Sunday, August 2, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
REMINDER; Sunday Night at the Pagoda
Aloha classmates!
From Tracy Mizota, here are the details on our get-together Sunday, August 2, at the Pagoda Hotel.
From Tracy Mizota, here are the details on our get-together Sunday, August 2, at the Pagoda Hotel.
- We will be using the "East Banquet Room" at the Pagoda Hotel.
- Parking at hotel is $5.00 w/ validation stamp at reception table.
- Buffet dinner is $30 per person. Doors open at 6 pm Dinner is between 7 - 8 pm.
- Beer and Wine can be purchased from wait staff between 6 - 9 pm.
Friday Night's Attendees
At least 33 gentlemen of the Class of '79 made it out to the SLAA Clubhouse Friday for a night of food, drinks and talking story. They were:
- Dave Agor
- Dwayne Arelliano
- Karlton Borges
- Kevin Costa
- Greg Frey
- Hank George
- Lawrence Go
- Ben. Gutierrez
- Alex Ingel
- Stephen Ishikawa
- Rex Kamakana
- Curtis Low
- Greg Lung
- Aaron Manuel
- Jeff Mathews (Waco, Texas)
- Andrew Medeiros
- Scott Melendy
- Dru Miyata
- Tracy Mizota
- Dwight Moniz
- Dean Murata
- Albert Nakanishi
- Greg Perry
- Mel Pilien
- Elliot Pimental
- Craig Seno
- Kevin Siders
- Anthony Souza
- William Tito
- Russell Valente
- Mark Villanueva
- James Yocom
- Henry Young
Friday, July 31, 2009
REMINDERS! Last Day for Coach Voting, Reunion Get-Together at SLAA Clubhouse Tonight!
Just a reminder to everyone that today, Friday July 31, is the last day of voting for the 2010 Softball Coach. The voting can be done in the upper right hand corner of this page.
And we hope to see you tonight at the SLAA Clubhouse for the first of our 30th Reunion activities! Click on the "Reunion" label below this post, or on the right hand side of this page, for more details and posts.
There also may be more people who may be coming to tonight's event than are on the lists that we've previously posted, so don't worry if you haven't seen your name. And if you have a last-minute change of heart, come join us. Just make sure to check in with Tracy M. when you get in!
And we hope to see you tonight at the SLAA Clubhouse for the first of our 30th Reunion activities! Click on the "Reunion" label below this post, or on the right hand side of this page, for more details and posts.
There also may be more people who may be coming to tonight's event than are on the lists that we've previously posted, so don't worry if you haven't seen your name. And if you have a last-minute change of heart, come join us. Just make sure to check in with Tracy M. when you get in!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Reunion Names List Update
A little update for the Hawaii attendees list. It appears that the lists may not be completely complete, so there may be some names that aren't quite here yet, for whatever reason. If you are attending and don't see your name here, let us know! ~Ben.
Hawaii Attendees: Cody Correa from Kamuela HI, Greg Frey, Dwight Moniz, Albert Nakanishi, Greg Perry, Ben Gutierrez, Eugene Kaneshiro, Eric Kirihara, Dean Murata, Mel Pilien, James Yocum, Hank George, Dwight Moniz, Mark Villanueva, Kevin Siders, David Agor, Rex Kamakana, Dru Miyata, Jeff Mathews.
Probable: Russell Valente
Hawaii Attendees: Cody Correa from Kamuela HI, Greg Frey, Dwight Moniz, Albert Nakanishi, Greg Perry, Ben Gutierrez, Eugene Kaneshiro, Eric Kirihara, Dean Murata, Mel Pilien, James Yocum, Hank George, Dwight Moniz, Mark Villanueva, Kevin Siders, David Agor, Rex Kamakana, Dru Miyata, Jeff Mathews.
Probable: Russell Valente
Thursday, July 23, 2009
UPDATE: 30th Reunion Events
Aloha Fellow Classmates,
It'as nice to report that additional classmates have signed up to join us at this years 30th Reunion. If you still want to attend this years reunion contact me ASAP!
