.
THE REV. CHARLES L. HALTER MEMORIAL THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY The Cum Laude Society is BOOK AWARD BOOK AWARD an organization that honors Awarded to the eighth grade student superior Awarded to the 'Iolani senior who best scholastic achievement in history, actively involved in the athletic combines academic excellence, athletic at secondary institutions. program, and who exhibited class leadership, excellence and fine character. honesty, and integrity. Congratulation to the Jason K. Wang ’18 following members of the Class Andrew K. Dawson ’21 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA of 2018 for belonging to this BROWN UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD esteemed group: BOOK AWARD Awarded for exemplifying the qualities and Awarded to the student who best combines characteristics of Benjamin Franklin—a scholar, Sean P.B. Callahan academic excellence with clarity in written and innovator and community servant. Bryson H. Choy spoken expression. Natalie R. Uhr ’18 Susan M. Hasegawa Joycelyn H. Liu ’18 WELLESLEY COLLEGE BOOK AWARD David H. Huang THE DAVID P. COON LATIN Awarded for outstanding contributions to Nathan D. Hue BOOK AWARD ‘Iolani School in scholastic achievement, Phuong T. Huynh Awarded for proficiency in Latin and leadership, and citizenship. Jewel M. Ito achievement in other studies. Megan K.K.S. Rodrigues ’18 Remi M.C. Jose Susan M. Hasegawa ’18 YALE UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Noelle Karpowicz HARVARD UNIVERSITY Awarded for outstanding personal character Megan Y. Kawamura BOOK AWARD and intellectual promise. Naoto N. Kishi Awarded for combined excellence in Winston W. Wei ’18 Landon S. Kushimi scholarship and achievement. Jenna N. Lau Megan Y. Kawamura ’18 UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA JEFFERSON BOOK AWARD Joycelyn H. Liu COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BOOK AWARD Awarded to the student who best represents Bethany K. Lum Awarded to the student who brings to the study the Jeffersonian ideals of scholarship, Jenna A. Maruyama of the humanities a spirit of independent inquiry, leadership and citizenship Liana L. Owen high achievement, and personal integrity Kenneth A. McKinlay ’18 James G.E. Pentland Sean P.B. Callahan ’18 Reyn Tyler D. Saoit KOON CHEW LUM PRIZE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Awarded for excellence in writing for students Claire X. Shao BOOK AWARD in Grades 7 through 9. Trevor J.M. Tamura Awarded for academic achievement, leadership Kahiau M. Among ’20 Natalie R. Uhr qualities and contributions to co-curricular Jason K. Wang activities. BAUSCH AND LOMB AWARD Winston W. Wei Nathan D. Hue ’18 David H. Huang ’18 Kyla B. Yamashita
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sharingarts AROUND THE WORLD
22 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL The ‘Iolani Dramatic Players travelled this past August to the world’s largest theater festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland, to perform two shows: “1000 Cranes” and a musical revue “We All Have Songs” at The Space in Surgeons’ Hall. This was ‘Iolani’s third appearance at the Fringe: the first wasA Commedia of Errors in 2010 which was followed by Sweeney Todd in 2014.
this year, approximately 40 students took part in the ‘Iolani productions at the Fringe. The script of “1001 Cranes,” based on the children’s historical novel Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, was written by ‘Iolani theater teacher Rob Duval, who was inspired by Yuji Sasaki (Sadako’s nephew) who visited students and faculty at ‘Iolani in November 2016. Sasaki shared stories about his family, dispelling a few of the myths that have been written in some of the books about his aunt. He also shared a tiny paper crane that Sadako had folded with a needle. At the Fringe, after each performance of “1000 Cranes,” ‘Iolani students draped exactly 1000 paper cranes on the set. They played to sold out audiences, and received not only a favorable reviews but a nomination for the prestigious Freedom of Expression Award from Amnesty International. Students also taught audience members how to fold their own paper cranes after each performance, sharing arts around the world.
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being at the fringe festival was an incredible experience primarily because of all the culture in which we were immersed. Never before had we been surrounded by such a large population of people sharing the same passion as we do, and coming from so many different places around the globe. For most of us, seven days was the longest time our show had ever run. We really had to work together to keep the energy high during every show, and to keep each performance as fresh as the The cast invites children in previous one. the audience to join them – Camryn Yee ’18 in a Bon Dance.
for me, the experience of travelling to and performing in the Fringe festival was phenomenal. I loved seeing the huge variety of shows at the festival. Many different groups had come from all over the world with their own shows to perform. We all had to work as One Team backstage, whether it meant setting up the stage before the show, opening the curtain for another cast member to enter, or untangling long strings of cranes before they went onstage. – Alyssa Kimura ’22 24 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Student Profile
An Artist’s Perspective Sierra McCarty ’18
Henry Matisse said, “Creativity takes courage.” Courage is especially important for artist Sierra McCarty ’18, a gentle yet bold, promising college-bound senior who is unafraid to take risks or take on challenges. President of the ‘Iolani Dramatic Players, McCarty entered ‘Iolani in kindergarten. She got an early start in the arts by acting in school plays and grew interested in the backstage aspects of theater, specifically lighting design, which complements her lifelong passion for drawing and painting. She’s been creating art since she could hold a paintbrush.
PAINTING GIVES HER A GREATER APPRECIATION for the incredible detail of the world around her, and encourages her to see the beauty in everything. Her love for drawing and painting complement her captivation for lighting design, and the two interests converge to help her develop a sense of color interaction—a key element in her artistic work. She also enjoys line-drawing because, as a kid, she read a lot of comic books.
ART IS HER OUTLET. It is also a way of viewing the world. “Through art, we can express thoughts and ideas that we may not be able to effectively verbalize. . . . Art is a glorious lens to view the world through, not a mere regurgitation of what we see with our eyes, but instead art reveals how our experiences shape our perceptions,” McCarty notes.
Through art, we can express thoughts and ideas that we may not “ be able to effectively verbalize. . . .”
PASSION AND FREEDOM are what make being involved with theater and the ‘Iolani Dramatic Players rewarding. Unlike painting, which is an overall solitary experience, theater is very much a common vision among the actors and backstage crews, who work together to tell a single story. McCarty says sometimes the workload is stressful, especially when she gets home late and needs to do homework. But she says she doesn’t resent the late nights and sometimes “thankless job of being stage manager”; instead she remembers being happy about the experience. “It’s so important to do things that make you happy,” she says.
THE ARTS CAN BE A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE, McCarty notes. Each piece she is involved in, whether a painting or a theater production, changes the way she thinks about or interprets people, places, and ideas. She believes viewing the world through a fresh perspective helps her become a better, more understanding person, or photo by Dana Edmunds by photo provides her with insight into herself. She adds: “Art is a major part of who I am, but it is not a stagnant part. It grows with me, and sometimes it changes me, or I change it. Art is always pushing me to improve in all aspects and challenges me to find beauty in unlikely places.”
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 25 SCHOOL IN FOCUS » Slice of Sports Ann Kang Invitational Tournament
For the first time, the ‘Iolani girls varsity volleyball team won the Ann Kang Invitational Volleyball Tournament, an especially special experience since the tournament honors the late Ann Kang who was an ‘Iolani teacher and coach for more than 20 years and who died in 2003 at the age of 47 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Kang started the annual pre-season girls tournament and after she died, the school renamed the tournament in her honor.
For ‘Iolani’s athletics calendar go to www.iolani.org/about/school-calendar or follow ‘Iolani Raiders on Facebook www.facebook.com/IolaniRaiders. Fantastic Fall Season The fall varsity sports experienced a fantastic season with several championship titles and exciting matches. The varsity boys bowling team finished first in the ILH and fourth in the state. Girls bowling also took home the ILH title. Boys cross country brought home the state and ILH championships, while girls cross country came in a close second at both the state and ILH finals. Football finished third in the state and ILH. Girls volleyball finished second in the state and ILH. Boys and girls kayaking also had a great seasons. Boys water polo finished second in the ILH. And cheerleading finished second in the state, the highest ranking in ‘Iolani history.
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A World Full of Teams Kainoa Obrey ’99
Volleyball runs through the veins of Kainoa Obrey ’99, who has been the head of the ‘Iolani’s girls varsity volleyball program since 2012. He has coached high school volleyball for more than 12 years, including three years at Mid- Pacific Institute, and one year each at Hawaii Baptist Academy and Hawaii Pacific University. In 2016, he led ‘Iolani to its first state girls volleyball championship since 2001 and was named ILH Coach of the Year. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Obrey also played professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals.
VOLLEYBALL IS A BIG PART of his family, which is always “on the go,” so every moment they can, they spend time together at home just hanging out and playing games, or watching tv and movies. He and wife Kelli (Koochi) Obrey ’98 have two sons, kindergartner Kameron, Class of 2030, and 21-month-old Konnor.
LOVE FOR THE SPORT started in the eighth grade when Obrey played intermediate level volleyball and the team won the championship. He also started helping and learning from those closest to him. Obrey’s older brother, Teoni ’92, has coached volleyball for 20 years and runs a volleyball club. Kelli played volleyball at Creighton University and her family also runs a volleyball club. It is awesome to feel the support of “ the entire ‘Iolani School community.” PLAYING ON A TEAM, Obrey believes, gives students much more than sports skills. They learn how to be productive members of a bigger cause. “The world is full of teams,” he says. As an ‘Iolani coach, and in partnership with faculty and staff, he plays an important part in developing each team member into a whole person.
“IT IS AWESOME to feel the support of the entire ‘Iolani School community,” he says. “We appreciate everyone coming to our matches, watching online, sending encouraging words, and more! Love the Raider Nation and the pep band!!” he adds.
AFTER A LOSS, Obrey tells players: Let’s learn from this experience and work to be better tomorrow.
AFTER A WIN, he tells players: Let’s learn from this experience and work to be better tomorrow. photo by Dana Edmunds by photo EVERYONE HAS A ROLE on the team: players, managers, and coaches. We trust each one will play and execute his or her role with full effort and engagement. All members contribute to the team’s success and the team’s growth. That’s One Team.
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2018 KEABLES CHAIR HOLDERS: Power of the Written Word
Screenwriters and journalists Aaron Kandell ’01 and Jordan Kandell ’01 will return to campus to serve as the the 2018 Keables Chair Holders. Recently, they were writers for the Disney hit Moana and the film Adrift. The brothers graduated from the University of Southern California where they studied film and creative writing. They have also written feature film and television projects for Disney Animation,
2018 Keables Chair Keables 2018 Warner Brothers Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Paramount Pictures. Writing for Moana enabled the Kandells to draw from both their writing talent and creativity and their knowledge of the customs and culture of Hawai‘i.
KEABLES COMMUNITY NIGHT Aaron and Jordan Kandell will speak on January 30, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in Seto Hall. This event is free and open to the community. photo by Keith Kandell Keith by photo
HISTORY OF THE KEABLES CHAIR
The Keables Chair was established Harold Keables taught English introduced to ‘Iolani a method by the ‘Iolani Board of Governors at ‘Iolani from 1965 to 1980 after 30 common in colleges: he used codes in 1982 in honor of the late Harold years in the Denver public school to direct students to a grammar book. Keables. Donations from graduates, system. He was named Life magazine In 1998, the English department teachers, parents, and friends of the Teacher of the Year in 1960 and died introduced its own book, named the Chair have made it possible for ‘Iolani at age 82 in 1982. He touched students Keables Guide, which was tailored to to bring to campus each year a visiting and faculty at ‘Iolani with his passion the needs of ‘Iolani students. professional to work in classrooms and for learning and high standards for Keables never owned a car. He speak at evening events. writing. He was dedicated to all of his preferred to live within walking students, not just the gifted or talented distance of the school so that he could writers, but also the ones who initially walk to campus. He was passionate struggled with words. Each Chair about supporting ‘Iolani. He would continues his legacy. attend ‘Iolani sporting events wearing “I pay special tribute to Harold his formal coat and tie. Keables, my AP English teacher,” “Because he cared so much for said author Guy Kawasaki ’72 in a what he was teaching, we cared too,” 2011 Bulletin article. “He taught me remembered Cyrus Won ’70, who that the key to writing is editing.” took several of Keables’s English A true academician, Keables courses. “He was such a good teacher was also famous for his meticulous and so passionate about teaching us correction of student writing. He well. We didn’t want to let him down.”
Harold Keables teaches a class at ‘Iolani School circa 1965.
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Teaching Technology Together Dalton Sue
Time sure flies when you’re having fun, and for Lower School computer and technology teacher Dalton Sue, the past 36 years have whizzed by. Sue joined ‘Iolani in 1981 and some of his students today are the children of former students. Over the years, he has also been a social studies teacher, counselor, and Lower School summer director all while he and his wife Ellarene have raised a family of Raiders: Devynne ’03, Denysse ’06, and Dyllon ’12.
IN THE SUMMER OF 1984, then Headmaster Rev. David P. Coon understood that Lower School students needed access to and experience with computers, so he converted the lanai of the Lower School teacher’s lounge into a computer lab. Although Sue was the Lower School counselor, he had a great interest in computers and hoped to explore ways to integrate them into ‘Iolani’s curriculum. In 1986 the teacher hired to oversee the lab had to leave, so Sue helped out in the computer lab, and stayed.
YOUNG STUDENTS ARE FEARLESS, he says. They are willing to experiment and take chances. To his Lower School students, an error is not a “big” mistake; it’s just not the path to the goal, and students understand they need to keep trying to find the right path. One thing he loves about teaching younger students is seeing how they express finding success. It could be joyous celebration, a big smile, or eyes wide open.
TEACHING TECHNOLOGY is all about constant change. Since ‘Iolani instituted its iPad Initiative, Sue understands how these tools allow students to learn in their comfort zone and at their own speed, be it warp or dog-walking speed. Information is literally at students’ fingertips. Students are responsible for much of their learning. “It is not a matter of how much information a student knows, but where they can find it, and is it accurate,” he notes. A student’s expression of success could be joyous celebration, a big “ smile or eyes wide open.”
COLLABORATION HAPPENS more easily with technology. Students are able to work together anytime and anywhere. Sue marvels at how technology makes students’ access to information from many sources possible. Collaboration stimulates individual thinking, encourages group processing, and helps organization.
‘IOLANI’S ONE TEAM
photo by Dana Edmunds by photo philosophy, for Sue, is working together to make things better. “I start my class by giving instructions to 18 individuals. Each student’s comprehension and understanding may be different. But what happens soon is individuals start helping their classmates in the spirit of sharing and helpfulness. They work together to achieve the objective,” Sue says.
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Frances Bomke, standing far right, recently retired after 17 years of service to ‘Iolani. Pictured iLead Award with her are: librarian Carrie Miwa recognizes and head librarian Tennye Cabrera, English teachers seated; archivist Georgina Tom and The iLead Award for innovation librarian Clarissa Sin, Recognizing Faculty Recognizing was presented to the Upper School’s standing. English Department at a faculty meeting at the beginning of the Mahalo to Frances Bomke school year. Congratulations go to the entire department: Micheline Frances Bomke retired from ‘Iolani School after 17 years of dedicated McManus, Michael Among, Yuki Basso, service as a library technician. In 1994, she began volunteering in the Frank Briguglio, Sarah Cauthen, Laurie Lower School library when both of her children, John Bomke III ’01 Chang, Leslie Evans, Theresa Falk, and Melanie Gens ’05, were attending summer school at ‘Iolani. Her Peter Greenhill, Robert Kane, Adrian volunteering evolved into a part-time position in the Lower School Khactu, Michelle Knoetgen, Michael library. In 2000, she moved to the Upper School library, thinking that LaGory, Sydney Lang, Edward Lee, she would work here until her daughter graduated in 2005. Thankfully, Tora Nishimiya, Debra Otsu, Yakshi she remained longer than she had planned. She is now enjoying good Palmer, Kyla Shaw, Lisa Tsuruda, Cate books, watching K-dramas, and traveling, and she promises to return Waidyatilleka, Laura Wang, Peter to campus for frequent visits, especially when the cafeteria is serving Webb, Joseph Won and Nathan Zee. Shepherd’s Pie, one of her favorites. Congratulations.
John Bickel receives Ernell C. Young Award
History teacher John Bickel received the 2017–18 Ernell C. Young Award for his commitment and dedication to students. The annual award is named after Ernell C. Young, a long-time math teacher at ‘Iolani who passed away in 1996 at the age of 52. Her family established the award to help provide teachers with support and funding for profes- sional resources. Bickel joined the ‘Iolani faculty in 2001. He has taught seventh grade geography, ninth grade History of the Modern World, as well as War in 20th Century (History & English), A.P. European History, and A.P. American Government and Politics. He has advised the Opera Club, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Model Congress, Model U.N., History Bowl, Young Democrats, and for one year We the People. He runs the ‘Iolani Veterans of Foreign Wars “Voice of Democracy” Contest and American Legion Oratorical Contest. He also serves on the admissions committee is a member of the school’s senior masters. “I love teaching because of its importance in the world,” he says. “We are shaping the next generation of citizens and leaders. Much is in our hands!”
History teacher John Bickel received the Ernell C. Young Award at the beginning of this school year.
