The Calientes

If you weren't there, this is a little of what you missed.

More Pictures of the Epic Bash

To view more pictures of the epic joint schools birthday bash that was held on July 23rd, go to the Roosevelt Class of '69 website and the McKinley Class of '69 blogsite.  Find and click on them in the Falcon Links (left column of this page).

A small flock of Falcons flew in ...

Of the over 230+ attendees from the four schools participating in the Class of '69 Birthday Bash, there were only a handful (about 20, including spouses) of Falcons that flew in for the celebration.  They did manage, however, to visit a lot of their old friends and counterparts from Kaimuki, McKinley, and Roosevelt, had fun, and were able to make some new friends.

Was it crowded at the Bash?

Yes, it was a little crowded. 
But it was an awesome mix of schools.

More from the Bash

Kaimuki table with McKinley in background

Roosevelt check-in table with Kalani in back

Joanne, Lester, and Diane at Kalani's table

Inside at Kalani's table

Roosevelt alumni

And the winner is ...

Dance floor

McKinley in foreground, Kaimuki in back

Class of '69 Birthday Bash - Four Schools

The Kaimuki, Kalani, McKinley, and Roosevelt High Schools' Class of '69 60th Birthday Bash was held on Saturday, July 23rd at the Japanese Cultural Center.  Over 225 were in attendance.


Something that extends beyond usual or ordinary is described as "epic."  The event that took place on Saturday was an EPIC event in more ways than one.  Four schools celebrated their 60th birthday.  They got reacquainted with old friends, met new ones, had a taste of Las Vegas, had some great food, and enjoyed the live music of the Beat Boys,  But the house came down with the performance of the Calientes.  Their epic performance showed that they still have that awesome sound and that special magic that made them one of the best groups in the 60/70's era.

Those who attended had a great time of epic proportions.  Those of you who didn't ... you should have been there.

 Joanne Amioka Chikuma and Diane Chong
welcome Lester Luke to the event.

 The girls from Roosevelt at their reception table

 The long line at the Kaimuki reception table.

There was always a bunch of Tigers
at the McKinley table.

 Joanne checks in Deanna Ching Lee.

 Dexter Suzuki (McKinley '69) was busy with the Emcee duties and performing with the Calientes.  Here he announces one the many door prizes of the night.

 Carl Yamamoto and Bobby Imoto join some 
McKinley pros at the blackjack table.

 The roulette table was visited by alumni from all the schools.

 Ladies and gentlemen ... the Calientes!

 Russell Shiroma (Roosevelt '69) on guitar.

 The Calientes with the Beat Boys.

 Dexter Suzuki (McKinley '69) on vocals and the drums.

Glen Okano and the golden voice of Gregory Fong.

(Roosevelt '69)

Although it may appear that Kathy Inouye Anzai, David Kaneshiro, Joanne Amioka Chikuma, Sandra Asato Nishimoto, and other '69 grads were overflowing from the dance floor, this was actually right after the group photo shot.

 The Birthday Bash steering committee with members from Kaimuki, Kalani, McKinley, and Roosevelt High Schools.

 When it was over, Jerry Wojcik and

Kent Harada stayed to talk stories.

So did Cathy Lim Yoza and Joanne.

More shots from the Kaimuki High Tennis/Volleyball Get Together

Kaimuki, McKinley, and Kalani alumni at the tennis courts

Lester Look, Ronald Fukumoto (Kaimuki) and David Kaneshiro

The awesome Kaimuki food line

Warren Kunimoto (tennis coordinator) and Joanne Amioka Chikuma

Ronald Fukumoto (Kaimuki), Chris Sumiye Imoto (McKinley),

Bobby Imoto, and Keith Kurahashi (McKinley)

 

At the day's end. Kaimuki, Kalani, and McKinley alumni "kick off" the Class of '69 birthday bash activities.

Next stop, the birthday bash at JCC on July 23rd.