Reunions

The Alumni Association does not organize, administer, or follow up on any of the following class reunions. The information here is provided to us by the Class' reunion organizer and may or may not be accurate or up-to-date at the time of reading. Please confirm all information with your class contact. (Old reunion information is left on this page unless updated or removed by request. See information under the left menu.)

If you do not find a listing here for your class, check to see if your class has a Web site or are part of a social site. Reunion and other class events are also posted on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mckinleyalumni.

Class of 1933

The East Room at the Pagoda Hotel will be the setting for the gala 70th Reunion for this class on November 4, 2003. This class meets regularly every year with attendance of about 120, including classmates and spouses and friends, but for this important milestone event, hopes to double that number.

For information. call Carol (Nishimura) Oda at (808) 596-2117 or Hinayo (Fujii) Shichida at (808) 941-3672.

Class of 1938

July 26, 2003 has been selected as the date for the 65th Reunion for this class and the place chosen is the Pagoda Hotel. The following persons may be contacted:

• Ralph Kaiura: (808) 732-3132
  
• Ethel (Michimoto) Kiyonaga: (808) 988-6792
  
• Edna (Wlson) Rennoe: (808) 536-8058
  
• Hilda (Mock) Pang: (808) 734-7536

Class of 1943

Several classmates are planning a get-together in 2010 to celebrate our turning 85. A no-host lunch at Chinn's Buffet Restaurant on Waialae Ave, across from Kahala Mall in Honolulu, has been suggested. In order to make timely reservations, we need to have input from classmates as to their interest in attending.

Also, we would like to know which month would be convenient for most classmates.

Please contact Maile Lorch Duvauchelle at (808) 833-8842, by email to Maileld@aol.com, or by mail to 5122 Likini St. #213, Honolulu, HI 96818. 

Class of 1946

REUNIONS

Classmates' fortune cookies read:  "2012 will be the time to celebrate the Year Of The Dragon with other classmates, families and friends". So, your reunion committtee members have planned several reunion activities throughout the year to make your fortune come true!

• Friday, April 27, 2012:  Alii Kai Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise, Pier 5, Aloha Tower, 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
  
  
• Saturday, April 28, 2012: Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visit, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  
  
• Sunday, April 29, 2012:  A Just Like Vegas Reunion Luncheon, Honolulu Country Club, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Pagoda Hotel Rooms:  A block of 20 rooms at Kamaaina rates from April 23 to May 4, 2012, are available by calling the Pagoda Hotel at (808) 941-6611.  Be sure to mention "McKinley Class of 1946 for our group rates!

• September or October 2012:  "Yes Virginia, there will be a Talk Story 8 Reunion in Las Vegas"!  All classmates will receive more definite information and registration forms in July 2012.
  
  
• Sunday, December 2, 2012, "Wicked" at Blaisdell Concert Hall, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Group discount tickets to see this live musical from Broadway, can easily be done by calling Edmund NOW for prices and reservations!

AT YOUR SERVICE:  Need help to make airline and hotel reservations anywhere, especially for Talk Story 8 in Las Vegas?  Try Gail Yamada Matsumoto for efficient and convenient, no hassle, "best available rate" service.  You will wonder why you never called Gail before!

BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES

Basic Computer Classes For Senior Citizens!  Free 2-hour computer classes will start in late May and runs during the summer months on various dates and times.  Classes are held at the Carole Kai Charities offices located on Kuwili Street, which is off Dillingham Boulevard, near the King Street intersection.  Prior registration is required, so Call Edmund for more information.

YEAR OF THE DRAGON BULLETIN

Our Year of the Dragon Bulletin with complete information and a Return Questionnaire form was mailed out to all classmates on January 31, 2012. 

CONTACTS

If you did not receive the bulletin, and have questions on any of the above activities, please call Edmund Leong (808) 373-3882; Ernest Uyetake (808) 595-4957; Gail Yamada Matsumoto (808) 533-3691 or cell 220-6890; or email class1946mhs@hawaiiantel.net.