The following is a listing of classmates who have contacted me:
Hawaii Attendees: Cody Correa from Kamuela HI, Dwight Moniz, Albert Nakanishi, Greg Perry, Eugene Kaneshiro, Eric Kirihara, Dean Murata, Mel Pilien, James Yocum, Hank George, Dwight Moniz, Mark Villanueva, Kevin Siders, David Agor, Rex Kamakana, Dru Miyata. Probable: Russell Valente
Las Vegas Attendees: Matt & Kathleen Jordan will be coming from Texas, Conrad & Terri Manayan from Tennesee, Eugene Kaneshiro from Fountain Valley CA, Anthony & Jadranka Kijowski from Yorba Linda CA, Mel Pilien, Greg Perry, David Agor. Probable : Hank George, Russell Valente
Additional Information: Hawaii Reunion Events
If you haven't sent in your $25 fee it will be collected at the door.
Friday July 31, 2009 "Reunion Get Together @ St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse"
Starts at 6:00 pm (No Host Bar/Pupus)
Sunday August 2, 2009 "Reunion Dinner @ Pagoda Hotel "Banquet Room"
Door Opens @ 6:00 pm Dinner Buffet ($30 per person at Door) 7:00 - 8:30 pm
DON'T MISS OUT!! SEE YOU SOON!
Mahalo,
Tracy Mizota
It'as nice to report that additional classmates have signed up to join us at this years 30th Reunion. If you still want to attend this years reunion contact me ASAP!
The following is a listing of classmates who have contacted me:
Hawaii Attendees: Cody Correa from Kamuela HI, Dwight Moniz, Albert Nakanishi, Greg Perry, Eugene Kaneshiro, Eric Kirihara, Dean Murata, Mel Pilien, James Yocum, Hank George, Dwight Moniz, Mark Villanueva, Kevin Siders, David Agor, Rex Kamakana, Dru Miyata. Probable: Russell Valente
Las Vegas Attendees: Matt & Kathleen Jordan will be coming from Texas, Conrad & Terri Manayan from Tennesee, Eugene Kaneshiro from Fountain Valley CA, Anthony & Jadranka Kijowski from Yorba Linda CA, Mel Pilien, Greg Perry, David Agor. Probable : Hank George, Russell Valente
Additional Information: Hawaii Reunion Events
If you haven't sent in your $25 fee it will be collected at the door.
Friday July 31, 2009 "Reunion Get Together @ St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse"
Starts at 6:00 pm (No Host Bar/Pupus)
Sunday August 2, 2009 "Reunion Dinner @ Pagoda Hotel "Banquet Room"
Door Opens @ 6:00 pm Dinner Buffet ($30 per person at Door) 7:00 - 8:30 pm
DON'T MISS OUT!! SEE YOU SOON!
Mahalo,
Tracy Mizota
UPDATE: Duke Aiona Fundraiser
The SLHS '79 Sports Committee has purchased four tickets to the fundraiser for Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona, scheduled for July 30th at the SLAA Clubhouse.
Mahalo Plenty to Tony & his Sports Comm. '79 for supporting our Class & keeping all of us so well informed. Unreal Guys! You work so hard!
So far, between Tony his committee and Tracy Mizota alone, 8 tickets have already been sold. I have told the Lt. Gov. Let's go, Gang! Let's buy more tickets! Only SL boys Will there! Good fun!
Greg Frey '79
VP, SLAA P. Gregory "Greg" Frey
808-381-GREG (4734)
pgfesq@hawaii.rr.com
E Akua Ho'omaika'i O' Amelika
Mahalo Plenty to Tony & his Sports Comm. '79 for supporting our Class & keeping all of us so well informed. Unreal Guys! You work so hard!
So far, between Tony his committee and Tracy Mizota alone, 8 tickets have already been sold. I have told the Lt. Gov. Let's go, Gang! Let's buy more tickets! Only SL boys Will there! Good fun!
Greg Frey '79
VP, SLAA P. Gregory "Greg" Frey
808-381-GREG (4734)
pgfesq@hawaii.rr.com
E Akua Ho'omaika'i O' Amelika
Monday, July 20, 2009
From Softball 2009 Coach James Santos
Gentlemen,
I would first like to apologize for not keeping up on the current postings and e-mails. While I am honored by the nomination of being your softball Coach for the 2010 season, I would like to pass on a thought, maybe a different mind set. I look at the softball tournament as a time to reflect on memories of the past and enjoy creating new memories, to talk about our accomplishments and our challenges. And, in the middle of all this explore what we have labeled as athletic ability. In between the pain, laughs and fellowship it is a time to reconnect to a time in our life that for good or bad chiseled a part of what makes us the men we are today. While I thank the Sports Committee for sponsoring this poll, I feel there will be no winner but merely a lost chance for involvement by a class member who is reaching out (as we all should). I propose that Byron, Myself and anyone else that would like to be involved to join in and make this a great event. Remember, while softball is the venue for our gathering it is merely a side bar to the fellowship that follows.