30 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL SCHOOL IN FOCUS » St. Alban’s Chapel
‘Iolani One Team Acts Against Hunger
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu
ood—the making of food, the eating of food, the This year, the ‘Iolani community will come together sharing of food—frames our daily lives. We have as one team to stand against hunger. Throughout the year, Fbreakfast in the morning to fuel our days, lunch to students in every grade will learn about hunger in chapels keep us going, and at the end of the day, families gather and religion classes. They will also be given opportunities to together around the table to eat and connect. serve the hungry in our community. When we gather around a table to eat, something very Lower School students are participating in the UNICEF special happens – stories are shared, memories are made, and Kid Power campaign. This program empowers children to community is created. It is around take action to end global hunger and the tables to which we are invited help severely malnourished children that we discover that we belong, by using their boundless energy— that we are loved, that we are valued. when they run, jump and play—to We are so very blessed – blessed that save lives. we have people to gather around our With the help of Upper School tables, blessed that we have food to students, faculty, staff and families, share, blessed that we never leave the Lower School hopes to accu- the table hungry. mulate 300,000,000 steps to unlock Sharing food is the most basic $5000 in funding for life-saving ther- way that we take care of one anoth- apeutic food packets. If the students er. If this is true, what does it say reach their goal, they will be able to about our world that there are many reverse severe, acute malnutrition for who have no table, no food to share, 83 children. If you would like to help no favorite meal to speak of, and for the Lower School students reach whom hunger is a daily reality? their goal, you can access the website According to the United Na- using the QR Code below. tions, every 3.6 seconds someone in We will also hold two food the world, usually a child under the drives to benefit our local commu- age of five, dies of hunger or factors related to extreme pov- nity—one in November for our K–12 Thanksgiving Chapel, erty. One in five people in our islands lives in a food insecure and one in early May when we hold our 2nd biennial ‘Iolani household. Children in our neighborhoods go to school every Empty Bowls event (Thursday, May 3, 2018). Donations of day on an empty stomach. Kupuna within one mile of our fresh produce and canned goods will be accepted for Aloha campus eat ramen noodles, four packs for a dollar, because Harvest and the Institute for Human Services. that is all they can afford. Meanwhile, every 3 seconds, 6,000 All members of our ‘ohana—students, families, faculty, pounds of edible food is thrown away in America. staff and alumni—are invited to attend the Empty Bowls We have forgotten that we belong to each other. The event to enjoy a simple supper of soup and breadAD Dand YO UlearnR ST EPS ! Our physical activity can help provide life saving world needs a global transformation of minds, spirits, hearts about how we can help the hungry in our community.meals to malnour ished children around the world! and priorities. Together, we can end hunger. #LoveStandsSupreme scan qr code, submit your steps
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One Team Goal: by: The Rev. Nicole Simopoulos 300,000,000 steps = 12,500 meals or go to: bit.ly/iounicef One Team Goal 300,000,000 steps = 12,500 meals FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 31 SCHOOL IN FOCUS
54th Annual Father Bray Memorial Football Classic
The 54th Annual Father Bray Memorial Classic took place August 26 on the Eddie Hamada Field, helping to launch a new school year in the spirit of One Team and to honor Father Kenneth A. Bray, who is credited with perpetuating the One Team philosophy. The afternoon began with an alumni reception in the student center that recognized Father Bray Honorees Allen Wong ’71 and Lloyd Nishimoto ’71. Several members of the Class of ’71 attended to support and cheer the honorees on.
The Game
The game between ‘Iolani and Kaimuki High School ended victoriously for the Raiders with a 57-34 score. The Classic’s halftime show featured the marching band and dance team with cheerleaders escorting the Honorees onto the field. The Classic was also livestreamed from Kozuki Stadium. Proceeds from the Classic support school programs, scholarship and athletics.
32 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL Allen Wong ’71
Allen Wong ’71 served as a running back and defensive player under Coach Eddie Hamada ’46 and also played on the basketball team. Memories of his playing days are highlighted by games in Honolulu Stadium, playing in the Turkey Bowl, and winning the championship against McKinley. His favorite memory is singing the alma mater on the bus rides back to ‘Iolani after games. After graduating from Occidental College, Wong returned to ‘Iolani as a math and chemistry teacher, and coach for football, basketball and baseball. He joined his family’s dental business, working with his two brothers and eldest son. His wife Cheryl served on the board of the ‘Iolani ‘Ohana and as ‘Iolani Fair Chair. Wong continues to volunteer at the Fair in the Hawaiian food booth alongside his ’71 classmates and fellow honoree Lloyd Nishimoto. He and Cheryl have three children: Berton ’08, Jelene ’11, and Alden ’13.
2017 Father Bray Honorees
Lloyd Nishimoto ’71
As an ‘Iolani student, Nishimoto was active playing soccer and football, running track and wrestling. The One Team ethos permeated his playing career as he recalled the classic story of how if one player received juice, then all players should receive juice; if one player received a lei, then all players should receive lei. While still a student attending the University of Hawai‘i, College of Engineering, Lloyd was asked to return to his alma mater to coach JV soccer, JV football and all levels of track. Over the span of two decades, he coached all three sports while working as an engineer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He retired from coaching when his son, Michael ’00, entered the 7th grade. Nishimoto serves as the Class of 1971 Fair Captain and volunteers long hours to help make the Fair a success. In addition to Coach Eddie Hamada, Nishimoto was also inspired by these ‘Iolani coaches: David Yamashiro ’51, Alvin Yamashiro ’60, Bob Barry, Bernie Ching, Earl Hedani ’63, Reid Elam ’70, and Mike Wong ’74.
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Alumni Service Award David Hulihee ’67
avid Hulihee, ‘Iolani Class of 1967, has served as a distinguished and dedicated leader in the ‘Iolani community for over 30 years working to perpetuate the ‘Iolani legacy and better the community at large. The son of alumnus Edwin ’39 and Christina Hulihee, David lettered in basketball, football and track during his time on the Ala Wai campus. After graduating from ‘Iolani, DDavid attended Syracuse University where he completed his B.S. in accounting. He joined the family business, Royal Contracting Co. Ltd., one of Hawai‘i’s largest civil construction companies, and currently serves as chairman and president. In 2008, David was named president and CEO of Grace Pacific Company and served as its chairman until A&B’s acquisition of the company in 2013. David also serves on the board of directors for the Weinberg Building; upgrades of the athletic facilities; First Hawaiian Bank and Alexander & Baldwin, and has the Date Lā‘au property acquisition; building of the dedicated his time to serving on the board of the Queen’s Sullivan Center for Innovation and Learning; and most Health Systems and as past chairman of the board for the recently the formulation of the multi-year expansion of Bishop Museum and Kalihi Palama Health Center. campus which will commence shortly. In 1988, David was elected to the ‘Iolani School A humble and philanthropic leader, David is a Board of Governors under Reverend David P. Coon and dedicated advocate for the Stone Scholarship Program Board Chairman Malcolm MacNaughton and served and providing the opportunity of an ‘Iolani education for nearly 30 years until his term ended in June 2017. for up to 24 students annually who demonstrate high Through his decades of service on the Board of Governors, achievement and financial need. With his leadership, David has been instrumental in guiding the evolution and the Stone Scholarship will remain in perpetuity for expansion of the campus including the development of generations of ‘Iolani students to come. David’s relationship with ‘Iolani is a lifelong one as a child of an alumnus, a student, an alumnus, parent and now grandparent. Both his daughters, Carolyn Ah Quin ’92 and Nicole MacDonald ’95 are alumnae, and the fourth generation of Hulihees, Hoku ’24, Remy Ah Quin Top: David Hulihee ’25 and Stone Ah Quin ’27, are current students. David’s accepts years of service to ‘Iolani and the community at large will the alumni have a lasting impact on the students who pass through service the halls and buildings of ‘Iolani today, and for many award at the more decades to come. 2017 A Touch of ‘Iolani. Thank you, David, for your many years of unwavering Right: David service, support and dedication to our ‘Iolani ‘Ohana. Hulihee with Mahalo. his family.
34 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL 22ND ANNUAL A Touch of ‘Iolani Saturday, August 5, 2017
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50TH REUNION iCONNECT-LEVERAGING IMARA SUPPER SUNDAY 1 CLASS OF 1967 2 THE ALUMNI NETWORK 3 The ‘Iolani Mid-Atlantic The Class of 1967 The ‘Iolani Alumni Asso- paths to success and Region Alumni group celebrated their 50th ciation hosted a special their thoughts on what gathered on Sunday, June reunion in conjunction with half-day networking it takes to succeed in 4, to celebrate the start the graduation of the Class workshop in the Sullivan today’s job market. The of summer with a Supper of 2017 on Saturday, June Center for Innovation and panel was followed by Sunday at Champps 3. During the graduation Leadership on Saturday, small breakout and open of Arlington. Alumni in ceremony, alumni were June 17, to connect young networking sessions. attendance were Alyssa recognized for their years alumni professionals with The event even featured Marti ’00, Lanai Ferguson of loyalty and support of successful alumni already a job board with over ’87, Bryan Horikami ’82, ‘Iolani. The weekend-long established in their careers. 125 postings for alumni Wade Ishimoto ’59, Mark celebration culminated in With nearly 100 in atten- to peruse. Nakagawa ’85, Guthrie a morning on campus with dance, the morning started Angeles ’12, Dennis Chong a tour, memorial service off with an alumni panel ’90, Serena Li ’11, Ian Wong for their classmates in St. featuring Nelson Chun ’70, ’12, Chanelle Yamada ’00 Alban’s Chapel, and lunch Raymond Ono ’72, Kenric and Isaac Nakamoto ’70. hosted by Head of School Murayama ’76 and Cindy Thanks go out to Uncle Dr. Timothy Cottrell. Sakai ’87, who shared their Wade for the door prizes.
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HŌKŪLE‘A HOMECOMING REUNION WEEKEND ALUMNI SUMMER CONCERT UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH WITH THE ‘IOLANI ‘OHANA COLUMBIA LUNCHEON 4 5 KICK-OFF DINNER 6 The ‘Iolani Alumni 7 Celebrating Hōkūle‘a’s Alumni from classes ending Association hosted the ‘Iolani alumni attending the return home from its in 2 and 7 commenced their annual Summer Concert University of British Columbia Mālama Honua worldwide reunion festivities at the featuring Willie K this were hosted to a special voyage, ‘Iolani alumni and annual Reunion Weekend year on Saturday, July 15, luncheon on September 7 their families were treated Kick-off Dinner hosted by in the Center Courtyard. at the Robert H. Lee Alumni to a special afternoon on Head of School Dr. Timothy The gathering of ‘Iolani Centre by distinguished UBC board Hōkūle‘a on Sunday, and Lisa Cottrell on Thursday, alumni, families and friends alumnus Sheldon Trainor and June 18. Alumni enjoyed August 3. The annual event, featured the opening set his wife Emelda Wong Trainor a talk story session with which welcomed over 350 by soloist Lauren Baba ’95. The young alums gathered Hōkūle‘a crew members alumni and their guests ’09; food booths by the to talk story, share their who are ‘Iolani faculty to campus, opened with a marching band, girls cross experiences “From ‘Iolani and personal tours blessing by Matt Wagner ’92 country and boys varsity to UBC” and experience the coordinated by Megan and concluded with class water polo teams; magic aloha in Vancouver. Alumni in Kawatachi ’93, whose new reunion gift presentations and balloon art by the attendance were Caryssa Kim position is Director of the totaling over $3.9 million in summer school magic ’17, Christina Sen ’16, Jacob Sullivan Center. gifts and pledges to ‘Iolani class; and henna tattoos McFarlane ’16, Jodie Fong ’15, School. Thank you for your for the keiki. Kelly O'Keefe ’17, Michael loyalty, love and generosity to Okumoto ’17, Lana Camp ’17 our alma mater. and Tori Gallacher ’17.
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Professional Skateboarder TRUEHunter GRIT Long ’12
By Beau Flemister ’X01 ALUMNI NEWS » Profile
hen asked if she’d ever been injured throughout her professional skateboarding career, Hunter Long ’12 nodded politely, regardless of how dumb that question may have been. Of course she has. In W skateboarding, you fall 100 times to land one trick. “The worst injury was when I broke my ankle,” she says. “It was literally falling off and the doctor said I would never walk right again. But I proved him wrong and I’m totally fine.” You see, that last part—about proving the doc wrong—that’s what keeps Long going. That mettle, that grit, that determination against all odds. If you look closely, at her elbows, for instance, you can see evidence of that gumption. Dozens of tiny scars from the concrete skateparks, bowls and vert ramps. Translucent nicks and scratches from busting through glass ceilings in a male-dominated sport. Freshly back from China (placing 4th in the Vert World Championships at Nanjing), the ‘Iolani and University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa grad turned X-Games competitor talked with Bulletin writer Beau Flemister ’X01 about her unique career path, her 2020 Olympics goal, and why Cyberspace is more treacherous than hitting asphalt.
‘Iolani School Bulletin: So how did you HL: I’d say I just really love passionate consequence for people to write whatever get into skateboarding? Or, what was it people. Seeing people getting excited they want online and it’s oftentimes really about the sport that initially attracted about their sport or art or social cause— mean. Just totally unnecessary stuff. So, you to it? that really inspires me. But if I had to pick cyberbullying is a real thing and it happens Hunter Long: Well, it was raining at the a person, it would be my grandma, who to me all the time. But I look at other girl basketball courts so my friends and I skated raised me since I was baby. I was definitely skaters, and they also get really rude and down to the skate park. [laughs] I guess it the child she never expected to have, but creepy comments on their social media as was totally an accident. I was in elementary she’s my best friend. well. That’s definitely a problem that I've school at the time, but it was as simple as been facing. While I delete everything that. We explored a place beyond the courts. ISB: Amazing. Was it tough for you that’s negative, I still have to read it, which breaking into a predominantly male- isn’t pleasant. ISB: Nice. So who would you say were driven culture like skateboarding? your major influences in skateboarding? What was that like—or were the guys ISB: Gosh, that’s such a shame. But at HL: There’s honestly way too many to list. pretty supportive? the moment, in the surfing world for The Uncles at the skate park are always HL: Really, the toughest part is making instance, women like Paige Alms on super encouraging. Basically, I look up a living off of it [laughs]. Female athletes Maui are breaking boundaries at big to just the pure talent of the pros that I aren’t ever really paid that well across the wave spots like Jaws. What would you am fortunate enough to be able to skate board. So it’s a work in progress for sure. say the equivalent is to that in skating with in these national and international I’m doing my best, but I still have to support for women these days? competitions I’ve been going to. Nicole myself with other means of income. HL: Women are breaking boundaries every Hause, however, is my freaking hero. She ISB: Have you ever been to skate parks day in skating. It’s pretty common. But does the gnarliest tricks. in or outside of Hawai‘i and the guys there are plenty of tricks that no woman look at you funny for being a woman? has ever done before so the progression is TRUE GRIT ISB: And outside of the skate world? HL: No. I do have to say that people on the definitely happening. Sure, there’s a long photo by Joanne Barrett Joanne by photo What kind of people inspire you? Internet are very rude though. There’s no way to go and a lot of room for improvement, By Beau Flemister ’X01
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the skate parks on the Mainland are way more advanced, but the community here in Hawai‘i is so strong. The level on the Mainland is much higher, so I do travel Barrett Joanne by photo there a lot to practice.
ISB: Talk to me about the term “tomboy.” Do you see it as good, bad, or derogatory, in regards to stereotypes people commonly give to women breaking boundaries in male-dominated sports? HL: People always called me that growing up, but I never saw myself as a tomboy. I guess I just didn’t like Barbie dolls. Like I said earlier, people on the Internet are really rude, and that’s the hardest part about being a woman in a sport because you're judged on so much more than your talent.
ISB: What about the future? A lot of pro skaters seem to go on to start brands or companies; is that in the cards for you? HL: I am currently actually working that but the girls get better and better every to make it happen. Going to school there out. I have a couple coals in the fire. My year. Personally, I’m trying to learn a 540 really changed my life. I don’t think my degree is in business, and I definitely plan because that would really set me apart from parents and grandma really understood the to have a long-term business after my my competitors and I’ve been wanting to skateboarding thing until recently, though. skateboarding career. I actually co-founded land it since I was a small child. The Olympics has really changed the view a marketing company—not so much as a on skateboarding, and I’m training hard backup plan but more as a strategic move to ISB: Awesome. How has a place every day to make them in 2020. Now that I pay the bills. But currently, my main focus like ‘Iolani influenced you in your am on these bigger stages like the X-Games, is training for the Olympics and building a skating career? it makes a lot more sense to them. brand around my skateboarding. HL: Mainly, ‘Iolani taught me to work hard, be persistent and persevere through ISB: What do you love most about ISB: Finally, what’s your advice to problems to find solutions. Being a female skating or the way it makes you feel? girls who would like to follow in athlete is not easy, especially coming from a HL: Skating is the most constant thing in your footsteps? small skateboarding community in Hawai‘i. my life. No matter what is going on in life, HL: I’m the only person in my friend group I’ve had to get really creative with funding skating will always be there for me. I’ve who still skateboards today. Regardless of my passion and working really hard to turn created such a strong bond with the people where I will take my skateboarding, I do it it into a career. I’ve met through skateboarding, so for me, because I love it. I would be skating even it really is like a family. As far as actually if there were no contests, no Olympics, no ISB: It seems like other students from skating goes, my favorite are bowls, park rewards. So passion is a huge part of it. ‘Iolani have gone on to pursue pro and vert. That’s what I grew up skating in But also going out and making it happen athlete careers in more mainstream and it just feels really satisfying. is what will get you the farthest. Sponsors sports, but not many go on to pursue don’t just come knocking on the door. I careers in extreme sports. Tell me ISB: Is the skating community in have to network, market myself, and also about that not-so-typical path for you. Hawai‘i a lot different from skating perform at my best. So my advice is to put HL: Going to ‘Iolani was my choice. I really on the Mainland? in way more than you expect to get out of it wanted to go and I did everything I could HL: Well, Hawai‘i is really unique. Sure, and truly enjoy the ride.
40 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL Introducing Events ‘Iolani Connect, photo by Joanne Barrett Joanne by photo Young Alumni Reception your online connection to ‘Iolani Alumni Alumni from the Classes of 2008 through 2017 are invited to reconnect and see classmates, throughout the world. share your college and professional experiences, and network with recent alumni. Join us for the fun annual gathering over the holiday break with complimentary food and beverages.