Class of 1947

The class of 1947 will celebrate their 64th reunion banquet on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at the Treetops Restaurant. Time: 10 am to 2 pm. Cost is $20.00 for a buffet luncheon. We will also have an informal mini reunion in Las Vegas from November 10-14, 2011. Please call Raymond Sakamoto (chairman) for banquet at (808) 247-3857; Doris Gushi (chairperson) for Las Vegas at 422-5901.

Class of 1948

The 80th birthday reunions are scheduled for:

Honolulu Buffet Luncheon
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Hale Koa Hotel – Waikiki Room
10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $40

Las Vegas Dinner Banquet
Thursday, September 23, 2010
California Hotel – Maile Room
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $30
*There will also be a Slot Machine Tournament on September 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Main Street Casino, Cost: $15.

For further information call Jean Yamamoto Izu at (808) 261-5973 or Helen Shimizu Gomi at (808) 261-1040.

Class of 1949

Reunion
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Treetops Restaurant
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Dorothy Inouye, 988-4088; Harold Isono, 988-2895; or Ben Iwasaki, 671-7640

Class of 1952

77th Birthday Reunion
August 4 through August 6, 2011
There are plans to attend the McKinley Alumni Assocation Membership Fest at the Treetops Restaurant in Manoa.

60th Anniversary Class Reunion
January 22 through January 28, 2012
The Class is scheduled to attend the January 28th Mckinley Alumni Association Brunch at the Japanese Cultural Center (JCC) of Hawaii in Moiliili.

If interested, call Richard Sakamoto at (808) 988-6661.

Class of 1953

Class of 1953 will celebrate their 75th birthday with a reunion at the California Hotel Casino/Main Street Hotel in Las Vegas from August 23-26, 2010. For details, information, or to be added to the list, please write to:

Elsie (Hirano) Fujino
18832 So. Wilton Place
Torrance, CA 90504

Overseers of the ’53 committee are Wallace Higa and Thomas Hayashi.

Class of 1954

Our Tohoku Travel Agency trip to Japan, May 7-18, 2012, is on schedule.  Tohoku decided to sponsor a separate tour for the Class of 1954, highlighted by a visit to Hokkaido.  Space is available; if interested, please contact the Tohoku Travel Agency.  Everyone had a grand time on the last trip to Japan.

At its monthly luncheon meetings, (usually the 1st Thursday of the month), the committee is now busy planning for our 59th (2013) and 60th (2014) Reunion Celebrations in Las Vegas. See forthcoming Class Newsletter for details.

Classmates, family and friends are always welcome to attend our luncheons and future "specials" - we'll enjoy your company and especially your contributions to talk story time.  Contact committee members for time and place. Please forward your suggestions for future gatherings to any committee member.

Contact Bob/Janie Iwai (808) 395-8357 for more information.

Class of 1955

55th Class Reunion

A week long reunion is planned in Honolulu commencing October 3, 2010 and ending with a banquet at the Japanese Cultural Center on October 9, 2010. For information on all the events, contact Ralph Ohara at (808) 395-9172 or Geraldine “Tomita” Taoka at (808) 947-5224.

Class of 1956

The 6th “Year of the Tiger” celebration will be a Las Vegas get together from November 10-15, 2010.

Activities that are planned include:

• regular golf and mini golf tournaments
• Viva Elvis show at the new Aria Theater at Century Ceity
• bowling at Sam’s Town
• a banquet at California Hotel’s ‘Ohana Room
• slot tournament at Main Street Station
• an all-day bus tour to the Grand Canyon

So come on and join the “Year of the Tigers” in Vegas. Call Mary Okumoto Fujihana (Vacations Hawaii) at (808) 839-4197 or (808) 226-0661 (cell) for air reservations or rooms at California or Main Street Station hotels. Call Millie Itomitsu Asato at (808) 551-9116 for more information. There should be classmates from California and Vegas joining us at these events.

Class of 1957

2009 Scheduled Events

Planning Group Meetings – 7:00 pm every 2nd Thursday of each month at Tenrikiyo Taiheiyo Church Social Hall, 844 Wiliwili St (McCully)

April 30, 2009 – ’57 Golf Tournament at Ewa Village Golf Course & 19th Hole Karaoke

May 1, 2009 – May Day Activities in the City – Washington Place visit and Royal Hawaiian Band Concert

May 2, 2009 –70th Birthday Banquet at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (JCCH)

September 21-25, 2009 – Las Vegas 70th Birthday Bash

December 5, 2009 – Family Christmas Party at Tenrikyo Dendocho Social Hall (Pali Hwy)

For more information, or to participate, please contact Hilda Fujio at (808) 223-4427.

