Questionnaires Are In The Mail

Gang ʻ79,

The final reunion flyer was sent out this week and should be finding it's way to your mailbox. If for any reason you do not receive it, please read this post or contact Tracy M. for information. Thanks, mahalo and have a great day.

Tony'79

And...

As a follow-up to Tony's great e-mail, everyone MUST be mindful that there is a response deadline of no later than May 15. Your hardworking Reunion Committee MUST get a fairly good & reliable headcount. So, don't be left out. Fill out the form & check off all the events you want to attend, whether it is in Hawaii or Vegas or BOTH. PLUS, if we as a class book enough people through Panda, each will get abit more discount. Call our Panda Rep., & make sure you say you are SLHS C/O 1979 30th Year Reunion.

Greg F. ʻ79

Bryan Tolentino West Coast Tour

If you live in these areas and have a chance, check out our classmate Bryan Tolentino. Here's the info from BT:

Aloha mai kakou!

I'll be doing a west coast tour of workshops and mini-concerts with my good friend Asa Young on guitar, Saturday April 25 through Saturday May 2.
Here are the confirmed and tentative dates and places:

Saturday, April 25

Kaleo Café

1340 Irving St.

San Francisco, CA 94122

415.753.2460
Workshop $20 3 - 4pm, Concert $10 4:30 - 6pm
*free if you attend workshop

Sunday, April 26

Northern California ‘Ukulele Festival

Hayward Adult School

22100 Princeton

Hayward, CA 94541

Fred Kamaka Jr, Asa Young and myself will be at the Kamaka 'Ukulele Booth. I'll perform onstage with Asa from 4:45 - 55pm

Monday, April 27 - *Finalizing details
Aloha Island Grille

1700 Portola Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

831.479.3299

alohaislandgrille@gmail.com

OR

Bocci’s Cellar

140 Encinal St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

831.427.1795

boccis@gmail.com

Wednesday, April 29

Moonlight Beach Uke Strummers

Today’s Pizza & Salad
481 Santa Fe Drive

Encinitas, CA 92024

760.753.6425

ALOHA GROUP,
WE ARE PROUD AND BLESSED TO BE ABLE BRING YOU THIS DYNAMIC CONCERT FEATURING BRYAN TOLENTINO, UKULELE VIRTUOSO AND GUITARIST ASA YOUNG. THE TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE THIS WEDS FOR $15 (includes pizza). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR MINI CONCERTS.
AS A SPECIAL FEATURE FOR THE CONCERT WE WILL HAVE A WARM UP QUARTET, "A TOUCH OF CLASS" PERFORMING UKULELE JAZZ STANDARDS IN A SHORT SET FROM 6:30 TO 7PM.
FROM 7 TO 7:30 PM, YOU CAN MEET OUR PERFORMERS FROM HAWAII, BRYAN AND ASA, AND GET THEIR AUTOGRAPHS. CONCERT FROM 7:30 TO 9. YOU CAN PREVIEW BRYAN'S UKULELE ARTISTRY ON:
www.myspace.com/bryantolentino
BRYAN DOES A DUET WITH HERB OHTA JR ON THE MYSPACE WEBSITE.
MAHALO, FRANK LEONG
ps please call me for reservations (760-207-3376) if you are unable to purchase your tickets on weds.

Friday, May1 & Saturday, May 2

Island Bazaar

16582 Gothard St. Ste R

Huntington Beach, CA 92647

714.843.9350

Workshop $15, Friday, May 1 from 7 - 9pm
Concert $20, Saturday, May 2 from 7 - 9pm

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
ALOHA NO, BRYAN

www.myspace.com/bryantolentino

Reunion Questionnaire Update

Gentlemen,

Many of you may have received an e-mail from Tracy Mizota regarding the upcoming 30th reunion. It included a questionnaire with the following:
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ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1979 - 30TH REUNION

Aloha Fellow Classmates,
This year marks our Class 30th Reunion and your response to which Reunion events you plan to attend is greatly appreciated. Please forward questionnaire to tm_@hotmail.com if you are filling this out online or mail to: Tracy Mizota, 2165-B 10th Ave, Hon, HI 96816 “NO LATER THAN MAY 15, 2009”.