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and enjoying life. We have had many luncheons, dinners and smaller gatherings among our Ohana. Interact, get involved, they REUNIONS say! Aileen (BOLO) Soneda, takes ukulele Classes ending in 3 and 8 will celebrate their milestone reunions in 2018. lessons (to play like BOLO), is involved Your classmates have been diligently meeting and planning gatherings to with a harmonica band, is in a walking group, commemorate your reunion activities. Alumni celebrating their reunions travels, and is involved in other community this year are invited to the following: activities. “We’re a bunch of Old Folks, but REUNION WEEKEND A TOUCH OF ‘IOLANI we think young. Best of all, WE HAVE FUN KICK-OFF DINNER and enjoyment!” Aileen says. Marge (KB) Saturday, August 4, 2018 Choy, I believe, is still traveling the world; Thursday, August 2, 2018 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. others are minding their grandkids. Other 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. ‘Iolani School, Center Courtyard than watching the Korean drama series on ‘Iolani Center Courtyard TV, there is not much to say about staying Presented by the Class of 1999 and Hosted by the ‘Iolani Alumni Association home doing nothing! Lessons learned, guys! Dr. Timothy and Mrs. Lisa Cottrell Keep-a-moving!” And have fun! Reunion ticket pricing and reserved Invitations will be mailed tables will be available for reunion Ray Hatate, Howard Han, and Bill Lee along in early summer classes at the Senior Benches. with some friends had a surprise visit with Harold “Ripper” Han recently where we had Purchase tickets at www.touchofiolani.com the opportunity to talk about all the “old times” that we could remember – especially our old school days and football. By the way, Howard Han got his new pet dog, Kolohi, from the Almadova ’51. Elmer was a Vietnam War Humane Society where Harold Han, Jr.,‘80 ’49 Hero, a “Soldier Retired,” a friend and fellow is the field service manager and enforcement Just recently, while chatting with Ron Han soldier I will never forget! I just wanted to officer. Remember that Howard’s wife Shirley ’79, the state director of the office of veterans’ share my story about friendship! died in April, and Kolohi’s companionship service at his Tripler Army Medical Center truly helps to alleviate the situation! Besides Office, I talked about my wartime buddy Not much news about our OHANA – but it pets, visiting “long-time no see” friends—as who I believed was killed in action during is sad to hear that some are caregivers, while we all are—can be good for us. the Korean conflict. We trained together and others have a caregiver. Hope that all’s well trained others for combat – among them was as can be. Guess we all must cope with these Gilman Hu’s Labor Day luncheon in Howard Han – for nearly seven months, then changing but difficult situations; though we September will bring all of us—classmates, I never heard from him again! Overhearing age, we must continue on! Remember the widows, and other friends—together again our conversation, a woman shouted, “Elmer good times and do what you can do! Ed Chun with lots of time to talk story, socialize, have Solidum is my dad; he’s alive and well.” What and Tommy Lau continue to work (not for the some fun, and enjoy all the good food and a strange coincidence! Nearly 65 years gone by bucks but to stay active). Cy Wong called from drinks. See you all then. To Gilman and Ruth, and, in June, I finally got to see him during his New Jersey to tell us of his new adventures, our heartfelt thanks again for the invite. visit from Texas. Elmer was the quarterback hobbies, experiences, and experiments—all at St. Louis High School on the team that for the sake of anti-aging and maintaining beat ‘Iolani. Since he was a great ball player, a good quality of life. Exercise and volunteer the Army “yanked him off the ship” headed work keep me busy. We wish others would call ’50 to Korea and then assigned him duties as to tell us what they do! How quickly time flies! We just celebrated the quarterback for the Army football team our 67th Reunion in Las Vegas from May in Schofield. It was surprising to hear that Many widows of our fallen classmates are 16-21, 2017. Can you believe it’s been 67 Howard Han and Harold Han ’50, among in touch by phone and via beautiful cards to years since we graduated from ‘Iolani in 1950? others, were his teammates. Elmer was a say “Hello.” They speak of their travels, their Unfortunately, several classmates were not friend to many from ‘Iolani, asking about involvement in community events, including able to attend for various reasons. However, folks like Wally Ho ’50, the Hans (Paul ’56 volunteering and exercise activities, and our three loyal classmates from California and Clarence ’51), Mervin Lopes ’51, and Ben socializing. In short, they’re busy, involved, participated as usual: Willard Souza and
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who was a real estate developer both here and on the West Coast.
Our host, Sam Hata, was with the City of Honolulu as budget director, finance director, and deputy managing director. After leaving his post with the city, he became director of operations at Kamehameha Schools. Albert Ching, co-organizer of the get-together, was the loan and compliance officer of First Hawaiian Bank. Other participants were Meredith Ching, Albert’s wife; Patsy Tanimura, Albert Tanimura’s widow; and Carol Chung, Giovanni Chung’s widow.
In Memoriam: Albert Tanimura passed away on July 13, 2015, leaving wife Patsy
Enjoying dining at Osaka Japanese Bistro in Las Vegas on May 19, 2017, were (left side) Mary Clary, Willard and son Bradley. Albert worked at Central Souza ’50, Ed Aoki ’50, Shigeo Sumida ’50, and (right side) Elaine Aoki, Sun Yet Wong ’50, and Janet Wong. Pacific Bank and the Small Business Administration.
Mary Clary, Shigeo Sumida, Sun Yet Wong then rushed over to the Hatas’ but forgot to Ronald Masaji Nakatsuji passed away on and Janet Wong. Ed Aoki, the only classmate bring his Hawaiian Frost, a dairy treat that he February 15, 2017. Ronald was a baseball from Honolulu, attended with his wife, Elaine, produces. The product can be found at Costco, player at ‘Iolani, a jet pilot for the U.S. Air making a total of four classmates. Although Sam’s Club, Longs, and various supermarkets. Force, and a cost analyst at Hickam Air Force we were few in number, we enjoyed renewing Base. He is survived by wife Dorothy, sons our friendship, especially in a smaller group. James Tanaka came with his wife, Jane. This Ross and Robert, and three grandchildren. was a surprise as James is a classmate who We will schedule our Honolulu 67th Reunion many of those on O‘ahu have not heard from Gordon Heung Ing Chang passed away May in December and will mail notices very soon. or seen since high school. 10, 2017. Gordon played football for Father It is our sincere hope most of the remaining Bray’s ‘Iolani team. He later coached at Hilo classmates will attend. Also joining the group were Jie Sing Chun, High School and ‘Iolani. Gordon retired who was a reservations agent for Pan from Castle High School as a career guidance American Airlines; Philip Chun, who was counselor. He is survived by Kay, his wife of ’52 director of the Kalihi YMCA; and Lowell Ing, 41 years. Our class celebrated Cinco de Mayo at Sam and Lynette Hata’s home in Mānoa. George Yamamoto, a former navigator with the U.S. Air Force, stopped by for a while before leaving to get his car repaired.
Calvin Kam and Stanley Shimoda, prominent retired physicians, were present as well as Calvin’s wife, Shirley.
Russell Heu, much improved after a serious neck injury, was driven to Sam’s by his wife, Happy. Russell agreed to roast a suckling pig for next year’s get-together in May or June.
Edmund “Flea” Yee, until recently a pharmaceutical representative for Aqua Pharmaceuticals, and his wife, Alice, called Gilbert Yamada, who thought the Members of the Class of ’52 gathered at the home of Samuel and Lynette Hata. Pictured: Lowell Ing, Samuel get-together was the following week. Gilbert Hata, James Tanaka, Jie Sing Chun, Edmund Yee, Phillip Chun, Russell Heu and Albert Ching.
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Coolidge donated funds to finance the “I will probably never go to another class ’55 building of the auditorium. (There is a reunion; I went to one years ago when I was We received the following from John Ono wonderful story about Mrs. Coolidge, in getting to go to the Stanford Ph.D. program via email and decided much of it might be of her later years, when she was slightly deaf. in Classical Chinese Literature. It was at interest to readers from various ‘Iolani classes: Early on, she sponsored modern music. For the Kanraku, the teahouse owned by my example Bartok’s String Quartet No. 5 was ‘Iolani classmate Raymond Fujii’s parents. “The impetus for this email was reading in the commissioned by her. So a reporter asked her: One person, who had a job at the Honolulu most recent ‘Iolani School Bulletin that John ‘Mrs. Coolidge, you sponsor modern music, Waterworks and who had too much to drink, Wiley ’55 passed away in 2015. When I was at why not modern art?’ Her tart reply was: ‘I got very loudly abusive, asking why I was Harvard, he and his older brother, Roger ’54, may be deaf, but I’m not blind!’) not working. It was just very awkward all both, then, at Cornell, stopped by at my dorm around. Speaking of Raymond, he first went apartment. But there was no time to talk, as I “The auditorium is perfect for chamber music, to Coe College in Iowa and later transferred was rushing out, late to a class. Sadly, we never seating only 478. Because I make an annual to Columbia. We kept in touch for a while. I communicated after that. donation to the Music Division of the Library have wondered where he is now. Also, while of Congress, I can request tickets directly, at Stanford, I met Kenneth Katsuyoshi, who “Going on 80, I thought I would send this instead of going through TicketMaster, or was in the area, but we did not keep in touch. rather miscellaneous email. I have never EventBrite. Eventually, I plan to set up a And I have a vague recollection that I once contacted ‘Iolani School in this way, and this named fund in the Music Division. It requires met James Murata after he had gone to med will probably be the one and only time. I only a very modest $25,000. As I say, it will be school. But those are the only contacts, which dislike talking on the phone because phone more lasting than a tombstone. I have had with my ‘Iolani classmates.” conversations are so ephemeral. I prefer emails, which I can refer back to. “If any ‘Iolani person in the D.C. area would like to attend one or more of these concerts, “Given my background, I might be able to help please contact me via email. Because my ’58 in some way. Schooling: Harvard; Columbia friends like chamber music, my designated Class Representative: Law School; Stanford Ph.D. Program in tickets go very quickly. The only exception LEONARD CHOW Classical Chinese Literature, w/ a specialty in is the December 18th Stradivari death [email protected] Classical Chinese Poetry. I also have a degree anniversary concert. I am always committed in Library Science. for that concert, with a friend who went to the Oberlin Conservatory. Because of my “Work history: DOJ, D.C.; Hawaii Medical donation, I receive invitations to events of ’59 Library, now closed; Library of Congress, D.C. the Music Division. They are in the Great Class Representatives: I got into Harvard, and got a thin envelope Hall of the Library of Congress, which is JAMES YAMASHITA from Yale, which was where I wanted to go. It all marble, with frescoes on the walls and [email protected] just goes to show the near-randomness of the ceiling. It was renovated a few years ago (H) 808-373-9617 acceptance process. to clean the tobacco stains, from when the Great Hall was used as a workspace for over “And it is always a bit odd that more students a century. Because I have been encouraged apply to Stanford, than to Harvard. Why to hear more, different music, I have gone to Pursuing a lifelong hobby, Herman would anyone want to go to Stanford, when the Gershwin Prize events, and the ASCAP Tanaka ’59 and he/she could go to Harvard? Palo Alto and event. So I have heard Stevie Wonder, Paul wife Cynthia Stanford are 35 miles, at the end of the McCartney, and others. The tickets are regularly go Mid-Peninsula, from San Francisco. And that usually for a guest and myself. But there has fishing off the coast of Molokai. is enough to make a difference. The Stanford been the rare occasion when I have asked for On August 3, students are as smart as those at UC-Berkeley, more tickets. I once asked for tickets for four Herman’s catch but because there is so little to do in Palo guests and myself. The season schedule for included an 11.5 pound ulua and Alto and at Stanford, they spend a great the Library of Congress concerts comes out a lobster. deal of time in the UGLI / Undergraduate at the beginning of October and is available Library, and they can appear to be bit dull online. Again, if anyone wishes to attend any and uninteresting. of the concerts, he or she should send me Our congratulations go to the ‘Iolani Class an email: email: [email protected]. The of 2017 graduates. Among them are four “The Coolidge Auditorium is a performance sooner, the better, since the tickets go very grandchildren of Class of 1959 alumni: Kelli venue for the music division at the Library quickly. Also, they do not have to get the Ann Kimura, granddaughter of Eugene of Congress. Music performances including tickets from an online ticket agency. Tickets Young; Kawai Scanlan, granddaughter of chamber music concerts have been ongoing are free with only a nominal service charge. Rags Scanlan and daughter of Sean Scanlan there since 1925, when Elizabeth Sprague ’87; Camryn Fujita, grandson of Robert Fujita;
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The ‘Iolani School Bulletin has been publishing a the first annual Diocese convention presided CLASS Classnotes section since the magazine’s inception in 1961. over by Dickey. Everyone knows of Dickey’s News about alumni includes career changes, graduations, serious and solemn demeanor, so I’d thought NOTES marriages, births, travels and other occasions. I’d liven things up a bit by presenting a plaque DEADLINES Clearly shot print or digital photos are accepted and may be to him at the close of the session. The official mailed separately from emails or attached to submissions. title of the bishop is The Right Reverend, and Digital photos must be high resolution (minimum 1800 x the bishop’s calling card states: The Right SPRING 2018 1200 pixels). Please identify people in the photos. Space Revered (name); (roman numeral) Bishop of December 15, 2017 limitations may prevent some photos or submissions from the Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i). The plaque being published. Thank you. SUMMER 2018 I presented read as follows: April 15, 2018 MAIL: ‘Iolani School Bulletin E-MAIL: ‘Iolani School [email protected] DIOCESE HOUSE RULES FALL 2018 563 Kamoku Street Rule No. 1 August 30, 2018 Honolulu, HI 96826 FAX: (808) 943-2326 The Bishop is Always Right Rule No. 2 If the Bishop is wrong, see Rule No. 1 and Jonah Sen, grandson of Mike Sen. We grades you had to be part of the choir or be That is why I am called the wish all of the new alumni all the best in an acolyte. Neither Dickey nor I could carry a Right Reverend Richard college and other future endeavors. tune, so we became acolytes. It was in the 5th S.O. Chang IV Bishop of the grade that Dickey mentioned to me that he Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii (The Rt. Rev. Richard S.O. Chang died was going to be a priest. He had his calling at August 30, 2017. See the Memorials page.) very young age. He was serious about it. How “As the audience roared, Dickey just gave a serious? In my senior yearbook classmates slight smirk in acknowledging the gift. His When his classmates learned of the wrote stuff like ‘Good luck in life,’ ‘Best mother, who knows Dickey the best, couldn’t unexpected death of Richard S.O. Chang, wishes,’ and ‘Much success.’ Dickey wrote, stop laughing when she was told about it. several were inspired to share memories and ‘Don’t forget to go to church while at college.’ That was the kind of relationship Dickey and reflections of their special times together both I did heed his advice, however, and was an I had. during their years at ‘Iolani and into their acolyte for a while at the Episcopal Church various adult vocations and avocations. on [my college] campus. “What I was able to perceive of Dickey as a classmate, a member of the church, and a dear Mike Sen, a Son of ‘Iolani when there was no “Dickey and I weren’t really close friends friend was his humility, insight into problems, kindergarten, shared the following: “Dickey in school in the sense that we would hang good business acumen, and above all integrity. passed away so suddenly just a few weeks ago around together or double date. Of course, Besides the crew cut which Dickey had worn that only now am I realizing he is truly gone. he was in the upper 10% academically with since I first saw him in the 4th grade, his He was over at our home for dinner a week guys like [Roy] Adaniya, [Royce] Fukunaga, integrity never wavered. Dickey was the right before he entered the hospital and showed no [Edmund] Whang, and [Dennis] Ing. I had person, at the right time, at the right place to signs of illness other than that he wanted to to be satisfied being in the upper 50%. There lead the church out of the financial quagmire leave early due to a doctor’s appointment the was a unique understanding, however, a it had gotten itself into. Dickey said that he next morning. bond, so to speak, to be there for each other would be a servant leader upon his ordination whenever the need arose. Although I hadn’t as bishop, and he was true to his word. “Since his retirement as Bishop of the seen much of Dickey during my college Episcopalian Diocese of Hawai‘i, Dick took years or when I was in the Navy, I was quite “Why the nickname Dickey? Both Richard up home cooking as a hobby, and he and I and honored when he called to ask me to be and Dee preferred him being called Dick our wives would meet at least once a month an attendant at his wedding. His brother- instead of Dickey. I guess Dick sounds more for dinner. Dick was actually a good cook in-law, Mel Tomita ’61 and I were the only mature. However, Dickey’s father Richard and a connoisseur of wines. What Episcopal non-clergy in his wedding party. Dickey also was also called Dick. Dickey wasn’t a junior, clergy doesn’t enjoy wine? Remember Fr. officiated at my wedding at the chapel next to so he couldn’t be called Junior. So to avoid Harvey Buxton, Fr. Stretch, and a few other St. Andrew’s Cathedral and at the baptisms confusion, it came down to Dickey. Some of clergy who were our teachers in high school? of my son and grandson. us still remember him as Dickey. They could finish a liter in no time. The four of us were the Short Notice Club Diners, as “Dickey and I had a closer relationship on his “I won’t forget to go to church tomorrow, in, ‘Eh, I’m cooking this…tonight.’ ‘We’ll be return from New York to become bishop of Dickey. over at 6 and will bring the wine (or dessert).’ the Episcopal Diocese here. He influenced my returning to and becoming more active in the Your friend, “Dickey came to ‘Iolani in the 4th grade. Those church and the Diocese. As a delegate of Holy of you who can remember, in the 5th and 6th Nativity Church in Aina Haina, I attended Mike”
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Jim Yamashita, who came to ‘Iolani as a granddaughter Madison Moriwake; and complimentary benefits and services. Mel also seventh grader, reflected on a more recent brother Nils ’62. A private funeral service and looked forward to attending the 49ers games connection with his ‘Iolani classmate Bishop celebration of life was held on May 15 at Oahu with some of our classmates and friends. Richard Chang. Prior to August 1983, Jim Cemetery, and besides family and close friends, had not seen Richard Chang since their 1959 the Class of ’60 was also invited. Among And now for better news. Our 60th reunion ‘Iolani graduation. “Fast forward to August those present from the class were Warren will be approaching soon. Keep your eyes 1983, when my family and I returned to Chung, Robert Fujita, Harold Gusukuma, focused on 2020 and think about when, where, Honolulu. Mike Sen invited me to be part of Nelson Jones and Family, Lloyd and Loretta and what activities we should be programming the planning committee for our 25th reunion Kagawa, Roy Kaneshiro, Wayne Kawamura, for this big event. We will be sending a survey in 1984, and I went to the first meeting. After James Kawashima, Steven Kondo, Douglas to you in the near future. the meeting, I chatted with Richard with his Masatsugu, William Matsuura, Nathan white collar on, having not seen him in 24 Minn, Paul Shigenaga, Erik and Naomi And other great news. Robert Fujita has years. I say ‘I enrolled my two daughters in St. Takai, Harold Tanaka, Michael Tom and volunteered to be our new class rep, taking Andrews Priory.’ Family, Leslie Uyehara, David Wong, the place of Mel Chow. Also, Shag has Herbert Yoshimura, David Yoshioka, and volunteered to assist Rocky and Bobby in “Richard says, ‘Me too.’ Wilfred Yoshioka. Randall Ng, Everett Pang reviewing any news regarding our class that and Scott Shirai sent in their condolences. you want published in the quarterly magazine. “I say, ‘One of my daughters Remembrance speeches were given by Ata’s So please send your draft (including pictures) is in the fifth grade.’ son Cleve, brother Nils, Shag, Les, Keith preferably by email to Shag at nohomalu@ Morioka ’64 and Paul Brown ’83 Kaiser. All yahoo.com. at least three weeks prior to the “And Richard says, ‘Me too.’ of these remembrances dealt with Atta’s being following deadlines for publication: Summer an inspiration as a father, brother, friend, and Edition, April 15; Fall Edition, August 15; “When I reach home, I ask my daughter Jill coach as well as fun memories that happened and Winter/Spring Edition, December 15. (Priory ’91), ‘Do you know Hannah Chang?’ during his life including the recipient of the “most talkative” award in our class “hoss “Jill says, ‘Yes, Hannah is in my class.’ So elections” for three consecutive years. Richard and I find a few things in common ’61 on my homecoming to Honolulu.” Mel was born on September 22, 1942, and Class Representative: passed away on June 9, 2017. A funeral service ROBERT MUMPER was held at Hosoi Mortuary on July 6, 2017. [email protected] He is survived by his wife, Junko Yun; mother (H) 808-261-4519 ’60 Dorothy; brothers Milton (and spouse Jane), Class Representative: Walter (and spouse Jenny), Howard (and A big MAHALO goes to Ken and Jennifer RANDY OKUMURA spouse Lynn), Dennis (and spouse Susan); Lee for opening up their home in Kahala and (H) 808-833-7065 sister June (and spouse Richard) Tsukayama; hosting this year’s Class of ’61 Get-Together nephews and nieces. Many of our classmates on Sunday May 28, 2017. ROBERT FUJITA were there to pay their respects to Mel and his (H) 808-671-7490 family. Mel was a natural athlete. During his Attending were Gordon K.H. Chun, Michael youthful days, he was a local and national judo Chun, Rodney and Elaine Chun, Richard During March and June of this year, we lost champion and played football as a lineman Chung, André Dulce, Mike Hirakami, Warren two of our classmates, Arthur “Atta” or “Art” for ‘Iolani and University of Hawai‘i. Later and Anita Ho, Craig Ichinose, Allan and Joyce Katahara and Melvin “Mel” Arimoto. This he became a very avid and good golfer. The Kawada, Morris Lai, Leroy Lee, Jim and Sue column is dedicated to both of them, who “Gentle Giant,” as everyone remembers him, Miyashiro, Bob Mumper, Ken and Lynn will be missed by many of us. A noteworthy was a schoolteacher working with outreach Nakasone, Milt Oshiro, Wayne Takemoto, remark: they were born one day apart. and special needs students at Nanakuli Gary Shigemura, Steve Takaki, Wes Tanaka, Intermediate and High, Central Intermediate, Dick Tsuda, David Tyau, Francis Wong, Tom Atta was born on September 21, 1942, and and Kaimuki High from where he retired. He Wong, Don Watanabe, and Mike Uechi. passed away on March 24, 2017. He was a was also a varsity line coach at Nanakuli High member of the first class of Sons of ‘Iolani School during the early 1970s. Mel loved to Several classmates returned to Hawai‘i for starting in 1947 at the Ala Wai Campus. Atta travel, and his favorite place was Las Vegas this “mini reunion.” André Dulce flew in was employed at Pan American Airways and where he frequently visited and brought many from Seattle; Craig Ichinose, from Ventura, at various companies in sales. He was also of his friends to the casinos at The Stardust California; and Gordon K. H. Chun, from active as a track coach at several high schools and The Orleans. For our 70th Birthday Bash, Salt Lake City, Utah. on O‘ahu including ‘Iolani and Waipahu. Mel was one of the committee members who He is survived by his son, Cleve; daughter organized our trip to The Orleans Hotel in Craig Ichinose retired in September 2014. Corrine (and spouse Rodney) Moriwake; Vegas. And thanks to him we received many He noted that he took a memorable trip last
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The Class of 1961 gathered for their 56th Class Reunion on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Ken Lee’s Kahala home. Front row, from left: Dick Tsuda, Kenneth Nakasone, David Tyau, Tom Wong, Robert Mumper, Rodney Chun, Craig Ichinose, Francis Wong, and Dr. Michael Uechi; second row from left: Michael Chun, Leroy Lee, Donald Watanabe, Dr. Milton Oshiro, Kenneth Lee, Morris Lai, Allan Kawada, Richard Chung, Warren Ho, Michael Hirakami, André Dulce, Gordon K.H. Chun, James Miyashiro, Wayne Takemoto, Steven Takaki, and Wesley Tanaka. Missing: Gary Shigemura. Photo Courtesy: Joyce Kawada.