Class of 1962

50th reunion of the class of 1962
Saturday, July 21, 2012

The venu has not yet been decided. A golf tournament will take place on July 19, 2012. Other events are also being planned. Correspond with Charlene Wong via mail at Ikeda and Wong CPA, 1001 Bishop St. Honolulu, HI 96813. Or call Carl Sato (808) 592-5028. Submit your email for the reunion newsletter at mckinley1962@hotmail.com.

Class of 1965

The Class of 1965 Reunion will be held in Honolulu on October 2, 2010. Point of contact for more information and details is George Waialeale at (808) 737-4466 or email McKinleyHigh1965@aol.com.

Class of 1966

The Class of 1966 will be having their 45th Reunion on Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the Hale Koa Hotel from 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. The cost is $60 and includes the Oriental Buffet. No-host cocktails. Registration deadline is September 15, 2011. After that, there is a $10 late fee. Group photo is $10. Any inquiries can be made by contacting Vern Miyagi at (808) 294-0807 or email vmiyagi@gmail.com or Chieko Higuchi at (808) 623-1153 or email chiekohiguchi10@gmail.com.

Registration Form: PDF file | JPG file

Class of 1967

45th Reunion
The reunion will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012. It will be at the Ala Moana Hotel from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information and updates, contact Jo Ann Abrazado at (808) 282-6828.

Class of 1969

60th Birthday Reunion

Las Vegas, November 9-14, 2011. Dexter Suzuki is the contact person at (808) 779-3035 or email him at dsuzuki@hawaii.rr.com.

Class of 1970

40th Reunion
"Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun"

March 9, 2010 (Tuesday) - Dinner Banquet in Las Vegas, California Hotel

October 23, 2010 (Saturday) - Dinner Banquet in Hawaii, Honolulu Country Club

If Interested in attending either event, email mckhigh70@hotmail.com or call Steve Kaneshiro at (808) 927-8088 or Eileen (Kato) Umeda at (808) 595-4433.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO OTHER 1970 GRADS!!!

Class of 1974

The MHS class of 1974 is having its 56th Birthday Celebration, in conjunction with the Hawaii74 group, on October 12 and 13, 2012 at the Orleans Casino in Las Vegas. We would like to update mail and email information. Please respond to gareth74@hawaii.rr.com or mail to:

MHS 74
P.O. Box 1
Kunia, HI 96759

For more information contact Gareth Sakakida (Hawaii74, and MHS 74 reunion committee, President) at gareth74@hawaii.rr.com or call (808) 224-7123.

Class of 1975

Mailing List Updates

Please send your contact info to update the class mailing list by calling (808) 685-3065 and leaving a message. Someone will return your call.

Class of 1976

35th Class Reunion
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Rumours
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contact Darryl Fukuji
thefuj9@aol.com or (808) 554-5611

Class of 1977

35th Class Reunion
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Pagoda Hotel International Ballroom
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Cost is $65 per person until May 31, 2012; $75 on or after June 1, 2012. Donations are also being accepted.

If you're a class member or know of someone who is, please visit www.mckinley1977.com for details and the registration form.

If you would like a form sent to you, please write:
McKinley High School Class of 1977
P.O. Box 10025
Honolulu, HI 96816.

Hope to see you there!

Class of 1978

50th Birthday Las Vegas Reunion

• Welcome Tigers! Gathering Spot on Friday, September 24, 2010.
• Birthday Bash Dinner on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at The Orleans Hotel, and 
• "Hangover Brunch" on Sunday, September 26, 2010 also at the Orleans.

August 8, 2010 is the final deadline for RSVP registration and $100 fee for the birthday bash and brunch.

Contact us to update your info and get the latest scoops! Check out our Web site and registration info at www.McKinley1978.com or email us at mckinley1978hawaii@yahoo.com or phone (808) 595-2785.

