Iolani Alumni

Event Date: Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

In support of Mufi Hannemann ‘72 and his campaign for mayor, a few alums (Donn Ariyoshi ‘79, Shaun Ushijima ‘81, and Adam Wong ‘94) are helping to put together an alumni event with the Mayor at his headquarters on the ground floor of the Dole Cannery (next to the theaters).

Date: Wednesday, September 17th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Campaign Headquarters - View Map »
Address: Dole Cannery (ground floor near the theaters)
Cost: None

The goal is to round up at least 10 members from each class, but the more the merrier. Dinner will be taken care of and there will be no cost to anyone. The main point of the function is for the Mayor to address us as fellow alums, to rally support for the primary election on the 20th, to have a gathering of fellowship and reminisce with old acquaintances.

If you are planning to attend the event, please send an email to IolaniAlumni@gmail.com by Wednesday, September 10th (for a rough head count).

Disclaimer: Iolani School is NOT associated with the marketing, promotion or sponsorship of this event.

Team Shimamoto captured the 2008 Iolani Alumni League “A” Division Championship with a final record of 4-2, one game ahead of second place finishers Team Tanaka (’94/’95) and Team Hirata (’03/’04).

Team Shimamoto: Corey Yamashita ‘93, Dean Shimamoto ‘94, Adam Wong ‘94, Cord Anderson ‘99, Joe Udell ‘02, Bricen McCartney ‘08, Berton Wong ‘08, Taylor Mounts ‘08 (Not Pictured: Dean Shin ‘93, Travis Grobe ‘00)

Final Four Schedule: Friday, July 25
• 7:00pm - Downie ‘97 vs. Shimizu ‘06
• 7:50pm - Chun ‘80 vs. Pacheco ‘98

Third place and championship games will be played on Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 and 5:50 pm.

Update: Tickets will be available at the door for $40.

Paliku Winchester, the 5-year-old son of Kanoe ‘89 and Rena ‘89 (Duque) Winchester, is in need of your kokua.

On February 21, 2008, Paliku was diagnosed with lymphoma, a fairly rare form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic tissues and, according to statistics, affects 1 out of every 100,000 children in the United States each year.

Since his diagnosis, Paliku has undergone numerous medical tests - bone marrow, various blood tests, spinal taps, scans, x-rays, and ultrasounds among others - and has begun the process of chemotherapy which will continue for the next two years. Three days a week he travels to Kapiolani Hospital for treatment and the remaining days of the week he is treated at home.

The Winchester family is accumulating a sizable amount of medical debt and Rena is not able to return to work on a regular basis. To help alleviate the expenses, please consider making a donation. This will allow the family to focus on Paliku’s fight against this disease.

What: Benefit Fundraiser for Paliku
When: Sunday, June 29, 2008, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Pacific Beach Hotel (Changed from the Pagoda Hotel)
Cost: $40 (includes pupus and entertainment)

Email friendsofpaliku@yahoo.com for tickets

To make a monetary donation, stop by any Bank of Hawaii branch or mail a check to:
Friends of Paliku
c/o Winchester Family
P.O. Box 701366
Kapolei, HI 96709-1366

(Make the checks out to “Friends of Paliku”)

Event Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

UPDATE (July 1st): Tickets are SOLD OUT! The Association has started a waiting list. To place your name on the waiting list, please contact Norma Murayama at 808-943-2322.

For the first time since the event started 12 years ago, tickets for the Touch of Iolani may sell out before the end of the discount period (which is June 30th)… So, get your tickets now!

Set for Saturday, August 2, 2008, the 13th Annual Touch of Iolani is brought to you by the Iolani Alumni Association and the Class of 1989.

This year’s theme is “The Red Event” and features food from the following restaurants:

• Big City Diner
• Sam Choy’s
• The Willows
• Sansei Restaurant
• The Beach House at the Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort
• Hawaii Prince Hotel
• Atlantis Seafood & Steak
• Roy’s Restaurant
• Tango Contemporary Cafe
• Bali by the Sea
• Great Harvest Bread Company

Drinks will be provided by Anheuser-Busch and Kai Vodka.