year to southern Mexico. He writes that was from somewhere different. Even though he provided the class photo which was submitted his first trip outside of the USA and that he has a home in Honolulu, he also lives and for the classnotes. found this experience an eye opener both works six months out of the year in Salt Lake culturally and linguistically. He plans to travel City, Utah. His job takes him frequently to As anticipated, many of our classmates were more now that he realizes there is a world China, where his company provides electronic in good spirits enjoying Ken Lee’s home, outside of work. materials and basic design packages to build eating the food, and sharing stories of their industrial plants in China. good experiences. Whenever Gordon K. H. Chun comes to one of these get-togethers, he’s always coming Don Watanabe has also been doing a bit of Shortly afterwards, André and Allison Dulce traveling. He went to Minnesota in April participated in the annual Memorial Day 2017 to honor his brother-in-law, who Lantern Floating ceremony at Ala Moana was inducted into the State High School Beach Park by releasing a lantern for our ’61 Wrestling Hall of Fame. From there, he classmates who have passed away. visited his son and grandson in California for a couple of weeks. After returning to Hawai‘i, The ILH track season started on February he made a trip to Japan and then returned to 24th and ended on May 5, 2017. Bob Mumper Hawai‘i in time to make it to the event at Ken volunteered again as a USATF long- and Lee’s house. triple-jump official on the horizontal jump crew. Bob notes that he’s always amazed at Francis Wong travels, plays tennis, and the large number of girls who turn out for this volunteers with the American Red Cross. He sport. This didn’t happen in our time in the helps with the Disaster Responsive Team that late 50s and early 60s. We can thank the late helps families whose homes are no longer Hawai‘i congressional representative Patsy habitable because of fire. Mink and Title IX partly for this upsurge in female participation because many top-notch Mike Hirakami said that he was having female athletes are now able to get college fun with his 3D drone taking videos of scholarships at institutions around the country. André Dulce ’61 holds a lantern provided for this unique places on this island. He brought his year’s Memorial Day Lantern Floating Ceremony at drone to the party and gave the classmates One of the coaches who helped in the final Ala Moana Park. a demonstration of what it could do. Mike qualifying meet for the state finals was
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to accommodate the 47 in attendance: Alan and Jenny Mai‘i, Calvin and Karen Nakagawa, Chester and Evie Ching, Colin and Pam Leong, David and Sylvia Shiraishi, Eddie and Susan Asato, Dennis and Eunice Ching, James and Pat Hayakawa, Joe Davis, Kenneal and Lucille Chun, Leighton Liu and Sheryl Tashima, Mark Kaneshiro, Milton and Joyce Tsuda, Nathan and Sandy Wong, Neal and Carole Nakamura, Nils Katahara, Norman and Jill Lawson, Pat and Patsy Tom, Paul and Karen Chun, Richard and Beryl Lau, Thomas A. Sakamoto, and Walter and Tamami Muraoka.
Special Friends included Eddie Onouye and Carol Kai, Peter and Janis Ching, Roland Leong, Susie Sue, and Sandra Ohara. Bob Mumper ’61 is proud of ‘Iolani long- and triple-jumpers Nikki Shimao ’20 and Jenna Maruyama ’18; with them is ‘Iolani assistant jump coach Rachel Dunn ’16. Out-of towners included Joe Davis (from San Diego, California); Rev. Eddie and Susan Asato (from Wailuku, Maui); Roland Leong ‘Iolani assistant jump coach Rachel Dunn ’16. Lorrie have been competing on the mainland and Susie Sue (from Los Angeles, California); Here’s a young lady giving back to the sport, at the national level of the USA Dance and Norman and Jill Lawson (from Kailua). and she’s not even a year out of high school. Association and have placed first and second Rachel is an ‘Iolani graduate and currently a for the past two years for their age group and The evening started at 3:00 p.m. with pupus UH student. skill level. and an open bar. Live music was provided by Dennis Ching and the Renditions. What Finally, on the sports scene, Frannie Wong an “oldies” repertoire! Plus all-familiar ‘Iolani wrote that he attended a dance exhibition on “fight-songs.” The ladies were presented with a July 22, 2017, at the Ala Wai Palladium. Mike ’62 lei upon arrival by Jimmy and Mark. and Lorrie Chun were among the couples Class Representatives: who danced in the exhibition CONROY CHOW Following the cocktail hour, Emcee Joe Davis [email protected] welcomed everyone and explained the format Mike and Lorrie Chun displayed their smooth (C) 808-222-6894 for the evening. He then introduced Ret. and spectacular moves on the dance floor. Pastor Eddie Asato of Grace Bible Church Their steps were perfectly choreographed JOHN ISHIKAWA in Wailuku, Maui, who officiated the In and their costumes were beautiful. Mike and [email protected] Memoriam. He was assisted by Nathan Wong, (H) 808-258-8345 Leighton Liu, Dickie Lau, and Walt Muraoka.
COLIN LEONG Following the roll call of fallen classmates [email protected] by Walt, Eddie gave thanks for the evening 808-927-2325 and blessed the food. The family-style dinner included quinoa cakes, deviled eggs, the PATRICK TOM special Fête salad, steak frites, pan-seared [email protected] Kona kampachi, house-made cavatelli, spring (C) 808-754-5733 pea risotto, and for dessert almond berry shortcake, ice cream, or sorbet. http://www.Iolaniclassof62.com After the 2nd entrée, “down memory lane” The Class of ’62 held their 55th Reunion began with Nils Katahara, Alan Mai‘i, celebration at Fête Restaurant in downtown Kenneal Chun, and Joe Davis brilliantly Honolulu. The restaurant is owned by choreographing a script of memoirs. The Robynne Mai‘i Mike Chun ’61 and wife Lori were among the ’92 and her husband, Chuck conclusion of dinner and program was at couples who danced in the exhibition at the Ala Bussler. Robynne is the daughter of Jenny 8:00 p.m. The bar remained open until the Wai Palladium. and Alan Mai‘i ’62. The restaurant closed restaurant closed at 9:00 p.m. A memento
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The Class of ’62 celebrated its 55th Year Reunion with a dinner at Fête.
was given to each classmate to commemorate weeks repairing and furnishing his condo in could have been able to attend; he feels he has the celebration. the town of Parksville about 150 miles north missed too many of these functions because of of Victoria with a population of about 10,000 conflicting schedules. The class thanks the planning committee: our or so. Brenda and Randy have been coming to classmates Chester Ching, John Ishikawa, this area for over 40 years. “Years before,” he Randy and Brenda plan to visit friends Creighton Kudo, Colin Leong, Leighton says, “we could fill a couple of gallons with and relatives in Vancouver in August after Liu, Walt Muraoka, Pat Tom, and Milton clams in one hour. Now, the area is all fished finishing their place, and they will be back in Tsuda; Chef Robynne and Chuck and the out.” He hopes to find out the good areas once Hawai‘i in September; in Vegas in October; Fête staff; and also Cliff Tokumaru, Richie he gets to know more people. He hears there and on Maui in November for the last race Lim, John Ishikawa, Dave Shiraishi, Milton are still good oyster grounds around. From of the year. He hopes to have lunch with the Tsuda, Roland Chun, and Chester Ching, their lanai, they see hawks, crows, humming lunch crowd when he is back. He sends hello Fête, and the ‘Iolani Alumni Association for birds, rabbits, and robins. The beach is about to the guys at the dinner, and he wishes all their generous contributions. 150 yards away, and there they see bald eagles, good health and good “talk story” times. sea otters, ducks, geese, and heron. He even Randy Abe writes from Vancouver Island saw a turtle in a pond with a 1.5 foot top shell The Annual Memorial Golf Tourney was that he “has been dying for good Chinese the other day and deer along the highway. The on Tuesday, August 1st, at Waikele Country food,” but hasn’t yet found a really good tides there are about 12 feet, and at low tide Club. Participating were Creighton Kudo, Chinese restaurant there. He says there is the sand bars go out 1/2 to 3/4 mile. He hasn’t John Ishikawa, Nate Wong, Chester Ching, good Vietnamese, Thai, and haole food, but had the time to go clamming, but he did take Mona Bessette, Cliff Dart,Rodney Asada, for really good Chinese food he needs to go a stroll in the water the other day and only saw Cal Nakagawa, Karen Nakagawa, James Ware, to the mainland, where friends have taken crabs and millions of clam shells. Randy says, Jeff Tom , Pete Ching and Milt Tsuda. The him to really excellent Chinese restaurants “Too bad, just like back home.” When he saw Low net winners were (72) Pete Ching and that rank with those in San Francisco and the list that Pat put together about the dinner Chester Ching (tie) and in 3rd place (75) Cliff Hong Kong. Randy has been working for at Mai‘i’s daughter’s place, Randy wished he Dart. The Closest to the Line on 15th fairway
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Attending were Conroy Chow, Leighton Okinawa Association’s involvement of a large Liu, Chester and Evie Ching, Dickie and Pui group from Okinawa journeying to Hawai‘i Lau, Rodney Asada, Colin and Pam Leong, to honor twelve World War II Okinawan Sandra O’Hara, Nate Wong, and Pat Tom. prisoners of war who died while held in Clifford, you had to cancel at the last minute. Hawai‘i and the location of whose remains Pat managed to get a huge table for all to sit is unknown. Ronald saw Gregg again at two together and ordered an ono-licious meal fit more days of events for the group. for an emperor. Wayne Kinoshita sent us the following about Colin Leong heard recently from Robert the class golf trip: This year the island of Kaua‘i Molison, who was band and choir director at was the site of our annual neighbor island golf ‘Iolani from 1960 to 1963. Mr. Molison is now venture, which took place during the last week retired and living in Fort Collins, Colorado. of July. Eager early bird golfers Bert Fong, He taught and conducted choirs at Iowa Wayne Kinoshita and Herman Sakimoto State, Colorado State, and Brown University. played the Poipu Bay Golf Course links He has one son, Chris; a daughter, Laura; on Thursday. The remaining class members, Eddie Asato ’62 was one of several speakers Richard Chun-Hoon Dean Doi Rodney Go when the Class of ’62 held its 55th Year Reunion and four grandchildren. Robert enjoys hiking, , , , at Fête in downtown Honolulu. skiing, traveling, and “reading a ton of books.” Douglas Ing, Clifford Lee, Gordon Okumura, Robert has only been back to Hawai‘i once— Roger Toguchi, and Daniel Yoshioka, flew in in the late 70s—and hopes to bring his wife on Friday to play the Wailua Municipal Golf was Calvin Nakagawa. Those wining Greenies to Hawai‘i in a year or so. Course. The entire group enjoyed a great meal were #5 Mona Bessette, #8 Nate Wong, #11 at the Bull Shed in Kapa‘a that night reliving no one, and #17 Nate Wong. Everyone won a the few good golf shots that occurred that day prize donated by Chester Ching. at Wailua and reminiscing about our younger ’63 55 th days. We also toasted golfing classmates who Joining the group for lunch in the clubhouse Class Representative: were not able to joy us this year in Kaua‘i. were Roland Leong and Suzie Sue; Jeff Tom’s RONALD MIYASHIRO wife, May Lin; Leighton Liu; Dave Shiraishi; [email protected] On Saturday the group played the Puakea Pat Tom; and Jimmy Hayakawa. (H) 808-455-6005 Golf Course outside Lihue. Another tough day on the links was followed by another fine Earlier this year Conroy Chow and his wife, We were pleasantly surprised to see Gregg dinner but this time at the Hukilau Lanai. All Susan, moved to Garden Grove, California. Kakesako at the Hawaii Okinawa Center in too soon Sunday was upon us, and also the This past summer, he was in Hawai‘i for a June. He recently retired from the Honolulu difficult links at Hokuala (formerly the Kauai visit, and Pat Tom's Lunch Bunch hosted a Star-Advertiser and was on assignment for Lagoons) in Lihue. Well, we all were able to luncheon at Mandalay Chinese Restaurant in The Hawai‘i Herald. Ronald Miyashiro was at persevere and finished the round with high downtown Honolulu. the luncheon supporting the Hawaii United scores and humbled golfing egos. Several golf games and jackpots were played each day, which added to the stress of playing to one's potential. As it has been in past years, it was fun playing golf with each other and enjoying their company. We are looking forward to next year's neighbor island golf outing.
Planning is underway for our 55th class reunion in 2018. Hope to see you all there. ’64 Class Representative: JONATHAN KIM [email protected] (H) 808-396-0417
Members of the Class of ’62 and their wives met for lunch.