Name: _________________________ Phone #: _________________
E-mail: _______________
*** The reunion committee has requested that a $25 deposit per reunion location (Hawaii $25/ Las Vegas $25/Both $50) that you plan to attend, be submitted with your questionnaire in order to reserve a spot for you. Please make check payable to “Tracy Mizota” and send to the above address.***
HAWAII REUNION EVENTS:

Check mark each event you plan to attend:
• Friday - July 31, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
______ Cocktail Get Together (No Host) @ St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse
______ # of people attending

• Sunday - August 2, 2009 @ 6:00 pm
______ Buffet Dinner at Pagoda Hotel
______ # of people attending

LAS VEGAS REUNION EVENTS:

Check mark each event you plan to attend:
• Friday – Sept. 18, 2009 @ 7 pm
______ Cocktail Get together (No Host) - (Location/Cost -TBA)
______ # of people attending

• Friday – Sept.18, 2009
______ Golf Outing ______ # of people attending

Sunday – Sept.20, 2009
______ Golf Outing ______ # of people attending

***A Green Fee Deposit of $75 pp per round due by June 12, 2009 to reserve tee time spot. (Loc/Tee Time - TBA). Please make check payable to “Tracy Mizota” and send to the above address.***

• Saturday – Sept. 19, 2009
______ UH vs UNLV Football Game/Tailgate thru Panda Travel - (Optional)
______ # of people attending

• Sunday - Sept. 20, 2009 @7 pm
______ Dinner - (Location/Cost - TBA)
________ # of people attending

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If you did NOT receive the questionnaire, please e-mail slhs1979@gmail.com with "Questionnaire" in the subject line, and we will send you one immediately to fill out. When you are done, please e-mail it back by May 15. Mahalo!

30th Reunion Meeting and Update From Tracy Mizota

Aloha Fellow Classmates,

If you are able to come to this Thursday (4/2/2009) meeting at the Alumni Clubhouse @ 6:30 pm, I will be going over the final arrangements for the events regarding this year's 30th Class Reunion. If you can't attend the meeting, a questionaire flyer (need a head count) will be posted on the Class website sometime this weekend, and a flyer will be going out via postal mail next week. It is IMPORTANT that I get the questionaire flyer back to me via email (attachment) or by postal mail "NO LATER THAN MAY 31,2009".

Those of you who are making arrangements to attend the 30th Reunion events in Las Vegas through Panda Travel so that you can attend the UH vs UNLV football game during the same weekend need to book it soon because "SPACE IS LIMITED" and going fast! If you do make arrangements through Panda Travel let them know that you are from St.Louis Class of 1979 or contact John DeFreitas @ 738-3573 so that he will put all of us in a group for the game.

Anyone who is making their own Las Vegas arrangements not with Panda Travel but would like to go to the UH vs UNLV football game with the rest us please let me know by May 31, 2009 so I can see if there are tickets available that you can purchase from Panda Travel. If you have any questions please email me at tm_@hotmail.com or call me @ 227-6900.

Mahalo,
Tracy

Updates Soon!

Classmates,

Sorry for the lack of recent updates, but we should be gearing up again soon.

For those who have been asking about exactly when Hawaiʻi reunion events will be schedule, weʻre still working on it, but we should have a more firm answer in the next few weeks. We will work to try to get the dates to you as soon as possible so that you can start getting those flight and hotel reservations made.

Mahalo,
Ben. Gutierrrez ʻ79

Special Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 19

The Class of '79 will be holding a special meeting this Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6:30 pm at the SLAA Clubhouse. Subject of the meeting will be a recap of this year's Alumni Softball Tournament -- how it went, what worked, what didn't, and what we can do better. Short notice, but if you attended the tourney, it would be another good time to get together and talk story and plan for next year.

Here's a list of classmates who came to the tourney (in no particular order), with big mahalos especially to those Coach James mentioned in the last post. And huge props to James for coaching and getting all the t-shirts, caps and other memorabilia ordered and ready!

James Santos, Greg Martin, Greg Perry, Ben Kam, Austin Keanu, Kevin Siders, Mark Villanueva, Zach DeMello, Andrew Medeiros, David Agor, Albert Nakanishi, Aaron Manuel, William "Tuitama" Tito, Elliot Pimental, Hank George, Tracy Mizota, Anthony Souza, Bino Kanoa, Bartley Centeio, Randy Uyema, Steven Soong, Ben Gutierrez, Dwayne Arelliano.