Tickets are $60 if purchased before June 30, 2008, and $65 after June 30. Discounted tickets of $55 are available for the reunion classes ending in “8″ and “3″.

Click here for the order form. Call (808) 943-2322 for more information.

Don’t miss your opportunity to watch The Makaha Sons live at Iolani School tomorrow afternoon in a FREE CONCERT sponsored by the Iolani Alumni Association. Open to Iolani Alumni and Friends. See you all there!

Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm
Admission: Free!

Location: Upper School Courtyard (Between the I-Building & Chapel)

Parking: Structure on Kamoku St., Stalls on La’au St., Baseball Field

Food & Drinks: Concession stand will be run by the Iolani Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team (All proceeds will go to support Paliku Winchester, son of Kanoe ‘89 and Rena (Duque) ‘89 Winchester, in his fight against cancer.)

Other Notes: Seating will be on the lawn, so please bring your own chairs and blankets. Outside food is also welcome. No Alcohol.

The start date for the 2008 Iolani Alumni Basketball League is closing in, so get your team together, pull your jerseys out of storage, dust off the kicks and grab the Icy-Hot because the first set of teams will take the court in less than a week.

Check the Schedule »

From Monday, June 16th until Saturday, July 26th, 19 teams representing more than 28 years of alumni will compete for the coveted Iolani Alumni Basketball League title.

This season, the league is split into four divisions (A,B,C,D) and two levels of play. In the top level, teams in the A Division will compete in a double-round-robin format to determine a champion based on overall record. In the second level, the teams with the best record in the B, C and D Divisions (along with one wild-card team) will enter a four team playoff to determine the champion.

The Iolani Alumni Basketball League is right around the corner so for those of you haven’t touched a ball since last July, its time to start warming up… (a month and half should be enough right?… maybe not).

The 2008 summer league is set to begin on June 16 and run through the week of July 21 with games on Mondays, Tuesday, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Game times on weekdays will likely be at 7:00, 7:50 and 8:40 pm. On weekends, there will be four games starting at 5:00 pm.

Last year’s champions from the Classes of ‘94 and ‘95 (Tanaka) will be looking to defend their title again in 2008 (if they can field a team). Shown are Josh Obrey ‘94, Doug Lange ‘94, Kanoa Leahey ‘95, John Stepien ‘95, Micah Banton ‘95, Mark Ambler ‘95, Jerry Tanaka ‘95.

See the rest of the top teams »

For one reason or another, you’ll need to know where your classmates are gonna be this weekend at the fair.

Hopefully its because you want to find them and catch on old times, and not because you’re supposed to be working and need to stay out of sight…

In either case, here’s where they’ll be on Friday and Saturday, April 18th and 19th from Noon to 10:30pm each day:

Friday, April 18
• BBQ Chicken & Soup: ‘61, ‘65
• BBQ Ribs: ‘75
• Corn & Turkey Legs: ‘69
• Fries: ‘94, ‘95
• Gourmet: ‘91
• Hamburger: ‘77
• Hawaiian Plate: ‘71
• Hot Dog & Chili: ‘82
• Huli Beef: ‘88
• Int’l Foods: ‘90, ‘89
• Korean Plate: ‘00, ‘01, ‘96
• Noodles: ‘79
• Pizza: ‘92
• Reefers: ‘64
• Shaved Ice: ‘64
• Smoothies & Desserts: ‘85

Saturday, April 19
• BBQ Chicken & Soup: ‘66, ‘67
• BBQ Ribs: ‘83, ‘74
• Corn & Turkey Legs: ‘68
• Fries: ‘97, ‘86
• Gourmet: —
• Hamburger: ‘76
• Hawaiian Plate: ‘84, ‘98
• Hot Dog & Chili: ‘99, ‘73
• Huli Beef: ‘87
• Int’l Foods: ‘70
• Korean Plate: ‘93
• Noodles: ‘79, ‘78
• Pizza: ‘60, ‘72
• Reefers: ‘81
• Shaved Ice: ‘03, ‘02
• Smoothies & Desserts: ‘80

