Alumni Traditions.......

Hey gang,

This is a brief summary of what the Saint Louis Alumni Association expects of us.

Saint Louis School Graduation Ceremony.

It's been a tradition of Saint Louis School to honor the St. Louis Alumni Class that graduated 50, 60 and 70 years ago at their annual Graduation Ceremony, along with that year's graduating class. Each member of the Alumni class being honored is called to receive a diploma, the traditional red and blue silk lei, commemorative medallions, etc. from the Officials of Saint Louis School. The ceremony and honor bestowed on the alumni classes precede the current graduating class and is testimony of the history of Saint Louis School.

St. Louis Class Gift.

Another tradition, which began many years ago, is the "Class Gift" which is a donation of $50,000 or more to the Saint Louis School by the class celebrating its 50th anniversary. This gift of appreciation for the education, guidance and direction that we received at Saint Louis can be a serious burden on the class if not carefully planned and organized well in advance of that milestone. Many classes start their "Class Gift Fund" as early as ten years prior to their 50th Anniversary. In fact the Class of 1992 has already started fund-raising for their "Class Gift Fund". Although this is not the norm, most classes begin as early as ten years and as late as two years prior to their 50th Anniversary. The earlier you start your "Class Gift Fund" - the easier it makes for attaining and exceeding your goal.

Sincerely Submitted by Karlton Borges for SLAA Executive Director Bob Takei.

Update: As of this writing, Russell Valente has drawn out the necessary
forms to start our "Class Gift Account". Keep an eye open for more information as we get it, it will be posted, please be sure to check with your area represenatives. Mahalo.........Karlton