Class of 1979

McKINLEY FIVE-O IN VEGAS
Class of '79 is celebrating their 50th+ birthday in Las Vegas August 16 - Aug. 21, 2011. For details contact Bev Palenapa, trip coordinator, at (808) 395-1188 or pale55@hawaii.rr.com.

Reservation Deadline: August 1, 2011.

Class of 1980

The 30th reunion has been set. View the Reunion Flyer posted on Facebook or visit their McKinley High School Class of 1980 Facebook group.

Please submit current contact information (name (with maiden if married), address, phone number, and email) to: 

• McKinley1980@gmail.com
• Terrie - (808) 383-3208
• Tenari - (808) 847-4676 x113
• Tony - (808) 372-5467

Class of 1983

2008 will mark the 25th year since graduation for the Mighty Class of 1983!! The 25th Reunion Committee is gearing up and will be holding a number of coordination meetings in the coming months leading up to the 25th Reunion in the Fall of 2008. To assist with the reunion, find out more information, or just to stay in touch, please send an e-mail to mhs83reunion@hotmail.com.

Class of 1985

25th REUNION - MAIN EVENT

Saturday June 26, 2010
4:00 p m - 10:00 pm
Kapalama Lounge
746 Kohou Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

"Tiger Pride Class of '85"

Its hard to believe that 25 years have passed since we sang We Are The World, threw our caps in the air, and moved on to adventures beyond high school. Join in for a great night of reminiscing and reconnecting.

Price is $40 per attendee; at this time, this event is CLOSED only to class of ’85 grads and their guests. R.S.V.P. and $ due by June 12, 2010.

The start up committee is rather small and we would greatly appreciate ideas and assistance in planning this event. Would also appreciate it if you helped in spreading the word! The other administrators should be able to invite other FB peeps from their friends lists, etc. Somehow, we will get the word out if we all work together! Tiger pride style!

Please contact Richie Dela Rosa 852-9968; Ron Quiamzon 840-0577; Russell Tetsutani 258-9411; James Keola 227-0033; or Janelle [Jaques] Naone 235-3730.

"Door Prizes" will be given out during the event. Games for a Chance to Win Great Prizes. A Big Mahalo to Minda Pascual-Arnold for our Great Prizes, " Annual Pass to Wet & Wild, Party Package for ten to Jungle River Miniature Golf (valued @ 150.00), Individual or Ohana Passes to Jungle River, Family Pak for 4 (valued @ 52.00), Movie Tickets, G/C to Genesis Salon for the Wahine, many more...Much Love and Aloha Minda! So get your Tickets, limited to purchase! Mahalo Class Of 85'

Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115230411838320

25th REUNION - OHANA NIGHT

Sunday June 27, 2010
from: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Jungle River Mini Golf (Pearlridge)

Contact: Minda Pascual-Arnold at (808) 753-4278,
Carol Komenaka-Tan at (808) 282-1351
or Ron Q. at (808) 840-0577

Calling all McKinley Class of '85 Tigers "Back to Da Jungle"....Jungle River Mini Golf, that is! Come out and continue the weekend reunion celebrating our 25th year since walking over the Oval. This is a closed, private event for our classmates and immediate family members only, sponsored by Minda Pascual-Arnold (owner of Jungle River Mini Golf).

Please RSVP by June 12, 2010 with the number of people attending and what you will be bringing for the potluck. There is a BBQ grill on site. No alcohol please.

There is NO CHARGE for this event! Thanks, Minda!

There will be some awesome door prizes and fun for the whole family!

R.S.V.P. by June 12, 2010 so that we don't get 10 chicken adobos.....lol

Visit site: http://www.jungleriverminigolf.com/

Visit us on facebook www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115230411838320#!/event.php?eid=121754284511892

Class of 1986

20th Reunion
Saturday, July 8, 2006
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Ocean Club, Restaurant Row (call (808) 531-8444 if you need directions)

$15.00 per person (includes 2 drinks plus pupus / FREE entry for
anyone who was ever a member of the McKinley Class of '86 AND is coming from
outside O'ahu (just bring an airline ticket stub or an ID to show that you
normally live someplace else).

Dress Code:

• GUYS: SUGGESTED: collared shirt (long or short sleeve) and slacks (jeans ok). NO sandals or slippers. No shorts. NO t-shirts. NO hats.
  