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’65 Class Representative: COURTLAND PANG [email protected] (C) 808-299-1770
With all the bombastic rhetoric regarding missiles and such in the news nowadays, it’s easy to be concerned about our changing world, yet the reality brings to mind the title of Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing. In such times we turn to bedrock things like faith and family to steady us and, as Shakespeare writes in Ado, “Friendship is When Milt Lau ’65 and wife Ella visited Honolulu recently, Billy Lum ’65 organized a dinner at Gyotaku constant in all other things. . . .” restaurant. Seated: Ella Lau, Marsha Otani, Claire Pang, Margaret Onaka, Arleen Kam, Val Wong; Standing: Billy Lum ’65, Milt Lau ’65, Art Otani ’65, Courtland Pang ’65, Alvin Onaka ’65, Gerry Wong ’65, Randy Wong ’65. And so it was that when Billy Lum went to Anaheim for a dental convention, he visited with good friends Gavien and Ann Miyata. Gerry Wong and Arleen Kam, Randy and Val into the hungry fish, something that only Billy had a bit of an adventure with United Wong, and Courtland Pang and wife Claire, sometimes occurs during bottom fishing here. canceling his flight to LAX and rebooking who had just returned from a trip to Orlando Randy still dives for tako but generally only him on American, then losing track of his with his volleyball teams. Gerry, retired from during the time of year when they’re prevalent. return flight. Thankfully the “friendly skies” HMSA, and Alvin, still working with the To help the environment, he picks up, along realized its mistake and got him back on State’s Department of Health, talked about with the tasty tako, lead weights lost by the flight, albeit in an economy seat instead the state of health care for seniors – like us! At fishermen, then gives them to Courtland for of the upgrade he’d paid for. At least Billy least those of us present could still enjoy such recycling into deep bottom weights. didn’t get dragged off the plane like another gatherings of friends despite what ailments Chinese doctor! we might have. Gerry and Arleen don’t travel Alvin and Art were still between trips, so to Chicago as often now that he’s retired and they and their wives joined Courtland, who Then when Gavien and Ann visited from neither do Courtland and Claire now that recovered from last year’s senior moment California for a family weekend gathering at daughter Corilyn ’01 is practicing medicine and remembered to buy tickets online this the Kahala Hotel and Resort, Randy Wong, here; all miss the famous Garrett popcorn! year, and Claire and Corilyn, at the 22nd Garrett Okubo, and Billy and Cynthia Lum With Billy in the midst of planning for the annual A Touch of ‘Iolani. Courtland, after met with them for dinner before they returned ADA convention here, Courtland asked chatting with friends Mike Young ’64 and home. Gavien is enjoying being retired from how Billy dealt with the Hawaii Convention Willie Keola ’73, was fortunate to find a still engineering with Hughes, and he and Billy Center’s requirement for a minimum hotel unoccupied table under the Sullivan Center agreed that the mainland corporate way of room guarantee, something which had killed organizing activities was as much a contrast the local volleyball tournament there this with the local ho‘omalimali style as was the past season. With many dentists and families difference in atmosphere between dining at coming from out-of-state, the minimum the Resort and at the local restaurant. Billy would be easily met for the ADA, but both is still practicing dentistry and was in the Billy and Courtland agreed that the HCC midst of planning for the American Dental was short-sighted not to allow the local Association meeting here. Garrett still works tournament an exemption until it could at Pearl Harbor and spends much of his grow to include many more out-of-state free time looking after his mother. Randy participants. With Milt going fishing in continues to spend some of his retirement Alaska after returning home to California, the time volunteering with NOAA on Ford Island. talk among Milt, Art, Alvin, and Courtland turned to angling. Art and Alvin used to fish When Milt Lau and wife Ella visited, Billy with Courtland so they were interested in once again organized a dinner at the Gyotaku the differences in boats and tackle used and restaurant, a favorite of his and Milt’s. Our the fish caught. The Alaskan angling seemed traveling friends Alvin Onaka and Art Otani more like “catching” than fishing, with the were both in-between trips so were present guides pretty much able to take the fishermen Billy Lum ’65 attended a dental convention in with wives Margaret and Marsha, as were to where they could drop their baits right Anaheim and visited with Gavien ’65 and Ann Miyata.
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so all of us old friends could sit. That Milton Oshiro and Jimmy Miyashiro, friends from ’66 the Class of ’61, and their wives Maddie and Class Representative: Sue happened to be at a nearby table made DALE W. LEE it even more serendipitous. Art and Marsha [email protected] have one more country they want to visit to 808-341-1399 complete the travel part of their bucket list. They’ve actually been booked to travel to The ordinary people you see at the strangest Egypt a couple of times already but each time places (or is it the strangest people you see the trip was canceled because of a terrorist at the ordinary places?): Tom Sheeran was attack. Let’s be careful about that, Art! Before having lunch at CPK and at the next table was Egypt, Art and Marsha intend to visit the Leslie Crandall. They recounted fun stories grandkids on the East Coast and take them as student/teacher and later as colleagues to the Disney parks in Orlando. Courtland teaching at ‘Iolani. highly recommended the new Pandora Park in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. He and his Dan Sakamoto is “living the life”: Summer volleyball girls who took the virtual ride home on the Olympic Peninsula, where he Avatar Flight of Passage agreed that it was enjoys May–November doing all of those the best ride ever, just totally awesome and Pacific Northwest activities like fishing/ better even than the roller coaster rides. Alvin crabbing and the Great Outdoors—complete and Margaret plan to travel to London next with deer in his front yard; back to O‘ahu Dan Sakamoto ’66 holds up his catch in the to visit son Christopher ’97 and family; thank December–April; then the cycle starts, again! Pacific Northwest. goodness they live in a part of London less Love it, Brah! susceptible to extremism. As usual at the Touch, the food was terrific, the conversation In June 2017 Alan Kusunoki relocated to Also seeking new adventures and how to lively, and the night passed quickly. Honolulu after 25 years working with the make the most of a newly rediscovered Smithsonian on the Big Island’s Mauna Kea, resource called time, having hung up his cleats And thus, for the classmates of 1965, building and maintaining the Smithsonian's as Controller at ABC Stores, is Steve Tajima. friendship remains a constant in today’s Submillimeter Array radio telescope. Alan is topsy-turvy world. We hope that topsy-turvy currently in the middle of a renovation of his Me? Dale Lee: Refired and fully engaged, world comes to heed the words attributed family home in Nu‘uanu. He writes, “It’s great adding REALTOR® to attorney and former to Abraham Lincoln: “Do I not destroy my to be home.” Indeed. law school “dean” to my resume. Refire! Don’t enemies when I make them my friends?” Retire: Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life by Ken Blanchard and Morton Shaevitz asks readers the all-important question: “As you approach the remainder of your life, what will you do to make it joyful and meaningful? Embrace these years with gusto—rather than withdrawing or waiting for things to happen. Instead of feeling like a ‘has-been,’ be encouraged to become a ‘will-be.’ Refiring is the opposite of retiring. Retiring is going from; refiring is going toward. People who are only leaving something don’t do very well. People who are going toward something do much better.
“Refiring emotionally: Be playful. Laugh and kid. Be friendly. Smile and be happy. Be joyful. Embrace the moment. Be loving. Approach and welcome others. Be spontaneous. Get out of your comfort zone. Be enthusiastic. Give it your all.” Be a REALTOR®. Am doing all of the above. daleleehawaiirealestate.com An ‘Iolani group met for dinner: Front: Ann Miyata, Cynthia Lum; Middle: Gavien Miyata ’65, Billy Lum ’65; Back: Garrett Okubo ’65 and Randy Wong ’65.
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Members of the Class of ’67 attended the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner.
Monday, June 5, began with a tour of the Failla and Kay, Michael Peck and Patricia, ’67 innovative Sullivan Center, constructed Mike Flores and Marsha, Miles Miyamoto Class Representative: on the site of our former library and the and Carol, Vernon Oi and Hanne, Carlton WILLIS AU amphitheater. Hearing about what today’s Chang and Lorraine, Richard Lolotai and (H) 808-833-3500 ‘Iolani students tackle in their daily curriculum Calli, Tom Fairbanks, George Norcross, (B) 808-955-1600 made a few of us breathe a sigh of relief that Warren Loo, Alan Hirota, Leighton Chong, we did not have to do the same back in our Willis Au, and Jonathan Cho. Two highlights MIKE FLORES day. Needless to say, we were all proud of how of this special evening: First, David Hulihee [email protected] ‘Iolani School has continued to excel over was honored as the distinguished alumnus (C) 808-497-7736 the years. Classmates in attendance for the for his outstanding contributions to ‘Iolani. tour and the memorial service that followed Congratulations, David! We are all proud Congratulations go to the Class of 1967 on included David Hulihee, Tom Ritchie and of all you have done for ‘Iolani. The second the celebration of our 50th reunion! Hard to Candace, Stephen Chang and Coral, Tom highlight of the evening was the presentation believe (or accept) that 50 years have passed Fairbanks and Janice, Alan Hirota, Mike of the class gift to the Head of School. Thanks since we dressed all spiffy in our blazers and Flores, Miles Miyamoto, Steve Nagata, Ray to the generosity of our classmates, we were gathered for the last time as a class to receive Uyema, Robert Cooper, and Wes Ching. pleased to present to Dr. Cottrell from all our diplomas. Our class president, Miles The Reverend Daniel Leatherman officiated members of our class a check for $2,324,329. Miyamoto, recalls that we numbered 135 a memorial service to remember our This was acknowledged as the largest ever strong on the eventful day. classmates who have passed away. Still with class gift to ‘Iolani. Thank you, Class of 1967, us in our memories are David Afong, Paul and thank you, Alan Hirota, for chairing our Our formal 50th reunion activities began with Aono, Michael Chu, George Cook, Vernon gift giving campaign. our class being honored at the graduation Dang, Wesley Ikeda, Guy Kawamura, Alan ceremonies of the Class of 2017 on June 3. King, Wyman Lai, James Matthews, Glenn On Friday, August 4, we gathered for our Classmates representing our class included Nadamoto, Neal Nakamura, Thomas Nitta, reunion dinner at the Oahu Country Club. Miles Miyamoto, Reed Minuth, Ed Motosue, Steven Sato, Larry Soeda, Robert St. Sure, Guests included Warren Loo, Gary Fong and Ernie Tsuhako, Mike Flores, Steve Nagata, and Donn Takagi. We were blessed to have Vera, Jonathan Cho, Alan Hirota and Norma, Val Iwashita, David Hulihee, Willis Au, Wes Jan join us at the service to remember her Tom Fairbanks and Janice, Wayne Thom, Ching, Leighton Chong, Robert Cooper, and husband, Wyman Lai. Leighton Chong, John Leon and Dorothy, Alan Hirota. Following the ceremonies, the Michael Peck and Patricia, George Norcross group gathered for a reception at the home On August 3, our classmates and spouses and Tyrie, Carlton Chang and Lorraine, Jay of the Head of School, Dr. Timothy Cottrell. attended the Reunion Weekend Kick-Off Minnich and Pat, Miles Miyamoto and The 2017 graduation was a special occasion Dinner for alumni classes ending in 2 and 7 Carol, Isaac Sakamoto, David Hulihee and for Mike Flores as his oldest grandchild, held at the Center Courtyard of ‘Iolani School. Colleen, Mike Flores, Winston Wong and Kaitlyn Flores ’17, was a member of this Enjoying the buffet dinner wereJohn Leon Monica, Ray Uyema, Stephen Chang and year’s graduating class. and Dorothy, Jay Minnich and Pat, Frank Coral, Brooks Takenaka and Cynthia, Les
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Funai and Linda, Vern Lee and Terri, Wes Oh and Reiko, Al Nagasako, Cliff Hedani and MJ, Kevin Chong and Rosemary, Frank Failla and Kay, Robert Cooper, Gregg Kam, James Louie, Val Iwashita, Lambert Nahulu, Steve Nagata and Susan, Bob Bulkley and Sherri, Jan Lai, Richard Lolotai and Calli, Vernon Oi and Hanne, Wes Ching, Lawrence Uchima, Willis Au and Mei, and Ed Motosue and Darlee. Everyone had a great time and had to be chased out of the dining room at the end of the night. Mahalo, Coop and George, for arranging the wonderful buffet dinner, and special thanks, George, for sponsoring the event at OCC. It was a beautiful evening with plenty of opportunities for our classmates to catch up with their fellow classmates. Our name tags with our senior picture helped all of us to place the name with what we looked like 50 years ago.
Dr. Elliot Kalauawa ’71 returned to speak to KA‘I students in July. With him are Chris Shimabukuro ’85, Allison To all our classmates that were unable to be Blankenship ’02, Kirk Uejio ’98, and Mike Moses ’93. with us for any of the reunion activities: know that you were missed but also know that you were probably remembered in stories told The following people came by the corn booth of our days on campus. We look forward to lend a hand: Brian Chang, Wes Chong, ’69 to seeing you at future reunion events and Scott Harvey, Colin Huddleston, Howard Class Representative: hearing from you through postings to the Kamimoto, Gary Kaneshiro, Ben Kudo, RUSSELL YAMAMOTO ‘Iolani School Bulletin. Bryce Kugiya, David Miyamoto, Dr. Wayne [email protected] Nadamoto, Richard Nitta, Glenn Satsuma, (B) 808-596-8003 A very special Mahalo goes to the outstanding Brian Tanaka, Ray Tanaka, Michael Wong, support of ‘Iolani School, especially Mike Wayne Yakuma, and Dr. Ed Yee. Moses ’93, Shari Tapper ’90, and Norma Murayama for all they did to make our For our 50th class reunion we are planning a ’70 reunion events memorable. golf outing on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Waialae Class Representative: Country Club at 1:30 p.m. The golfing will ERNEST CHOY be followed by a class dinner at 6:00 p.m. at [email protected] Natsunoya Tea House. Cost of golf is $85.00, (H) 808-235-6837 ’68 50 th and the dinner will be $50.00. Please contact Class Representative: one of the following reunion committee Rick Chun’s son Marcel Truong-Chun CALVIN INOUYE members to confirm your attendance: will be graduating from ‘Iolani in 2018. [email protected] [email protected], åwnadamoto@ Although Rick and wife Mai Truong still (C) 808-226-9017 gmail.com, or [email protected] or live in Southern California, they decided Cal Inouye. three years ago to give their son a shot at Once again the class of ’68 showed up and the best high school. He’s doing well and helped with the ‘Iolani Fair. We are now Saturday, June 2, 2018, is graduation where loves it; he is also on the swim team. He’s heading for our 50th reunion and still were they will be honoring the Class of ’68. The living with his uncle and grandmother in able to help out. Last year’s surprise was Tom graduation will be followed by a reception at Honolulu. Rick will soon be retired from Robinson dropping by after returning for a the Head of School’s home. There will be a the Los Angeles Unified School District, vacation. This year’s surprise was Kenneth campus tour, memorial service, and luncheon where he’s been working as a facilities project Wachi and Dr. Clyde Nakayama and his on Monday, June 4, 2018, highlighting the manager and architect for the past 23 years. daughter Anika showing up to help. Kenneth new buildings and upcoming projects. He and Mai hope to be in Hawai‘i more is now retired and has returned to Hawai‘i often next year, definitely around graduation to stay. Clyde and his family still live in See you next year at the Fair. time. Meanwhile, he’ll be cheering on the SC Portland, Oregon. Trojan football team.
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Ward Yamashiro passed away July 21, 2107, both flew in from California;Sam Failla, Soon, KKK and his guest entertainer were after a rare illness. He is survived by his wife Steven Ai, Ray Ono, Nathan Shimabukuro, blowing everyone’s minds as they both Nan and sons Kimo ’02 and Kai ’05 both and Colin Ching. jammed on the rare circular piano at the ‘Iolani alumni third generation. Ward was a same time! Can you imagine a house large retired sales executive for Delta Airlines. On Saturday, August 12, the Class celebration enough to hold a circus? Real life aerialists began at 3:00 p.m. at Kurt Kaminaka’s came to perform and tried to teach us how to unbelievable residence in Nu‘uanu. The “fly through the air.” Can’t teach an old dog mansion was designed by Kurt, who instilled new tricks—especially fat dogs! ’71 his love of all kinds of art throughout the Class Representative: home. Full of surprises, the house elicits oohs At 5:30, the reinforcements arrived bringing LLOYD NISHIMOTO and ahhs from everyone lucky enough to see trays of kalua pig, lomi salmon, chicken [email protected] it. Kevin Kaneshiro and Ricky Hamasaki long rice, squid luau, sweet potato, haupia, (C) 808-226-2082 were the first guests to arrive. They were and some unreal poke made by our own greeted with warmers filled with teriyaki beef, Dean Okimoto. Broke da mouth! The While many of us are approaching retirement, mochiko chicken, noodles, rice, mac salad, and in-house jacuzzi went unused but the two Dennis Nagata is still hard at work and will vegetable salad. super massage chairs saw extensive use. Our be moving into a brand new office in the professional masseuse, Darryl Young, was seen Landmark Building in Waikīkī. It will be Soon more and more guests started to cruising in the chair along with Mayor Mufi called the Landmark Dental Group and will arrive. Norman Chun and Thad Wong, our Hannemann. Gilbert Korenaga and Dean be a state-of-the-art office utilizing state-of- Windward dentists, walked into the party. Okimoto were convincing Geoffrey Chu and the-art digital technology from Germany for Drinks of all kinds started flowing, and Dave Yonamine to join them on the links the patient treatment. The office will officially be laughter and chatter soon filled the air.Scott next morning with George Fujishige, ‘Iolani's open in November 2017. Ballentyne, Aaron Okinaka and his wife, former PE teacher. They were regretting Mary, joined the festivities. Long-time friends their actions when they realized that Geoff Todd Nielsen is still in Los Angeles and will eyed each other warily, trying to match the can really golf! Nathan Shimabukuro came be directing a few stage productions this fall faces with their memories of what used to be. and said that he is an engineer and an opera and winter. He will be finishing off the year Once that recognition registered, huge smiles singer! He has performed on stage in New with a production of Irving Berlin’s White crossed their faces and warm hugs were in York and in Hawai‘i. Kyle Nitta brought some Christmas for Musical Theatre West in Long order. Owen Ogata, Sam Failla, Ray Ono, pupus to share with the Boys. That was a hit Beach. (See www.musical.org) The show runs and Mike Honda were all catching up on each along with all the grinds. from December 1st through December 10th. other’s slices. If you will be in the Long Beach area around that time, stop by and see the play for some Christmas cheer, and say hi to Todd! Start your holidays early! ’72 Class Representatives: COLIN CHING [email protected] (B) 808-391-3201
KENSEY INOUYE [email protected] (B) 808-949-9999 (C) 808-741-1441
The Class of 1972 kicked off their 45th Reunion with the Head of School’s dinner. There, the Class presented ‘Iolani with a Celebrating their 45th Reunion is the Class of ’72: Alan Yee, Norman Chun, Sanford Saito, Sam Failla, check for $550,000+, the accumulation of Tom Watanabe, Alton Miyashiro, Scott Ballentyne, Aaron Okinaka, Kevin Kaneshiro, Dean Okimoto, Mufi gifts and pledges from the Class of 1972. Hannemann, Michael Honda, Ricky Hamasaki, Owen Ogata, Wayne Yoshioka, Nathan Shimabukuro, Darryl Attending the Head of School’s dinner were Young, Colin Ching, Ray Ono, Gilbert Korenaga, Thad Wong, Dave Yonamine, Kurt Kaminaka, and Gary Alan Dave Yonamine and Dean Nishimura, who in the back. Not pictured: Kyle Nitta
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enjoyed their cruise soooo much that they‘ve been volunteered to organize a Class cruise since they’ve been tardy at the Chili booth in recent years.
Doug McArthur (Mr. Colorado) and Chris Johnson (Mr. Texas) have been seen in town lately. Chris got together for lunch in Downtown with Steve Franklin, Glen Chong, Mark Merriam, Dennis Lee, Jay and Alan T.