We also have some t-shirts, caps, beanies and other items still available for sale. If you're interested, contact Coach James.

Let us know if we missed anyone! Also thanks to the families for turning out, cheering us on and spending the day with us. And we'll get the trophy back next year.

Softball Recap From Coach James

Men of Kalaepohaku,

I would like to give all of you a heartfelt Mahalo, for your help and generosity. For those of you that participated in the days events I know that the next day we all felt the pains of the day before. All the handshakes, hugs, laughs and smiles just wore me out.

As I reflected on the day I remembered several things. With our maturity we have not left behind our desire, determination and ability. We looked sharp on the field and had several compliments from other classes on our attire. Our cheerleaders gave us support at every game (Lorrie Santos, Libby Keanu, Jenny Centeio, Theresa Pimental) and for that I would like to thank you for celebrating your Valentines Day with us. It felt great to share triumphs and camaraderie with " The Men of 1979" I wish more of you could have been there to feel the waves of memories as Bino Kanoa and Greg Martin played the music of our life and a gathering of backup singers developed (some a little farther back then others). The day was truly a gathering of friends and families.

I would like to thank Tony Souza for his work behind the scenes giving us the foundation to succeed. Mark Villanueva for passing up on the first 2 games to setup the fire and food. Tracy Mizota for the chili and helping with the cooking duties. I would like to send a hug to our associate members, my three sons (Rory, Joshua, Zach) for spending the day helping me with the days events, and to my wife Lorrie for cooking the ham and Spanish rice the night before, and for making a wonderful dessert for everyone. Austin and Libby Keanu for the kebobs, Tuitama (aka William Tito) for the beverages, Ben Gutierrez for taking pictures and posting to the blog site, and anyone I may have missed, Mahalo.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Golden Crusaders: Aaron Manuel, Tony Souza, Zach Demello, Greg Perry, Randy Uyema.

Silver Crusaders: Greg Frey, Austin Keanu, William Tito, Steven Soong

Red & Blue Crusaders: Elliott Pimental, David Agor, Hank George, Bino Kanoa, Andrew Medeiros

We are truly blessed to share a bond that will always light our life's path. Again gentlemen a sincere Mahalo. Hopefully there will be more involvement next year and you gentlemen will be involved a little earlier then this year so that an even better event can be planned.

"Your Classmate, Friend, Brother"
James J. Santos

Scenes From Softball Tournament 2009

A Beautiful Day For Some Softball

The 2009 St. Louis Alumni Softball Tournament was held today at Ke`ehi Lagoon, with a good representation from the Class of '79. The team and a few of the spectators are pictured above.

There was a little bit of rain during our game with the Class of '80. Who won? Details and more photos in the next post. Stay tuned.

Softball Tourney Schedule

Here's the latest schedule information from the SLAA Sports Committee for this Saturday's Softball Tournament:

Everybody gets to play 4 games. There are three fields. Field 1 is the small field by the lagoon. Field 2 is the one by the bathroom with the backstop. Field three will be the one with the portable backstop. Site TBD. Let me know if you see any problems or discrepancies with the schedule.

Division:

Blue 74 , 77, 79 , 80 , 82/84 , 87

Red 96 , 00 , 01A , 01B , 07

9:00
Field 1: 77- 80
Field 2: 79-87
Field 3: 96-00

10:00
Field 1: 74–82/84
Field 2: 01A-01B
Field 3: 96-07

11:00
Field 1: 79-82/84
Field 2: 77-87
Field 3: 00-01A

12:00
Field 1: 74-80
Field 2: 96-01-B
Field 3: 00-07

1:00
Field 1: 77-79
Field 2: 82/84-87
Field 3: 96-01A

2:00
Field 1: 74-87
Field 2: 79-80
Field 3: 01B-07

3:00
Field 1: (none)
Field 2: 80-82/84
Field 3: 00-01B

4:00
Field 1: (none)
Field 2: 74-77
Field 3: 01A-07

See you folks all on Saturday. Please remember our conduct and good sportsmanship. While the Men Of Kalaepohaku are always competitive we are among brothers and should respect each one as such. Have fun and be safe. Take care of this tournament as it is ours--no one else in the State can say they have had such an alumni activity for 21 years in a row!! Other sporting events are being explored. Many want to imitate us but only a select few can call themselves Crusaders. Memor Et Fidelis!

SL Softball Tourney This Weekend!