In closing Gentlemen without involvement the worst that can happen is that we lose touch with each other. We have several classmates who are trying very hard not to have that happen. Please give them your full support. Even small gestures (like answering an e-mail) give them the boost to continue their effort.
Malama Pono,
James Santos
Classmate, Friend, Brother
"Memor Et Fidelis""Mindful and Faithful"
I would first like to apologize for not keeping up on the current postings and e-mails. While I am honored by the nomination of being your softball Coach for the 2010 season, I would like to pass on a thought, maybe a different mind set. I look at the softball tournament as a time to reflect on memories of the past and enjoy creating new memories, to talk about our accomplishments and our challenges. And, in the middle of all this explore what we have labeled as athletic ability. In between the pain, laughs and fellowship it is a time to reconnect to a time in our life that for good or bad chiseled a part of what makes us the men we are today. While I thank the Sports Committee for sponsoring this poll, I feel there will be no winner but merely a lost chance for involvement by a class member who is reaching out (as we all should). I propose that Byron, Myself and anyone else that would like to be involved to join in and make this a great event. Remember, while softball is the venue for our gathering it is merely a side bar to the fellowship that follows.
In closing Gentlemen without involvement the worst that can happen is that we lose touch with each other. We have several classmates who are trying very hard not to have that happen. Please give them your full support. Even small gestures (like answering an e-mail) give them the boost to continue their effort.
Malama Pono,
James Santos
Classmate, Friend, Brother
"Memor Et Fidelis""Mindful and Faithful"
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
SPECIAL REUNION MEETING REMINDER!
There will be a reunion meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at the Alumni Clubhouse at 6:30 pm and all classmates are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
From Greg Frey: Let's Kokua Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona, A True St. Louis Gentleman!
The history of St. Louis is rich with story after story of the Men of Kalaepohaku always helping one another out. NO questions asked. If one man of the Red & Blue is in need, another is there. We Bleed Red & Blue, tried & true! It is against this backdrop that I humbly ask for your help.
Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona is planning a "Grass roots" fundraiser for his Campaign for Governor of our Great State to be held the end of this month at the SLAA CLUBHOUSE & CRUSADER LOUNGE. Details are forthcoming, but in the exact words of Lt. Gov. Aiona, in his e-mail to me, he says, "The event would be no frills beer, pupu and would be held at SL Club house."
NOW, to the "I need help" part. Lt. Gov. has asked me to sell at least 10 tickets to this event. Cost has not been announced yet, but I figure $25 or so. I want to sell as many tickets as possible to this event, ALL to members of our Great & Proud Class of 1979. I want to be able to proudly tell the Lt. Gov. that OUR Class bought "Choke Tickets". I asked him to take a look at our Blog page, and told him this request/article would be posted. So, let's not prove me wrong. HELP OUT. BUY A TICKET FROM ME. I will make sure that our Class, as a group, gets proper recognition. What a great way to "kick-off" our 30th Year Reunion festivities by "pitching-in" support for one of St. Louis' more prominent people.
PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE ONE OR MORE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT, and I will coordinate purchase in mass as a bold statement of our Class' support of Lt. Gov. Aiona as he begins what is expected to be a very competitive campaign for Governor of Our Island State. EMAIL YOUR TICKET REQUEST TO ME AT EITHER pgfrey@coatesandfrey.com (work) and/or pgfesq@hawaii.rr.com (home). MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT, of both me and Lt. Gov. Aiona.
P. Gregory "Greg" Frey
Proud Member of the Great
Class of 1979
Vice-President, SLAA
Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona is planning a "Grass roots" fundraiser for his Campaign for Governor of our Great State to be held the end of this month at the SLAA CLUBHOUSE & CRUSADER LOUNGE. Details are forthcoming, but in the exact words of Lt. Gov. Aiona, in his e-mail to me, he says, "The event would be no frills beer, pupu and would be held at SL Club house."