Now its official!!!Mike Wong is our 7th Class of ’73 director on the Alumni Board. Did you know: Since the reformation of the ‘Iolani Alumni Association Board in the beginning of the 1990s, the Class of ’73 is the only class Members of the Class of ’72 attended the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner. to have had a representative on the Board for 26 straight years. I don’t think any other class A great time was had by all and a plan is being will ever top that. Kudos to Jay, Alan T., John A highlight: Wayne Yoshioka and wife Jovie hatched to have more of these reunions and O., Guy K., John P., Willy K., and now Magic romantically kissed as KKK serenaded them get-togethers. Five years is too long to wait. Mike, who have all unselfishly served their with “Endless Love.” Time is precious. fellow alums and the school well!
Just seeing all the old faces brought back so We look forward to our 50th! Our motto until many warm feelings and good memories. And then, “Inhale, exhale (repeat).” On to Las Vegas yes, we are old faces! 9/28–10/2! ’74 Class Representative: Gary Alan Tanaka and Ronald Yanagi also ROBIN UYESHIRO came by. Ronald has a painting company [email protected] that he says he’ll be ready to leave in five ’73 45 th more years, while Gary Alan, as a realtor, will Class Representative: Several classmates and their spouses never retire! Honolulu dentist Sanford Saito ALAN TAMANAHA attended A Touch of ‘Iolani. Among them apparently loves what he’s doing and doesn't [email protected] were Mark and Ruth Yamakawa, Dean and know if he can give up looking at cavities. (H) 808-677-3380 Holly Nakasone, Colin and Liane Miwa, Paul and Gwen Yokota, Sandy and Mimi Nathan Aipa texted his apologies for not August 2017 marked the 25th Anniversary Goto, Kevin and Lynn Ing, James Lee, and being able to attend: he and Hillary were of A Touch of ‘Iolani. It was great to see Guy John Hokama. The food, beer, and wine were celebrating 38 years of marriage that day! Kamitaki, Willy Keola, Alan Kojima, Ken all remarkable. Plus his second grandson had arrived early Morikami, John Pang, Jay Suemori, Alan that morning. Double congratulations! Tamanaha, and their spouses, along with the Other than that, there isn’t anything to report, Wong brothers, Duane Wong, Gary Wong, except seeing a lot of Kevin Nip ’73, Vincent’s Regrets were heard from as far away as and Mike Wong. A great time was had by all, brother, on the TV ad for his business. Bangkok from Rusty Kekuewa, New York including the nightcap at Formaggio’s after from Thomas Hirasuna, and Illinois from the Touch. Bright Wong. Everyone says aloha to the Boys. The common thread in their messages 2018 will mark the Class of ’73’s 45th reunion ’75 is to take care of yourself! Life is short! year, so I hope more of you will come out to Class Representative: celebrate the next Touch of ‘Iolani. Reunion BRYAN WONG We thank Tom (Topo) Watanabe, Dean events are in the early planning stages, so [email protected] Okimoto, Kevin Kaneshiro, and Gilbert save your $$$ as there’s talk of another Vegas Korenaga, who helped to plan and hold reunion—or how about a cruise? After living in the Bay Area for a number of this event. years, Deano Ishiki and his wife, Mary, have Future cruise directors Dean Ochiai and Brian returned to O‘ahu reuniting with family. He Finally, a big Mahalo goes to Kurt Kaminaka. Hamada were sighted with their families on is now the assistant pastor at Calvary West We asked to use his house and got an entire Holland America (an old folks cruise ship) Oahu spreading the Good News. unbelievable celebration to remember. cruising the Alaskan waters this summer. They
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Eric Wical has been working in the garment business for many years and is currently with a boutique brand called Relwen. He recently moved his mother from Hawai‘i to live with him, his wife, and their four-year-old golden doodle in Connecticut.
Gary Kaneshiro has been coaching the ‘Iolani linebackers for Coach Wendell Look ’78 for more than 20 years. Gary’s son Rayden is an offensive “mouse” threat for the 2017 season. GO RAIDERS!!!
‘Iolani was proud to recognize Alan Suemori as the dedicatee for the 2016–2017 edition of Ka Mo‘olelo O ‘Iolani. His commitment to his students’ academic and personal health resonates on campus. His devotion to the happiness of the students and his contributions and insightfulness with his colleagues have gained him a reputation as Mark Imada ’76 officiated at the wedding of classmate Tim Gerner’s daughter Jessica. one of the most quietly influential members of the ‘Iolani faculty. Nō Ka ‘Oi, Alan! Noda, Herbert Lim, Jeffrey Freeman, Neal Take care, all. Send me any updates of you ’77 Kusumoto and Wendall Sen assembled, some and your family at bmkwong1@aol. Much Class Representative: back to ‘Iolani for the first time since ’77. Blessings, Bryan CURT OTAGURO [email protected] Day Two: The Class of ’77 enjoyed a festive (H) 808-988-7082 reunion dinner at 3660 On the Rise featuring (B) 808-844-3620 sushi rolls and tempura by Kevin Higa of ’76 Superb Sushi. Classmates, spouses, and Class Representatives: The Class of 1977 enjoyed three fun-filled guests in attendance were George and Jodi MARK IMADA days of reacquainting with classmates from Apduhan, Nelson and Emiko Char, Mark [email protected] 40 years ago August 3rd thru the 5th. DeMello, Nicholas and Amy Dizon, John Farmer, Lyndon Fong, Rob and Barbara DUANE OKUMOTO Day One: Classmates reunited for a round Gross, Scott Hayashi, Keith Horita, Dean [email protected] of golf. A mini golf tournament was held at Kashiwabara and Grace, Kent and Gwen (C) 808-783-1450 Waialae Country Club Thursday morning. Lau, Adrian Lee, Keith Lee, Herbert and ’77ers Nelson Yoshioka, Curt Otaguro, Brian Carin Lim, Arthur Miho, Warren Ohira, Tim Gerner’s daughter Jessica came to him Isobe, Keith Horita, Warren Ohira, Arthur Curt and Mi Sun Otaguro, Wendell Saito, a few months ago with a request for her Miho, Scott Hayashi, Luke Teruya, Dave Wendall Sen, John Sutton, Luke Teruya, wedding. To be married in California, she Tsuzaki, Rolando Buted, Neal Kusumoto, Dion Yasui, Nelson and Cheryl Yoshioka, said, all she needed was an officiant, and she Dion Yasui, Keith Yamada, Preston Ching and Wynn Wakuzawa. would like Uncle Mark (Imada) to fulfill this (Rowell’s son) and Wendall Sen battled role. Since an emcee already came with the through a hot and humid day on a tough Honored out-of-town ‘mates from far and venue, Jessica thought officiant would be the WCC course. Most of the golfers and Jim wide included Carl Noda (Aurora, Colorado), next perfect role for Uncle Mark. In January Odo stayed over for the 19th Hole festivities Kyle Tsukamoto (San Jose, California), 2017, Mark was ordained by the Universal at WCC. Special mahalos go to our golf Rolando and Kerri Buted (Chapel Hill, Life Church. He now is officially Pastor sponsors, Val Iwashita ’67 and Michael North Carolina), Jeffery Freeman (Ponte Mark (aka the Rev.) and able to perform all Shimoko ’79, and to Darren Yasui for setting Veda, Florida), Kelvin Ing and Amy Lipkind duties of the ministry. Mark did a fantastic up the pau hana menu! (Sandwich, Massachusetts), Jerome and job as officiant at Tim’s daughter’s wedding Silvia Kim (South Korea), Neal and Meredith and now comes with high recommendations. Later that afternoon at the Reunion Kickoff Kusumoto (San Diego, California), Jay Lee Sorry, Jason, looks like Mark will be leading Dinner held on campus, classmates Keith Lee, (Seattle, Washington) and Rowell Ching our prayers from now on. Mark Mugiishi, Kyle Tsukamoto, Adrian Lee, (Hilo, Hawai‘i). Jay Lee, Rolando Buted, Nelson Char, Carl
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After dinner Mike Moses ’93 Director of the Annual Fund, gave us a special update on the school and a video presentation of the future plans. We were then treated to an encore solo performance by Mark DeMello! It was unbelievably heartwarming to observe everyone enjoying each other and catching up after all these years. The bar and restaurant may have closed at 11:00 p.m. but the party continued on. Special thanks go to Cheryl Leong and Russell Siu of 3660 for hosting us, Cheryl Niitani for the favors and decorations, and to Mike Moses, Shari Tapper ’90, and the ‘Iolani Alumni Association for their generous contributions.
Day Three: The festivities concluded at the A Touch of ‘Iolani dinner Saturday. Classmates Mark Mugiishi, Kyle and Yoko Tsukamoto and ohana, Adrian Lee, Jay Lee, Rolando and Kerri Buted and ohana, Nelson and Emiko Char, Mark DeMello, Kelvin Ing and Amy Lipkind and ohana, Luke and Kim Teruya, Jeffrey Freeman, Dean Kashiwabara and Grace, Neal and Meredith Kusumoto, Curt and Mi Sun Otaguro, Warren and Carrie Ohira, and Wendall Sen thoroughly enjoyed the exceptional varieties of food and chance to reconnect one last time.
For those we missed and who couldn’t attend, we hope to see you at the 45th or at the annual ‘Iolani Fair Friday evening helping at the hamburger booth!
Finally, the class especially thanks the Reunion Planning Committee for putting this all together: Curt Otaguro, Nelson Yoshioka, Luke Teruya, Scott Hayashi, Mark DeMello, Harry Oda, and Wendall Sen; and Adrian Lee for all the photos. Mahalo nui loa for a reunion well done!
Hank Wuh, founder and chairman of TruTag, was interviewed by Pacific Business News for an article posted May 15, 2017, on www. bizjournals.com by reporter Anna Hrushka. TruTag is now “partnering with Iris Corp. to co-develop smartcard and secure label products with the aim of providing security solutions for the world’s governments,” according to the article. The new technology produced by TruTag involves “ingestible TOP: The Class of ’77 reunited at the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner in celebration of their 40th Year optimal memory devices designed to integrate Reunion. MIDDLE: The reunion week continued at 3660 On The Rise for the Class of ’77. BOTTOM: The information into a product independent of Class of ’77 at the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner. packaging and labels.” This technology is
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Low net honors went to Grant Muroda. Team honors went to the group of Kelvin Sato, Randy Inaba, Lary Sakamoto, and Scott Hirashiki. Closest/ Farthest to the pin winners were Grant Muroda, Randy Inaba, Richard Maruyama.
A big ‘Mahalo’ goes out to Kent Matsuzaki, Kelvin Sato, and Randy Inaba for organizing this event. See you all next year! ’82 Class Representatives: BERWYN ITO [email protected]
AARON KAM At the Annual Iolani Class of ’81 Golf Tournament: Richard Maruyama ’81, Dr. Mark Kanemori ’81, Kent Matsuzaki ’81, Grant Muroda ‘81 [email protected] ‘[email protected] (C) 382-9993 getting a lot of interest from Asia, where counterfeiting is a problem, and Hank ’81 Bryan Horikami came by for almost a indicated that the company, now based in Class Representative: month to recharge for the new year. His Kapolei, may be expanding its manufacturing SCOTT HIRASHIKI visits are triggering downtown Honolulu capability to the mainland to keep up with [email protected] lunch meetings. Great times during his the demand both on the Mainland and in (B) 808-946-4459 visit included the Honolulu reunion events, other parts of the world. (C) 808-478-2734 and anchoring the “Afta Touch” karaoke with his great voice. Prior to returning to Seventeen members and guests of the class of Maryland, he went to celebrate the preschool 1981 teed it up at Olomana Country Club on graduation and birthday of his grandson ’78 40 th Friday, August 11, in the 2nd Annual ‘Iolani Bryan in Ecuador. Class Representative: Class of ’81 Golf Tournament. Despite the ALAN YUGAWA small field, fun and fellowship was had by all Continuing to add to his ohana, Kealii Freitas [email protected] as the gathering lasted well after the 19th hole welcomed granddaughter Lucy in July. She (C) 808-225-6734 featuring the 1st Annual Inaba Challenge will be strong with the guidance of her papa. won, of course, by Randy Inaba. Congratulations from all of us! ’79 Class Representative: ERNEST NOMURA [email protected] (B) 808-768-5120
’80 Class Representative: EARL CHING [email protected] (B) 808-561-2653
The Class of ’82 held its annual dinner with Dr. Timothy Cottrell.
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In the Class of ’82 group picture at the Reunion Kickoff Thursday are front (left to right): Aaron Kam, Kengo and Takeshi Saeki, Kent Otsu, Tennyson Lum Jr., Jill Fong, Stuart Nakamoto Back (left to right): Ben Kashiwabara, Berwyn Ito, Stephen Sasaki, Mike Kaya, Lyle Fong, BG Collins, Michael Yee, Eldon Ching, Michael Silva, Byron Goo, Bryan Horikami, Kent Takazawa, and Pat Kawamura. Not pictured: Kevin Sakoda
Congratulations, Dr. Cedric and Michelle We saw posts with some good catches from Choan, on eight wonderful years of marriage! Mark Leong, Ben Kashiwabara, Jeff F. Tom, ’83 35 th Mark Boissevain and Harry Ronsman. Send Class Representative: Lyle Fong continues to help promote the a few pictures to our class email so we can LORI KAIZAWA safety of our new graduates by organizing post them! [email protected] a self defense class for the new graduates. (C) 808-352-1664 Mahalo, Lyle! There will be a new class group associated with the new Alumni feature being released Kent and Debbie Otsu’s daughter Deanna in the fall. We hope to have some other graduated from Mid Pacific and will attend pictures loaded there or within our class UH in the fall; their daughter Jessica ’15 will Facebook page. continue her junior year at Gonzaga. Sherwin Goo ’83 is an aerospace The 35th reunion continues. Some pictures engineer who Another common activity for our class this “survived” the adventures. We are waiting for was a member of spring and summer was fishing, both taking the Vegas pictures to be developed. NASA’s Cassini the families or hanging out with classmates. mission to Saturn.
Sherwin S. Goo played an important role as aerospace engineer and science planning/ sequencing team member for NASA's Cassini mission to Saturn. He was a member of the Sequencing Team since the spacecraft launch at Cape Canaveral in October of 1997 and flew nearly a third of Cassini's sequences, including two of the most critical: S02, which guided Cassini into Saturn's orbit; and S07, which released a probe of Titan (Saturn's largest moon). The 20-year mission was officially completed September 15, 2017.
Dr. Todd Seto is one of Queen’s 2017 Ke Kauka Po‘okela – Outstanding Physicians of Enjoying A Touch of ‘Iolani during their 35th Reunion are front (left to right) Aaron Kam, Takeshi Saeki, Stephen Sasaki, Kevin Takamori, Mike Kaya, Michael Sen and back (left to right), Matt Bright, BG Collins, Dr. the Year. He was honored as the hospital- Tim Cottrell, Stuart Nakamoto, Kyle Tabata, Bryan Horikami and Berwyn Ito. based physician of the year. Ke Kauka Po‘okela
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recognizes outstanding physicians who Virginia!), Dan Shiu, and Scott Arakaki. Ken exemplify high-quality care, professional ’86 Kawahara and Shiu presented a donation conduct, outstanding contributions to the Class Representatives: check on behalf of our class to Dr. Cottrell. medical field, and the spirit of Queen’s CATHERINE V.T. CAMACHO C.A.R.E. values–Compassion, Aloha, [email protected] Then on Saturday, after A Touch of ‘Iolani, Respect, and Excellence. (C) 808-220-2665 another group partied like it was 1999 at Fysiotherapie Hawai‘i’s office. Hoku and a In addition to his work as a non-invasive RONA KEKAUOHA few others including Tommy Leong and Lisa cardiologist, Todd is medical director of the [email protected] Amaki partied until closing time at 1:00 a.m! center for outcomes, research, and evaluation; (C) 808-223-3630 medical director for the clinical trials office; Mardi Jaskot also attended after a 32-year and attending cardiologist for the Queen absence. It was great to see her! Emma Clinics. ’87 Tara Boone’s first store, Tara Boone Design Class Representatives: House, opens at Kahala Mall this fall, SHERI FONG according to an item posted May 26, 2017, ’84 [email protected] on www.bizjournals.com. Tara attended Class Representative: (C) 808 232-3859 Parson’s School of Design prior to starting her JANN HARA career with Donna Karan. Her products have [email protected] DANIEL SHIU appeared in publications such as The New (C) 808-371-1663 [email protected] York Times “Style Section,” and Cosmopolitan, (C) 808-220-2083 Marie Claire, and People magazines. According to taraboone.com, the items she will handpick Over thirty members of the Class of 1987 to feature in her new boutique at Kahala Mall ’85 gathered during the reunion weekend to will prompt “Tara to say one of her favorite Class Representative: participate in various events. We started with words: ‘Fantastique! Delicious! Yummy!’ And JOANNA SETO Thursday's kick-off dinner which was attended we’re not talking about food here!” ‘[email protected] by a group including Tammy Bueno (Torres), (C) 808-292-8408 Anne Fuller, Lanai Ferguson (all the way from
The Class of ’87 celebrated its 30th Year reunion with several events and many classmate traveling from the mainland to attend. Pictured are (kneeling) Chris Chai, Joelle Segawa (Kane), Susan Apduhan (Ignacio), Ward Higa, Corrie Sakai (Fong), Denise Luke, Nani Coloretti, Gina Batacan (Kellner), Ken Kawahara, Sandy Plummer (Stroud). Standing front row are Scott Arakaki, Corey Fujii, Brennon Morioka, Dave Shimabuku, Christine Maii (Sakuda), Cathy Bell, Spencer Chang, Barry Mau, Sheri Tsuda (Fong), Keith Fong ’86 (crashed the photo), Deanne Infante (DeCastro), Ryan Ho, Dan Shiu, Rodd Yano; Standing back row: Blake Fujii, Sean Scanlan, Mike Sakuda, Ryan Okuhara, Mark Yonamine, Donn Arizumi, Lynn Takeshita (Yamada), Lanai Ferguson, Anne Fuller, Tammy Bueno (Torres), Dean Nakagawa, Ronn Serikawa, Jeff Miyazawa, Stephanie Matsumoto (Gruenert), Barry Brice, and Scott Inatsuka.