• GIRLS: NO Beachwear. NO athletic wear. NO rubber slippers.

Show up and pay at the door. No need to RSVP or prepay for tickets. Just come!
We'll share food, drinks, and fun!

Class of 1987

The class is planning the 20th reunion.

Visit www.mckinleyclassof87.com for more information.

Class of 1989

20th Class Reunion July 18 & 19, 2009. Updating contact information. Email mckinleytigers89@yahoo.com and visit www.classreport.org/usa/hi/honolulu/pwmhs/1989.

Class of 1990

We're going to Vegas!!!

The Vegas reunion will take place on October 1-3, 2010. The venues and events are still being determined. View more info on the Facebook post or visit http://mckinley1990.tripod.com for information.

A group page is also on facebook.com (if you don't know how to find the group, type in "McKinley High School (Honolulu, HI) Class of 1990" in the search box on Facebook.)

Class of 1991

*******Updated 5/19/11*******

Friday, July 15, 2011 for the club night at Pearl, 5:45 pm - 9 pm. The cost is $45 per person, which includes food.

Sunday, July 17, 2011 for the family day get-together. 10 am - 2pm at Rainbow Bay Marina. $9/adults, $5/children.

Tickets can be purchased at our Web site: www.mhs91.com

Check our McKinley High School c/o '91 (Honolulu, HI) Facebook page or www.mhs91.com Web site for more information. Friends of the Class of 1991 are also welcome. Any questions? Want to help? Please email the committee at mhs91hi@gmail.com.

Class of 1993

The class has created a Class of 1993 facebook group page and is trying to set up a get-together.

Join the facebook group and update your contact info for their mailing list.

Contact email: mckinleyclassof1993@gmail.com.

Class of 1994

Come join us for our 15-year reunion!

Saturday, August 8, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ala Moana Beach Park's Keyhole. This is the grassy oval area between the tennis courts and the Lawn Bowling building.

Come join us for a potluck style, family-friendly day of fun in the sun.

Contact Ho'ala Greevy at (808) 356-2552 or hg@pauspam.net for more info.

Class of 1995

The Class of 1995 is inviting any and all alumni to their 15th reunion in Vegas. They are looking for a minimum of 60 people to commit by 4/22/10. Visit their site or email directly at mckinley1995@gmail.com with any questions.

Visit the Web site at http://sites.google.com/site/tigerpride1995/ or the McKinley 1995 Facebook Group.

Class of 1996

10-Year Reunion!!!

We will be getting together on Friday, December 29th, 7 p.m. at The Ocean Club in Restaurant Row. Cost is $20 per person which includes admission, two drink tickets, pupus, and door prizes.

Please RSVP by December 20th to Mckinley1996@yahoo.com
Mail Payment (checks payable to Kelli Sato) to:
McKinley Class of 1996
P.O. Box 8785
Honolulu, HI 96830-8785

Class of 1997

The planning for the 10th-year reunion has begun. Classmates interested in attending can email Lucie at luciedqueen@yahoo.com. Or visit http://360.yahoo.com/mckinley97.

Class of 1998

Aloha Class of 1998'ers!
The reunion will be held in August 2008.
Visit www.myspace.com/mckinley1998 for 10-year reunion updates. Please send in your contact information to mckinley_1998@hotmail.com ASAP, you don't want to miss out!

In addition to fundraisers, we are also seeking your donations to make this an unforgettable event. No amount is too small, every donation counts. Make checks payable to "McKinley High School Class of 1998."

Please mail checks to:
Sylvia Zhuang
1188 Bishop Street Suite 1010
Honolulu, HI 96813

Class of 1999

Save the dates for our 10-year reunion!

• Saturday, August 15, 2009, get together for pupus and drinks at Bonsai (Restaurant Row). Pupus will be provided and there will be a cash bar for us to buy drinks.
  
• Sunday, August 16, 2009, for a lunch picnic/hangout at Ala Moana Beach Park.
  Please check the Web site or Facebook group for more information, or contact us by email.

Website: http://mckinley99.blogspot.com

Email: 99mckinley@gmail.com

Facebook group: www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=93212375625