NOW, to the "I need help" part. Lt. Gov. has asked me to sell at least 10 tickets to this event. Cost has not been announced yet, but I figure $25 or so. I want to sell as many tickets as possible to this event, ALL to members of our Great & Proud Class of 1979. I want to be able to proudly tell the Lt. Gov. that OUR Class bought "Choke Tickets". I asked him to take a look at our Blog page, and told him this request/article would be posted. So, let's not prove me wrong. HELP OUT. BUY A TICKET FROM ME. I will make sure that our Class, as a group, gets proper recognition. What a great way to "kick-off" our 30th Year Reunion festivities by "pitching-in" support for one of St. Louis' more prominent people.
PLEASE EMAIL ME YOUR COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE ONE OR MORE TICKETS TO THIS EVENT, and I will coordinate purchase in mass as a bold statement of our Class' support of Lt. Gov. Aiona as he begins what is expected to be a very competitive campaign for Governor of Our Island State. EMAIL YOUR TICKET REQUEST TO ME AT EITHER pgfrey@coatesandfrey.com (work) and/or pgfesq@hawaii.rr.com (home). MAHALO FOR YOUR SUPPORT, of both me and Lt. Gov. Aiona.
P. Gregory "Greg" Frey
Proud Member of the Great
Class of 1979
Vice-President, SLAA
Monday, July 6, 2009
Vote Now For 2010 Softball Coach!
Gentlemen,
We have received two nominations for coach of the Class of '79 team for the 2010 St. Louis Alumni Softball Tournament, scheduled for President's Day weekend at Keʻehi Lagoon.
And now, it's time to vote!
Make your choice in the the box in the upper right hand corner of our home page. Voting will be open until midnight, the night of July 31.
Mahalo!
We have received two nominations for coach of the Class of '79 team for the 2010 St. Louis Alumni Softball Tournament, scheduled for President's Day weekend at Keʻehi Lagoon.
And now, it's time to vote!
Make your choice in the the box in the upper right hand corner of our home page. Voting will be open until midnight, the night of July 31.
Mahalo!
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Deadlines Approaching for 30th Reunion!
Aloha Fellow Classmates,
Well it seems that time sure flies by fast and our 30th Reunion is now just around the corner.
There will be a reunion meeting on July 15, 2009 at the Alumni Clubhouse at 6:30 pm and all classmates are welcome to attend.
Those of you who have made arrangements with Panda travel know that deadline to pay for your packages is coming up soon. For those of you who didn't sign up with Panda but still want to attend the UH vs UNLV football game, you need to let me know ASAP so I can see if I can get you tickets for the game through Panda.
For those classmates who have NOT returned their questionnaire/deposit make your decisions SOON because the "FINAL DEADLINE" is JULY 20, 2009. You can either email me at tm_@hotmail.com, mail me 2165-B 10th Ave., Hon. HI 96816, or call me 227-6900.
Mahalo,
Tracy Mizota/Reunion Committee
Well it seems that time sure flies by fast and our 30th Reunion is now just around the corner.
There will be a reunion meeting on July 15, 2009 at the Alumni Clubhouse at 6:30 pm and all classmates are welcome to attend.
Those of you who have made arrangements with Panda travel know that deadline to pay for your packages is coming up soon. For those of you who didn't sign up with Panda but still want to attend the UH vs UNLV football game, you need to let me know ASAP so I can see if I can get you tickets for the game through Panda.
For those classmates who have NOT returned their questionnaire/deposit make your decisions SOON because the "FINAL DEADLINE" is JULY 20, 2009. You can either email me at tm_@hotmail.com, mail me 2165-B 10th Ave., Hon. HI 96816, or call me 227-6900.
Mahalo,
Tracy Mizota/Reunion Committee
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Father's Day with James Yocom at Ahi Fever
This fish photo (and story) comes to us from James Yocom '79:
I spent Fathers Day on the ocean in the Ahi Fever Tournament (off Waiʻanae). We landed this marlin that weighed in at 507#. It took largest marlin. We were on a charter boat sponsered by Tesoro. Hope everybody enjoyed their Fathers Day.
Our Facebook Group: Thirteen Members and Counting
Our page on Facebook is well underway, with 13 Gentlemen of the Class of 1979 joining up so far. Whether or not you got the e-mail invitation last week, please join up! If you have any questions about it, shoot us an e-mail!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Nominations For Softball 2010 Coach
Gang ' 79,
The sports committee is taking nominees for the coaching (coordinating) position for the 2010 Softball Tourney this month. Then voting will follow, here on the web site, in July. The new coach's duties duties start on the 1st of August and last until till the end of the tourney in February 2010.