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’89 ’90 Class Representatives: Class Representatives: NICOLE DIERKS MARCUS KAWATACHI [email protected] [email protected] (C) 206-226-8865 (B) 808-586-8636
DAVID OYADOMARI AURENE PADILLA [email protected] [email protected] (C) 808-779-0122 808-382-6744
DEAN YOUNG [email protected] (C) 808-375-2495 ’91 Class Representative: Jason Benn was promoted to vice president, LISA FURUTA Tracy Kimura ’87 recently retired as Director of information technology and services, [email protected] Counseling at ‘Iolani in the same year that her twins John ’23 and Sophia ’23 were promoted to and acting CIO for Hawaiian Electric seventh grade. Company this summer. Jason has been with Hawaiian Electric since 1997 and has led the ITS Department since 2010. In his ’92 Tracy Kimura recently retired after 18 years new position as vice president, he will be Class Representative: of service to ‘Iolani. She also celebrated her responsible for the innovation and delivery TREVOR BENN children’s moving up to Upper School. Her of IT services and solutions that enable [email protected] son John ’23 and daughter Sophia ’23 are improved efficiencies and service quality; as (C) 808-383-2366 now seventh graders and are pictured at the acting CIO, he will be responsible for the Moving Up Ceremony for the Class of ’23 ITS, enterprise performance excellence, and “Twenty-five years of (our lives) and still on June 1, 2017. (Editor's Note: The ‘Iolani information assurance departments, with (we’re) trying to get up that great big hill of School Bulletin apologizes for inadvertently their respective managers reporting directly hope--for a destination.” not having this picture published in the spring to him. Jason will also continue to lead the issue of Classnotes.) enterprise resource planning/enterprise asset Though the cryptic words of the four management (ERP/EAM) project as the Non-Blondes (aka basically any four of our Stephanie Gruenert was the focus of the implementation manager. classmates) may still ring true for some of us, “Business Round Table” column in the June it is fair to say our (local) 25th class reunion 14, 2017, edition of MidWeek, “Wellness Mark Leibert, a multimedia artist in Atlanta, was a resounding success. A hosted reception with Wearable Devices.” Stephanie is the Georgia, had an exhibition of paintings and for alumni classes was held on campus on president and founder of Tadpole Wellness, a works on paper this May and June in Atlanta’s Thursday night, where each reunion year class company which “desires [that] consumers live Sandler Hudson Gallery. The exhibit, Reflex, presented its gift to the school. Thanks to our the difference between health and wellness comprised over 20 pieces which “exist in a collective fundraising efforts, we were able to and understand living well provides alternate space between figuration and abstraction, surpass our class donation goal and eclipse the options to heal.” In addition to pointing out the form and void, subtly evoking the ghost that $200,000 mark. Remember, we need not wait vital connection between body and mind, the lurks in the very concept of a reflex—which, every five years to give back, so see the Bulletin article also describes (and includes photos of ) by definition, is a ‘thing that is determined for the many ways you can contribute. Tadpole Wellness wearable therapy products by and reproduces the essential features or people can use when they otherwise would not qualities of something else,’” according to the Our Friday evening class gathering at One be able to avail themselves of therapy. press release. Mark’s practice includes painting, Ala Moana proved to be the lively and jovial drawing, time-based works, photography, soiree we had hoped for. There were countless and installation. He has taught at Anderson laughs, embraces, and a number of red faces Ranch Arts Center, Georgia State University, throughout the night. ’88 30 th Georgia Institute of Technology, and James Class Representatives: Madison University. As always, Saturday’s A Touch of ‘Iolani was KATHLEEN CHU a splendid affair at whichCarolyn Hulihee’s [email protected] father, David Hulihee ’67, was an honoree, recognized for his nearly half-century ROBIN HIRANO of leadership and service in our school [email protected] and community.
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The Class of ’92 celebrated its 25th Year Reunion.
Sunday’s beach day at Kailua was highlighted Trevor Benn has transformed his real estate Robynne Mai‘i, owner of Fête in Honolulu, by dozens of the ’92 progeny (some of whom firm, Benn Pacific, into Forward Realty shared her thoughts on working in an open perhaps have roots in conversations behind – “a boutique real estate firm committed to kitchen in the June 2017 issue of Honolulu Castle Building) romping together in the sand outstanding client representation (while) magazine, “This Is What It’s Really Like and surf (mahalo for hosting, Levani Lipton!). providing extraordinary service with integrity Cooking Behind the Chef ’s Counter in an and honesty to our clientele” (forwardrealty. Open Kitchen.” At first, she was reluctant Amidst the merriment of the weekend com). Classmate Greg Andrasick is also a core when in the planning stages of Fête her festivities, mystic strands of friendship member of his team of real estate professionals. husband Chuck Bussler wanted an open woven years ago were tightened and our kitchen. Robynne did not “want to expose time-defying fellowship endured. For those Keith Kawamura has his own eye care our dishes’ inner workings and be on display who did not make it, rest easy: copious toasts practice, Kawamura Eye Care, which like a caged zoo animal,” she said. However, were raised in your honor. provides comprehensive eye care, glasses, and the reality quelled her apprehension as contact lenses with a first class experience” she gradually discovered the delightful Eric Heenan returned home from Japan (kawamuraeyecare.com). You can find him in interaction between kitchen and diners and and has started his own executive recruiting the Wahiawa Medical Building. the interface the two sides could have with company called Alaka’i Executive Search. an open kitchen: “The cooks look focused The firm “works closely with candidates to A congratulatory bulletin “bop” goes out to and easily interact with the guests, greeting understand their career goals and skill sets. Reid Yoshida, recently promoted to captain them as they settle in their seats, answering We seek to build long-term relationships in the fire investigation division of the questions about the menu items or catching with high performers and locate exciting Honolulu Fire Department. up with a regular.” The kitchen staff were new career opportunities” (alakaisearch.com). fascinated by the diners’ captivation as Omedetou, Heenan san. With casual elegance, “local roots and a they watched their meals being prepared. global outlook,” Robynne Mai‘i and Chuck Ultimately, Robynne reveled in the interplay: Matt Wagner and his brother, Koa Wagner Bussler are helping to revitalize Chinatown “Our guests see only the action—the beautiful, ’96, have teamed up to launch their own B&O one seasonal New American bite at a time sometimes inelegant dance of cooking (Bang and Olufsen) retail store in the Na with their new eatery, Fête (fetehawaii.com). a delicious dish. They watch in awe and Lama Kukui building. “Synonymous with the Head down to the corner of Nu‘uanu and N. appreciation and, in turn, I see the effort and art of acoustic perfection,” Bang and Olufsen Hotel for lunch or dinner to shed unpleasant pride in how the cooks work: professionals offers premier television and sound system memories of Saga Foods and indulge in doing what they do best.” Yes, she concludes, experiences (bang-olufsen.com). Head down the best of what this 2016 Ilima Award- “Having an open kitchen was one of the best and hear where they are coming from. winning neighborhood restaurant has to offer. decisions we’ve made.”
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Reed Gillmor married Jose Liriano at St. more than 17 years. He has also held the Thomas Episcopal Church in Camden, Maine, positions of event manager, event coordinator, ’95 in early August (with wedding rings crafted interim IT manager, and systems assistant Class Representatives: by Joshua Edelstein ’90). The Lirianos are manager at HCC. NORMAN CHENG pleased to make their home in Honolulu, [email protected] where Reed is an attorney. Cheers to you both! (C) 808-223-2682 ’94 JUSTIN IWASE Class Representative: [email protected] ’93 25 th CHAD TAKESUE (C)808-368-6646 Class Representative: [email protected] JON NOUCHI (C) 808-227-4476 DARIN NAKAGAWA [email protected] [email protected] Ann Yuen recently renewed as a National (C) 808-375-5805 Aaron Ichiki is now client services manager Board Certified Teacher in Exceptional of the Hawaii Convention Center. In his Needs and just completed 20 years of teaching. new role as client services manager, Aaron She is living in the Tacoma area with husband will be responsible for supporting the HCC Robert, 8-year-old son Shane, and new son ’96 sales team’s efforts and ensuring client service Carter, born in January. Class Representative: and satisfaction remains at high levels. He THOMAS PARK most recently served as HCC’s senior event [email protected] manager and has been with the center for (C) 808-387-7033 (B) 808-922-0777
Devin Hashimoto, a chef at Mizumi at the Wynn in Las Vegas, appeared on the June 29 broadcast of Today to show viewers his new twist on surf and turf. His demonstration of “party foods on a stick,” included grilled shrimp with yuzu butter, yakitori flank steak with scallions, and charred shishito peppers with ponzu sauce. ’97 Class Representative: SHANNON ASATO [email protected]
On August 4th, the Class of 1997 held their 20th reunion at The Social Honolulu Eatery and Bar. It was a relaxing evening spent catching up with old friends, sorting through pictures from high school, and just hanging out. There was even a cameo by one of our class advisors, Mrs. Akamine! We had an amazing 85 people show up! Of that 85, we had 61 of our classmates, and over 20 who came from out of town.
We thank the reunion committee for planning, and thank everyone who showed up! The night was capped off by prizes sponsored by the Alumni Association. The grand prize was Reed Gillmor ’92 married Jose Liriano in Camden, Maine. a gift card and the honor of planning our 25th
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Members of the Class of ’97 attended the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner.
reunion. Congratulations, Julia Yoshimoto! ‘Iolani will be starting its new school year We are all looking forward to it! soon with some kids of 98ers starting in ’00 kindergarten. Some of the members of the Class Representative: Class of 2030 are (with names of alumni KATI HONG parent(s) in parentheses) Archie Nutchalern [email protected] ’98 20 th (Katie Mau); Benji Hew (Jenn Yoshiura Hew); Class Representative: Kameron Obrey (Kelli Koochi Obrey); Tye GINA FUJIKAMI Yamamoto (Mandy Yamamoto); and Matilda [email protected] Lau (Brett Lau and Jenni Imai-Lau). ’01 Class Representative: This past August, some members of the Class SARA YAMAMOTO of 1998 helped put together the annual A [email protected] Touch of ‘Iolani! Mahalo, Brett Lau and ’99 Rhiana Lau, for co-chairing this wonderful Class Representatives: Theresia Ota is now the chef at The event. Both Brett and Rhiana also want to DEREK KAMM Monarch Cocktail Bar and Lounge in thank all the wonderful committee heads, [email protected] Kansas City, according to an item by Jenny committee members, and volunteers for their (C) 808-228-5486 Vergara posted July 20, 2017, on www. hard work and time. feastmagazine.com/the-feed/kansas_city, SHOGO MIYAGI “The Highly Anticipated Monarch Cocktail [email protected] Bar and Lounge Brings on Chef Theresia (C) 617-784-9410 Ota.” Formerly the chef de cuisine at nearby Jax Fish House and Oyster Bar, Theresia Sean Isono was one of five up-and-coming said in the article that she is “looking Hawai‘i sommeliers pictured in the June forward to the creative process that goes into 2017 issue of Honolulu magazine article by small plates, where you can assert yourself Lesa Griffith, “Next in Wine.” Sean, now a with fewer brushstrokes but leave a lasting sommelier at Halekulani, shares in the article impression.” She intends to debut dishes his guiding philosophy: “It’s not about just such as “a lobster, watermelon and avocado finding a wine to match the food—finding summer roll seasoned with mint, cilantro, the right wine to match the guest can add the and cucumber and served with a date and ‘plus alpha’ to the dining experience.” Sean cashew-curry sauce,” which will “showcase also expressed his thanks to sommeliers such global influences” and complement the The Class of 1998 volunteered to make A Touch as Chuck Furuya, who have mentored him original craft cocktails offered at the venue. of ‘Iolani a successful and fun fundraising event. along the way.
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’04 ’06 Class Representative: Class Representative: ANDREW INOUYE CHRISTOPHER ST. SURE [email protected] [email protected] 808-286-0735 RYAN ODA [email protected] ’05 Class Representative: MATTHEW OISHI ’07 [email protected] Class Representative: [email protected] SARAH TURGEON [email protected] (C) 808-741-7245
Kyle Kumashiro and Yoshie Ishimaru got married on March 27, 2015, and had their reception on August 27, 2016, at the Halekulani Hotel. On June 22, 2017, they were blessed with a baby daughter, Hina Captain Edward Aria Kumashiro. They live in Palolo on Oahu. Fitzpatrick ’05 is stationed Kyle currently works at Queen’s Hospital as in Hawai‘i. a pharmacist. Lei-Ann Field ’02 and husband Ryan celebrated the birth of Rory Kono Field on November 8, 2016. Edward Fitzpatrick, a captain in the United Aloha, Class of 2007! If anyone has any States Army stationed at Schofield Barracks, updates they'd like to include in the ‘Iolani took command of the Military Intelligence School Bulletin—engagements, marriages, Company, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry children, moves, promotions, career changes, ’02 Division on June 1st. Edward and his wife, etc.—please feel free to submit them via Class Representative: Liis Hergauk, were stationed back home in reply OR to [email protected], copy to MARIANA LEE Hawai‘i in time for the birth of their son, [email protected]. You can submit updates [email protected] Marcus, in October 2016. on behalf of yourself or friends! No be shame!
KAREN DANG [email protected]
Bobby Webster was promoted to general manager of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors this June. Bobby, the youngest general manager in the 30-team league, has been with the Raptors since 2013 when he was vice president of basketball management and strategy; he became an assistant GM in 2016. Prior to joining the Raptors, Bobby worked in the NBA league office in New York for seven years.
’03 15 th Class Representative: WALDEN AU Left to right: Brenton Bowyer ’06, Leo Shimizu ’06, Matthew Kaneshiro ’06, Chaplain Dan Leatherman, Christopher St. Sure ’06, and Matthew Kohatsu ’06: Brenton, Leo, Matthew Kaneshiro, Chris, and Matthew [email protected] Kohatsu, who were acolytes during their time at Iolani School, decided to have an informal reunion at the (C) 808-234-8021 wedding of Ryan Oda ’06 and Lyndsey Arakawa ’08.
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’10 Class Representatives: JACQUELINE MOSTELLER [email protected]
CLAIRE MOSTELLER [email protected]
’11 Class Representative: LAUREN WONG [email protected]
Over the past two years, after graduating from USC, Cristin Lim was employed as a designer Members of the Class of 2007 10th Year Reunion and Class Gift Committee are (left to right): Marissa Chung, Lansen Leu, Kenn Asato (squatting in front of Lansen), Keola Williams, Elyse Oyama, Sara Tsukamoto, Sarah for Dollar Shave Club. She was on a crazy Turgeon, Miyoko Pettit-Toledo, Colby Takeda, and Lauren (Kurashige) Nagata. ride to build a men's grooming brand that created products, content, and experiences for the body and mind, and got to concept The year is flying by! Don't miss out on our immunology in the college of agriculture and design the monthly Bathroom Minutes, a ‘Iolani Class of 2007 10-Year Reunion on and the college of letters and science. The popup gift card for Target stores, holiday gift December 30, 2017, at Gordon Biersch in scholarship was presented to Melody at experiences, and more. She also experienced Honolulu, HI! a reception held May 18 at Westminster the celebration of Unilever’s acquisition of the College in Salt Lake City. The scholarship five-year-old company in 2016. Now she is We hope everyone is doing well! Take care. is awarded each year to a graduate or moving on with a business partner to build a undergraduate student engaged in new or food business called Because Cookie Dough ongoing research that focuses on Great Salt (instagram.com/becausecookiedough). The Lake and/or the lake ecosystem or watershed. product is in 20 stores, and the business is in ’08 10 th this year’s USC Entrepreneurship Incubator Class Representative: MICHAEL HACKLER [email protected]
’09 Class Representative: ROBERT TAMAI [email protected]
Melody Lindsay received the Doyle W. Stephens Scholarship Award from FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake, an organization that works to protect Utah’s Great Salt Lake ecosystem and increase public awareness and appreciation of the lake through education, research, advocacy, and the arts to study how the changing salinity of Great Salt Lake affects the microorganisms in the lake and the lifeforms that depend on them as food sources. Melody is a fourth- year doctoral student in the Montana State Connor Stewart ’10 and Shelby Isham ’11 tied the knot on July 14th, 2017, in Tacoma, Washington, after dating for nine years, starting during their student days at ‘Iolani. University department of microbiology and
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according to the article, Tanner was so busy playing baseball that he neglected to apply to medical school this year. According to Tanner, medical school can wait: not only did he want to play baseball “for as long as I could,” but “I was just hoping for an opportunity to go play. Baseball was always my dream.” ’14 Class Representative: KYLE MILLER [email protected] (C) 808-292-9212
Kasey Lee Jimenez ’11 graduated from Purdue University as an astronomical aeronautical engineer and is Kathryn Teruya currently employed at Northrop-Grumman. She received her pilot’s license in May 2016. was crowned Miss Hawaii 2017 at the Hawaii Theatre in June. Competing as Miss Kaka’ako in a field of 15 contestants, she won the opportunity to Program. The business hopes to expand its him titled “Meet Tanner Nishioka: He’s the represent Hawai‘i at the 97th Miss America reach in the coming year and will be starting unlikeliest of top draft picks, and probably Pageant in Atlantic City in New Jersey a first round of funding soon. Fight on! smarter than you” by Los Angeles Times reporter in September. Kathryn’s talent segment, Bill Shaikin was posted on June 14, 2017. The her “high-kicking dance performance of ‘I article focused on both Tanner’s surprise at Want to be a Rockette,’ was one of several being selected in such an early draft round noteworthy performances in the talent ’12 as well as his intellectual ability: “Tanner segment,” according to the feature article Class Representatives: Nishioka is smart — wicked smart, you might about the contest by John Berger posted June GUTHRIE ANGELES say. He just graduated from Pomona College, 12, 2017, on staradvertiser.com. Kathryn also [email protected] with a major in neuroscience, an academic received the Miss America/First Hawaiian (C) 808-381-2672 All-American with a 3.62 grade-point average. Bank Community Service Award. He aspired to attend medical school.” However, KENTON NAKAMURA [email protected]
DARIN POEI [email protected]
STEVEN YEE [email protected]
’13 5 th Class Representative: KEN BEN CHAO [email protected] (C) 808-469-8806
Tanner Nishioka was drafted by the Boston Red Sox this June in the 9th round with the 281st overall pick in the Major League Baseball draft. Tanner was fantastic as a senior utility man for Pomona-Pitzer this season, hitting .441 with 18 home runs, 12 doubles, and 53 runs batted in. A feature story about Several members of the Class of ’12 attended the Reunion Weekend Kick-off Dinner.