Men of Kalaepohaku,

Here are a few items to chew on before the 14th of February;

1) The tournament is only one day so please make the effort to participate.

2) We will be collecting $25.00 (actual cost $40 per player) from each participant for the BBcap & Raglan jersey. As you can see by the prices listed below for these items cost $30.00, we are offering the discounted price to encourage participation. There is also nothing in there for the tournament fee of $200.00. Monetary donations by your classmates have made this possible. We would like to put those donations toward other activities in the future, so your donation will be greatly appreciated.

3) We will have 4 games that day;

a) 0830 v ‘87
b) 1030 v ‘82/’84
c) 1230 v ’77 (bragging rights)
d) 1330 v ’80 (perpetual trophy match)

4) Bring your own refreshments and some for others if possible.

5) Potluck food would be appreciated; grills and stoves will be available.

6) Donations will be accepted at the event. Also we will have merchandise for sale.
Please bring funds to help the cause and purchase some nice merchandise. Presale
of items has already started. To reserve your items call James @ 428-0575.

a) BBcap with embroidered Crusader $12.00
b) Raglan BB jersey with printing $18.00
c) Drawstring bag w/ embroidered crusader $10.00
d) Men of Kalaepohaku shirt w/ printing $15.00
e) Men of Kalaepohaku beanie w/ embroidered crusader $10.00

7) Lagoon Park opens at 0700; we will be there to setup and claim our space. Help is
needed to setup have some breakfast and start the festivities.

8) Donations will be accepted all day;

1) Donation of $100.00 gets you a BBcap, Raglan Jersey and a Drawstring Bag
a $40.00 value.

2) Donation of $200.00 gets you all 5 items listed above a $65.00 value

9) The Alumni Association will be looking to sign up anyone not already a member that
day for $12.00 a year.

10) A few rules for the tournament to ensure fairness, safety and fun.

a) All batters start with a full count, 1 foul ball mulligan per batter.
b) No Metal Cleats
c) 55 minute games no grace period
d) Bases 60 ft, pitching distance 45 ft
e) Dbl bag first base, you may overrun all bags without attempting to advance
f) No sliding
g) A no return line between 3rd and home.
h) Runners do not step on home plate or you will be out. Defensive play at home;
no tagging of the runner only tagging of the plate.
i) A 14in outseam ball will be used

Gentlemen remember you don’t need to play to enjoy this event, and help in any area is always appreciated. This is for fun, fellowship and families, so please spend a little time or the whole day with us on February 14th. So gents start your stretches and warm ups.


“LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE”

James Santos

SL Basketball Standings

The Honolulu Advertiser has the current ILH Division I Varsity Basketball Standings -- and the Crusaders have a 4-2 record under first-year head coach Dwight Moniz. Good going!

There are still a few more games left. Show Coach Dwight the team your support!

Meeting Reminder

Tonight is the monthly meeting for the Class of '79 at the SLAA Clubhouse at 6.30 pm. Topics include the Softball Tournament right around the corner, and the upcoming 30th Reunion.

Here are a few photos from the last meeting held a few weeks ago at the clubhouse. Coach James Santos talks about the softball tournament plans, while Tracy Mizota is in charge of the reunion activities. If you want the latest on the reunion and the softball tourney, you can click on the links up top.

We also had a few other folks there, including William T., Dwayne A. and Mark V. Scott M. was also there, but was most likely getting a refreshment refill.

Make sure you also have your input on this year's important events. You can attend the meeting (every first Thursday of the month), or e-mail us at the address above. All questions, concerns and input are welcome!

Pro Bowl Event @ LEVEL 4

(A little something forwarded by Steven Soong '79 -- if you're into the Pro Bowl and have time Thursday night at LEVEL 4 in Waikiki.)

Come join Warren Moon, Tony Gonzalez and all of your favorite football stars at the PRO BOWL PLAYER PARTY!! Mix, meet and mingle with 50-60 of football's most accomplished players before you root for them on Sunday. This legendary party has been hosted by the unstoppable Warren Moon for the past 9 years and is the place to be. Not only will you get up close and personal with the players, the HOTTEST cheerleaders in nation will be there too!!

Men of Kalaepohaku Softball Tourney T-Shirts

Click on photo to enlarge

Coach James Santos '79 has gone above and beyond the call of duty and designed these awesome ringer t-shirts that will be available for purchase at the upcoming softball tournament on Saturday, February 14, at Ke`ehi Lagoon Park.