So far, we have two nominations: Mark V. has nominated Byron D., who expressed interest in helping with the coaching duties. And Aaron M. has nominated James S. for another year.
Again, nominations/volunteering will be taken until the end of this month. So send in your selections for the coach ASAP.
Good Luck to all,
Sports Committee'79
The sports committee is taking nominees for the coaching (coordinating) position for the 2010 Softball Tourney this month. Then voting will follow, here on the web site, in July. The new coach's duties duties start on the 1st of August and last until till the end of the tourney in February 2010.
So far, we have two nominations: Mark V. has nominated Byron D., who expressed interest in helping with the coaching duties. And Aaron M. has nominated James S. for another year.
Again, nominations/volunteering will be taken until the end of this month. So send in your selections for the coach ASAP.
Good Luck to all,
Sports Committee'79
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Class of ʻ79 on Facebook!
Aloha classmates!
By now, you may have received an invitation to join the new Facebook group "St. Louis High School Class of ʻ79." The group, along with this blog, is intended to keep all of us in touch with one another. Facebook also is a great tool to be more interactive with one another in sharing news and putting together events, like softball tournaments and reunions (hint, hint!)
The Facebook group is not intended to replace this blog. This page will still have the general news, although I'll make sure any news here will also be posted on FB. The FB group page also will make it easier to spread any news, from each of us, and from the class as a whole.
Right now, we don't have a dedicated URL (i.e. facebook.com/ben.gutierrez) for the group page. We should be able to create one at the end of the month, and when we have one, we'll let you know. For now, go to Facebook , sign up (if you aren't a member already) and then search for "St. Louis High School Class of '79." It's currently an "open group," which means anyone can join. (There is the possibility that we may change that in the future to ensure that actual classmates are signing up. However, I'm still going to monitor activity there closely.)
(Also, the class of '78 has a Facebook page, believe it or not!)
Don't hesitate to ask any questions. And, yes, that URL example is actually mine.
Aloha,
Ben. '79
(Unofficial IT Guy)
By now, you may have received an invitation to join the new Facebook group "St. Louis High School Class of ʻ79." The group, along with this blog, is intended to keep all of us in touch with one another. Facebook also is a great tool to be more interactive with one another in sharing news and putting together events, like softball tournaments and reunions (hint, hint!)
The Facebook group is not intended to replace this blog. This page will still have the general news, although I'll make sure any news here will also be posted on FB. The FB group page also will make it easier to spread any news, from each of us, and from the class as a whole.
Right now, we don't have a dedicated URL (i.e. facebook.com/ben.gutierrez) for the group page. We should be able to create one at the end of the month, and when we have one, we'll let you know. For now, go to Facebook , sign up (if you aren't a member already) and then search for "St. Louis High School Class of '79." It's currently an "open group," which means anyone can join. (There is the possibility that we may change that in the future to ensure that actual classmates are signing up. However, I'm still going to monitor activity there closely.)
(Also, the class of '78 has a Facebook page, believe it or not!)
Don't hesitate to ask any questions. And, yes, that URL example is actually mine.
Aloha,
Ben. '79
(Unofficial IT Guy)
Friday, June 12, 2009
Class of '79 at the Belmont!
Classmates took part in last Saturday's 141st running of the Belmont Stakes! Well, in a contest via e-mail, anyway. Classmates were invited to pick the winning horse, and the winner would get a $50 gift certificate to Outback Steakhouse.
So, what happened?
The final results for the Belmont are as follows:
Nobody picked the winner for the Grand Prize, but second and third place were each awarded $10 gift certificates to Outback Steakhouse. Greg Frey had Dunkirk for second, barely beating out James Yocom's pick of Mine that Bird.
Thanks to all that participated,hope to do this again.
Sports Committee.
So, what happened?
The final results for the Belmont are as follows:
- (1)Summer Bird
- (2)Dunkirk
- (3) Mine that Bird.
Nobody picked the winner for the Grand Prize, but second and third place were each awarded $10 gift certificates to Outback Steakhouse. Greg Frey had Dunkirk for second, barely beating out James Yocom's pick of Mine that Bird.
Thanks to all that participated,hope to do this again.
Sports Committee.
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