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Shaye Villanueva, now a senior on the at Carleton College, Ayumi ranked third in Washington women’s soccer team, was the the conference with a 78.1 scoring average ’17 subject of a feature article by Billy Hull this spring. Class Representative: posted September 13 on staradvertiser.com ALYSSA UJIMORI in the “Hawaii Grown” column, “Washington Maya Stevens was recognized this spring [email protected] Came Calling for Shaye Villanueva.” As at Wesleyan University with the Dorchester the title suggests, the story focused on how Prize. Established through the gift of Daniel NOAH NUA Shaye’s dream to play college soccer was Dorchester IV, Class of 1874, it is awarded [email protected] saved when she had nearly given up when for the best thesis submitted to the English she got the “call from an assistant coach at department. She also won the Samuel C. Dane Yamashiro was the subject of a sports Washington” offering her the opportunity “to Silipo Prize, awarded annually for the most feature by Nick Abramo posted May 2 on play soccer on a scholarship for the Huskies.” valuable player(s) of the Wesleyan orchestra. staradvertiser.com, “‘Iolani’s Great Dane.” The Despite losing her entire junior year season article focused on Dane’s success in both judo at ‘Iolani due to a knee injury, Shaye held on and wrestling, but perhaps more important to her dream and enjoyed every game she on his “camaraderie with teammates and had even “reveling in her last season with ’16 competitors.” Judo coach Dan Nishita [the ‘Iolani] team.” After graduation from Class Representative: complimented Dane by saying of him, “He’s ‘Iolani, she “attended a college camp held in MAYA FRANKLIN the hardest worker, and he cares about people. Waipio,” hoping that somehow she would get [email protected] Sometimes he cares more about other people the chance “to play Division II or Division than himself.” Dane has competed in judo III or maybe nothing at all.” Then came the KIMBERLY OGATA since he was six years old; he won a junior phone call and the chance to play college [email protected] title at age seven. In wrestling, he holds two soccer. She started 35 games in her career at league and two state championships (2016 UW and made it to the NCAA tournament CAROLINE KODAMA and 2017), but “winning the ILH judo twice. Even though the UW team had a [email protected] title as a freshman remains [his] biggest losing season in her junior year, Shaye and accomplishment,” according to the article. her teammates determined this year would Matt Campos, a freshman on the University Dane will be attending Illinois Institute of be better. The article concluded with the of San Francisco baseball team, was a late- Technology in Chicago this fall. following up-beat words from Shaye: “When game defensive replacement in the 18-4 win we’re on the field in practice, it’s competitive over Pepperdine in mid-May. with everyone fighting to make an impact, but when it comes to game day, everyone is all in and it’s all about the 11 on that field.” ’15 SAVE THE DATE! Class Representative: ‘Iolani Fair 2018 KORRY LUKE [email protected]
Courtney Overland, a goalkeeper for the Macalester College women’s water polo team, was named Collegiate Water Polo Association defensive player of the week in mid-April. Later that month, she was named to the Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III all-tournament team.
Ayumi Sakamoto was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference player of Friday, April 20 & Saturday, April 21 the week in May when she shot a 1-under 71, tying for second place as she headed into Noon to 10:30 p.m. the second round of the NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championships at Bay www.iolanifair.org Oaks Country Club in Houston. A student
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‘Iolani School extends heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the deceased. The school also attempts to maintain accurate records on all alumni. Please let ‘Iolani know when an alumnus/a has passed away. Notices may be sent to Office of Advancement, ‘Iolani School, 563 Kamoku Street, Honolulu, HI 96826
CLASS OF 1941 CLASS OF 1956 CLASS OF 1958 Richard Oliver Ching died on July 10, 2017, in Franklin S. Kondo died on May 4, 2017. He retired ’ X58 Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Ele’ele, Kauai. from Hawaiian Dredging and Construction after Gordon Shui Wun Zane died on April 23, 2017, many years of service. Franklin was predeceased at Queen’s Medical Center. He was an owner of CLASS OF 1946 by his parents Toshio and Kikue Kondo. He is a taxi cab company and a U.S. Army veteran. He Francis Jun Kojima died August 7, 2017, at survived by wife Florence; son Farren (and spouse is survived by sons Bryant ’88 and Tyler ’90; and Kuakini Hospital. A graduate of the University of Ann); daughters Francine Sur and Freda Lee (and grandson William. Hawaii, he was chairman of American Customs spouse Scoty); six grandchildren; three great- Brokerage Co., Inc., where he worked for over 60 grandchildren; and sister Yaeko Kubota. CLASS OF 1959 years and continued to work until his death. He Bishop Richard S. O. Chang died August 30, lived a rich and fulfilling life; traveled to many Edwin N. Shimabukuro died on Friday, September 2017. The Right Reverend Richard Chang served parts of the world; loved sports, especially UH 15, 2017, at the University of Michigan Hospital as the fourth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of football and basketball; and had a musical ear. He in Ann Arbor at the age of 78. Edwin was an Hawaii from 1997 to 2006. He was ordained to is survived by wife Ayako; son Alan ’73 (and spouse English teacher at Trenton High School in the diaconate on March 5, 1966, to the priesthood Joni); grandson David ’07; sisters Jane (and spouse Michigan, employed at B.C.E.A., and a member on September 4, 1966, and consecrated to Bishop Sako) Kido and Amy Kojima; stepson Hiro (and of the Michigan Education Association and the of Hawaii March 30, 1977. The Cathedral of spouse Emiko) Mizuno; stepdaughter Yoriko (and Democratic Party. He was a graduate of Eastern Saint Andrew in Honolulu was filled to capacity spouse Andrew) Fieleke; and step-grandchildren Michigan University. He enjoyed gardening, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, for the funeral Erika Mizuno, Leina, and Aiden Fieleke. traveling, wildlife and U of M Football. service for the Right Reverend Richard Chang. His widow, Mrs. Delia Chang, and daughters CLASS OF 1954 Edwin is survived by wife Hope; daughter Lisa Holly Nagatoshi and Hannah Clifford and their Howard Alexander Okita died on June 2, 2017. He (and spouse Ray Morales) Shimabukuro; sons Eric families met a long reception line of well-wishers was a retired chief master sergeant for the Hawaii (and spouse Pam Moy) Shimabukuro, Marc (and and friends. Class of 1959 classmates Mike and Air National Guard. Coach “O” dedicated 55 years spouse Kathleen) Shimabukuro, Bert (and spouse Frieda Sen, Larry and Arleen Young, Calvin and to mentoring and coaching youth from Kailua Mayumi) Shimabukuro, and Paul (and spouse Linda Lee, Royce Fukunaga, Danny Hee, Justice American Little League baseball, Kailua H.S. Aparna) Shimabukuro; seven grandchildren, Aaron and Leora Okumura, Roy and Laverne Adaniya, softball, Hawaii Loa College and HPU Softball. (and spouse Augusta) Kearly, Patrick (and spouse Earl and Maylene Lau, Bill Wong, and Jim and He is survived by wife Nina Okita; daughters Jessica) Kearly, Gina Kearly, Blake Shimabukuro, Joan Yamashita were there to pay their respects. Renee Kiyabu, Donna Okita, and Wanda Okita; Monica Shimabukuro, Luke Shimabukuro and Class of 1960 friends attending included Les six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Carolyn Shimabukuro; and great-grandchildren Uyehara and Jimmy and Melvia Kawashima; Sheila Murakami; and brothers Denis Okita and River Kearly and Beatrice Kearly. In addition to representing the Class of 1958 were Tommy and Lew Morris. his parents, Mr. Shimabukuro was also preceded Gail Toma. The ceremony, worthy of a Bishop of in death by daughter Nadine Shimabukuro and the church, was conducted by The Right Reverend Glenn Kenji Zukeran died on April 27, 2017, at sister Frances Shimabukuro. Robert Fitzpatrick, Bishop of Hawai‘i. Bishop Islands Hospice Home. He was a retired salesman Chang is survived by wife Dee; and daughters for Hawaiian Candies and Nuts and retired coach Holly and Hannah. for the Farrington girls softball team. Glenn is survived by wife Kathleen; son Don (and spouse Fred I. Fukuroda died in Honolulu on May 3, 2017. Summer); daughter Renee Zukeran; brother He is survived by daughter Marci L. Fukuroda ’90; James ’47 (and spouse Gail); and nephews Patrick and son Kimo Fukuroda. Y. Zukeran ’84, Kendall Zukeran ’91, and Keith H. Zukeran ’79.
70 ‘IOLANI SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960 Former Faculty and Staff Melvin M. Arimoto died on June 9, 2017. He was Dennis H. Farber died May 8, 2017, in Baltimore, a retired school teacher. He is survived by his wife Maryland. He was at ‘Iolani in 1969, his first Junko Yun; mother Dorothy; brothers Milton teaching position. Following that, he taught at (and spouse Jane), Walter (and spouse Jenny), the University of Hawai‘i, Claremont, and in 1991 Howard ’65 (and spouse Lynn), and Dennis (and joined Maryland Institute College of Art’s Mount spouse Susan); sister June (and spouse Richard) Royal Graduate School. Mr. Farber’s artwork— Tsukayama; and nephews Mark Arimoto ’95 and photography and painting—is in collections Jason Arimoto ’99. across the United States and in the Metropolitan Museum of Photography in Tokyo. CLASS OF 1970 Robert Hiroshi Nakata died on June 25, 2017, at Straub Hospital. He studied history at the University of Hawai‘i and received his degree Frances Masunaga died July 25, 2017. She joined from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law. He ‘Iolani’s business office in 1982 and served as practiced law as an attorney until his unexpected the school’s accounts payable specialist until she death. A beloved son, father, and friend, he enjoyed retired in 1994. She also worked for Optical reading, watching sports, and bowling in his spare Dispensers, American Optical, and Amfac. She time. Robert is survived by mother Marian Takagi; worked tirelessly for ‘Iolani and was grateful for sisters Marilynn Nakata, Gail Takagi, and Joyce the opportunities it gave to both her sons. She was Pavlis; brothers Theodore Nakata, David Takagi, predeceased by son Mark ’69; and is survived by Verne Takagi; daughters Suzanne Nakata and son David ’75, who is a math teacher at ‘Iolani; and Nicole Phan-Thanh; and grandson Aiden Tran. nephews and nieces. CLASS OF 1980 Nathan Y.L. Ho died on September 1, 2016, in Honolulu. He was the manager of Wally Ho's Garage & Grill. He is survived by mother Louise Sakurai Ho; sisters Sheldene A.O. Maze (and spouse Thomas), Maydene O.T. Ching, and Colleen O.L. Ho; and brother Wallace K.Y.T. Ho. CLASS OF 1984 Dr. Irene Kawakami Yamamoto died on April 1, 2017. She is survived by husband Greg; son Matthew; daughter Christine; sister Esther Kawakami-Williams ’83; and half sister Alice Kawakami.
FALL 2017/WINTER 2018 71 ‘Iolani School brings the hit Rodgers and Hammerstein classic to Hawai’i Theatre March 1–3.
The Sound ofMusic
Featuring the songs “Do, Re, Mi,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Every Mountain,” The Sound of Music is a story of love, faith, and the power of music to give hope in the darkest of times. The ‘Iolani cast features nearly 50 students accompanied by an outstanding student orchestra. THE POSTER above was designed by Alia Hagi ’21, Ashley Pang ’18 and Autumn Woolpert ’21, students in the multi-media production in service to ‘Iolani class, taught by Taylor Wong ’08 in the Sullivan Center for Innovation and Leadership. Students gain real-world experience by working with a client on campus. For this project, they worked with the performing arts department to create a series March 1–3, 2018 of posters to promote the spring musical, The Sound of Music. 7 p.m. Hawai‘i Theatre
DIRECTED & CHOREOGRAPHED BY Andrew Sakaguchi VOCAL MUSIC DIRECTION BY Mary Chesnut Hicks MUSIC DIRECTION BY Manny Dayao ’97 COSTUME DESIGN BY Left to right: Ashley Pang ’18, Alia Hagi ’21, and Autumn Woolpert ’21 Kimmerie H.O. Jones PRODUCED BY Kevin Pease Editor’s note ENDNOTE bout a dozen years ago, one of my daughters’ friends SCHOOL BULLETIN noticed how kind one of the ‘Iolani bus drivers was and how, though he was older than grandpa, he always had a cheerful remark and a friendly wave. Director of Communications & ‘Iolani Bulletin Editor A Cathy Lee Chong • [email protected] “He’s not a bus driver,” my daughter chimed, though it was understandable why that assumption was made since Assistant Editor Jane Murphy Romjue • [email protected] he was behind the wheel of ‘Iolani’s small bus. “That’s Eddie Hamada! He’s famous!” Director of Interactive Media John Tamanaha ’87 • [email protected] My daughters were pretty young and Eddie Hamada ’46 had already retired from his long and revered career Art Director Leigh Morrison • [email protected] as ‘Iolani athletic director and a coach with multiple Head of School state titles, yet, fortunately, he was still active on campus, Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D. • [email protected] supporting the headmaster, serving faculty and staff, meeting with alumni, attending school events locally and The Board of Governors on the mainland, representing ‘Iolani in the community, and—when duty called— Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’77, Chair driving the small school bus. Melvin Kaneshige, Esq. ’66, Vice Chair For alumni, Coach Hamada was a walking and breathing example of One Mark Yamakawa ’74, Secretary Team, a father figure, a mentor, and one of the main reasons their days at ‘Iolani Lisa M.K. Sakamoto, Treasurer were meaningful and memorable. He taught them respect through example: when Timothy R. Cottrell, Ph.D., Head of School victorious, remain humble and don’t boast; think about how the opposing team Steven C. Ai ’72 feels. Hamada himself played football under legendary Coach Father Kenneth A. John C. Dean, Jr. Bray and instilled in his players the principles of One Team. To Bray and Hamada, Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.) the team’s benchwarmers were equally as important as the all-stars, maybe more so. Whitney Limm, M.D., F.A.C.S. ’76 To Chris Shimabukuro ’85, Hamada was like a second father. Shimabukuro Bill D. Mills played football under Hamada. Then, he worked alongside his former coach in Calvin S. Oishi, M.D. ’79 Raymond Ono ’72 ‘Iolani’s Advancement Office for many years. Now he is serving on the committee Kent Tsukamoto aiming to raise funds to build a statue of his coach and to raise funds for the Eddie Takeshi Saeki ’82 Hamada Scholarship Endowment which provides financial assistance for students. Jenai S. Wall “It’s true that Eddie Hamada would not have wanted a statue of him made Robert “Bub” W. Wo CULMINATING NINE WEEKS of physical and mental Somebody comes in first and sometimes records were because he was such a humble man,” Shimabukuro said, “but the committee Emelda Wong Trainor ’95 training during their PE classes, fifth and sixth graders broken, but each competitor rose to their own challenge realizes who he was and what he stood for. So it’s important that we share his story Jodi Shin Yamamoto, Esq. ’89 swam and ran against the clock in a rigorous biathlon. versus the clock, discovering new levels of capability, so future generations know who helped to develop our One Team philosophy and Russell Yamamoto ’69 confidence and courage. The Right Rev. Robert L. Fitzpatrick, Ex Officio For nine years, this ‘Iolani version of a biathlon has begun our culture of caring for others. Coach Hamada would be happy knowing funds Tyler Kimura ’00, Alumni Representative with a 100-yard swim and was immediately followed by a And in true “One Team” fashion, an integral part of this PE raised to support this project will provide financial assistance to students in need.” run to Eddie Hamada Track, where a half-mile awaited unit involved the support and encouragement the students pro- The statue is being created by sculptor Sean Browne and will be placed on Postmaster, Send address changes to: before the finish line. vided each other during training and at the final competition. campus near the entrance to the Eddie Hamada Football Field. The two year- ‘Iolani School Bulletin, ‘Iolani School long project was launched a few months ago. Leading the project’s committee 563 Kamoku Street – Text and photo by John Tamanaha ’87 with Shimabukuro are Hugh Yoshida ’58, Brian Sunada ’66, Dale Lee ’66, and Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826 Calvin Oishi ’79. website: www.iolani.org If Eddie Hamada touched your life or you would like to know more, please email: [email protected] contact Shimabukuro at [email protected]. He would love to have you join the UPCOMING EVENTS legions of people volunteering to perpetuate Eddie Hamada’s legacy so that future ‘Iolani School Bulletin generations and others who didn’t know him may also be inspired by his life and Winner of a Council for Advancement JANUARY 30 MARCH 1–3 MAY 11 MAY 27 understand why he is so cherished. and Support of Education District VII Keables Spring Musical Dance Showcase Class of 2017 Eddie Hamada made people smile and feel good about themselves, the epitome Gold Award of Excellence Community Night The Sound of Music Blaisdell Concert Hall Baccalaureate of what makes ‘Iolani a welcoming, caring community. He was synonymous with With Aaron and Hawai‘i Theatre 7 p.m. St. Alban’s Chapel One Team, iconic, and legendary. He had an energy that was infectious, and—yes Jordan Kandell ’02 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. —he was the nicest bus driver ever. Seto Hall 7 p.m. MAY 18 APRIL 21 AND 22 Chorus and Hōkuloa JUNE 2 Member, National Association of Independent Schools ‘Iolani Fair Spring Concert Class of 2018 FEBRUARY 10 Dino Days St. Andrew’s Cathedral Graduation At ‘Iolani School, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin, or disability. Concerto Concert Noon to 10:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. ‘Iolani Campus Hawai‘i Theatre 5:00 p.m. The ‘Iolani School Bulletin is published three times each year, 7 p.m. Fall, Winter/Spring and Summer, by ‘Iolani School and distributed free of charge to alumni, current or former parents Cathy Lee Chong and grandparents, and friends of the school. Non-profit flat rate postage paid at Honolulu, Hawai‘i. For the latest information, visit www.iolani.org NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID HONOLULU HI PERMIT NO. 1058 563 Kamoku Street Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96826
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One Team Way of Life INSIDE: Coach Eddie Hamada ’46 served as ‘Iolani’s head Father Bray’s football coach from 1960 to 1988 and as athletic Letters director from 1963 to 1991. Here, he stands among his players in an undated photo. Coach Hamada valued all members of a team equally, and he made Professional players sitting on the bench feel as important as Skateboarder the all-stars on the field. Even after his death in 2010, his memory continues to inspire others Hunter Long ’12 to live a One Team way of life. photo: ‘Iolani School Archives photo:
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