The front features a Crusader; the back has a photo of the St. Louis Kalaepohaku campus when it opened in 1928.

Another Class of '79 team t-shirt design will also be available, along with a baseball cap and beanie, for sale at the tournament.

Exact price for the "Men of Kalaepohaku" tee is still to be determined, but it will be between $15 - $20. Help support Coach James and the Class of '79!

Support Coach Dwight Moniz! Saint Louis Varsity Basketball Schedule 2009

Jordan Ilagan goes up and around Damien's Breyson Lee in the Saints' 73-56 win over the Monarchs on Jan. 23 at McCabe Gym. Photo courtesy Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Article and another photo from the Star-Bulletin here.

As you probably already know, Dwight Moniz '79 is the new head coach of the #6 Saint Louis Varsity basketball team. The team got off to a good start, winning the championship of the SL Walter Wong Tournament at the end of December.

If you get a chance, support Coach Dwight and the team by showing up at a game! Here's what's remaining on the schedule (home games at McCabe Gym; "away" games in italics, with location):

• Friday Jan. 30, 7 pm: vs. `Iolani
• Saturday, Feb. 7, 6:30 pm: at Mid-Pacific Institute
• Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 pm: vs. Punahou
• Friday, Feb. 13, 7 pm: at Kamehameha
• Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 pm: at Damien
• Saturday, Feb. 21, 5 pm: vs. Maryknoll @ Punahou

Super Bowl XLIII at SLAA Clubhouse!

SUPER BOWL 2009
St. Louis Alumni Clubhouse
916 Coolidge Street
Sunday, February 1, 2009
12 Noon - 6 pm

HEAVY PUPU BUFFET: $15
PAY AT THE DOOR
HAPPY HOUR PRICES!

RSVP to John Aiwohi 955.6618
Crusader Lounge 949.8020
Bob Takei 949.6633
E-mail: slaa001(at)hawaii.rr.com

Cast Your Vote

There's a poll that we're running in the upper right hand corner of the home page to find out how many people are interested in attending 30th Reunion events here in Las Vegas and/or here in Hawai`i. It's obviously not scientific, but it's also a way to have fun -- and help Tracy M. in figuring out how many people might go Vegas.

Take a moment and cast your preference. Mahalo!

Softball Tourney: Your Chance to Help Out!

Hey Gang '79,

The 2009 Softball Tournament is quickly approaching! It's set for Saturday, February 14th, at Ke`ehi Lagoon Park.

I hope everyone has been stretching, walking around the block, and swinging something or other as previously requested.

We will try to contact classmates by either e-mail or phone call within a week or two, to finalize a few things. If you are able to retrieve e-mails within one week with the information that we provide and you don't need us to call you, please let us know so we waste your time as well as ours, and we can spend more time in contacting those by phone who really haven't welcomed the 21st century yet with all it's technologies.

To those who offered to donate to the cause, we are asking to get it to Mike Meyer (Treasurer'79) as we are trying to get an established budget to decide the offset costs for the event. If you wish to donate to the cause please get in touch with Mike Meyer ASAP (you can make a check payable to Greg Perry; you can postal mail it to Mike at 94-864 Lumiiki St., Waipahu HI 96797. Or you can e-mail Mike at mmeyer(at)hccsmg.com. If you would like his phone number you can e-mail Mike). This will help bring down the final costs for all classmates.

The food and cooking duties will be taken care by Dwayne A., Tracy M.,and Mark V. If you can help them out in any way please contact them. James S. is still looking for bodies for the event either to set-up, clean-up, players,musicians, etc.

Please help in anyway that you can.This event will be kicking off our 30th year (out-of-school) reunion, so let's all do their part in making it a sucess.

Mahalo Tony'79

Have a Cigar! Neal Sakamoto Helping Charity Event

Click on flyer to enlarge

Aloha Fellow StL 79:

I am a volunteer with the Louisa Gomez Foundation and we are hosting a Cigar Charity Event on Sunday, February 15, 2009, (day after softball tourney; next day is a holiday). I am asking for your support and your assistance in telling others about the event.

A flyer and ticket order form are available on our Web site. You may print the flyer and order form for distribution.

We are also accepting donations for our Silent Auction and raffle.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Neal Sakamoto '79
358-3016