The Iolani Family Fair is nearly a week away and the anticipation is building…

Every year I look forward to the unhealthy juiciness of the Huli Beef and deep-fried goodness of the Malasadas, but this year, I have my taste buds prepped for the one item that has never before graced the food booths of the Family Fair… The Spam Dog!

A unique mixture of Spam and ground pork served with kim chee and a Thousand Island-like “secret” sauce, the Spam Dog is the brainchild of Hank Adaniya, food scientist and owner of Hank’s Haute Dogs in Kakaako. Revealed a week ago at his shop, the specialty dog is not on the regular menu, but will make an appearance next Friday, April 18 at the fair.

Iolani alumnus and entertainment writer Jason Genegabus ‘95 reviewed the Spam Dog last week from his offices at the Star-Bulletin. Read the review »

[Photo: Star-Bulletin]

Event Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Update: Tickets will be available at the door for $40.

Paliku Winchester, the 5-year-old son of Kanoe ‘89 and Rena ‘89 (Duque) Winchester, is in need of your kokua.

On February 21, 2008, Paliku was diagnosed with lymphoma, a fairly rare form of cancer that originates in the lymphatic tissues and, according to statistics, affects 1 out of every 100,000 children in the United States each year.

Since his diagnosis, Paliku has undergone numerous medical tests - bone marrow, various blood tests, spinal taps, scans, x-rays, and ultrasounds among others - and has begun the process of chemotherapy which will continue for the next two years. Three days a week he travels to Kapiolani Hospital for treatment and the remaining days of the week he is treated at home.

The Winchester family is accumulating a sizable amount of medical debt and Rena is not able to return to work on a regular basis. To help alleviate the expenses, please consider making a donation. This will allow the family to focus on Paliku’s fight against this disease.

What: Benefit Fundraiser for Paliku
When: June 29, 2008, 9:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Pacific Beach Hotel (Changed from the Pagoda Hotel)
Cost: $40 (includes pupus and entertainment)

Email friendsofpaliku@yahoo.com for tickets

To make a monetary donation, stop by any Bank of Hawaii branch or mail a check to:
Friends of Paliku
c/o Winchester Family
P.O. Box 701366
Kapolei, HI 96709-1366

(Make the checks out to “Friends of Paliku”)

Event Date: Friday, April 18th, 2008

As the 2008 Olympics approach in Beijing, the Iolani School ‘Ohana will embark on one of its most ambitious Fairs ever - Go For the Gold, One Team One Dream.

Colorful flags of the world and multi-colored banners will festoon the fairgrounds. The first-ever Eco Square features booths on energy conservation, renewable and alternative energy resources, and recycling. Food booths will again offer ono grinds served up by alumni of all ages. There’ll also be new rides, games, great entertainment, and much, much more!

Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, April 18th and 19th, 2008. Noon to 10:30pm each day.

Visit the Family Fair Website for more information »

Event Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2008

In what has become a great tradition for Iolani families and alumni over the last few summers, the Iolani Alumni Association will again be hosting a free performance by one of Hawaii’s most beloved artists, the Makaha Sons.

Fresh off of a tour of Japan, “Moon, John and Jerome” will be playing under the warmth of the afternoon sun on the lawn in the Upper School Courtyard. It’ll be the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family and enjoy a relaxing summer Saturday…

Again, admission is FREE. More details will become available as the date gets closer.

Event Date: Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Iolani School will performing the hit musical The Wiz from February 28 to March 1 at 7:00 p.m at Hawaii Theatre. Tickets are $16 - which includes a $3 theater restoration fee - and can be purchased at Hawaii Theatre. Vouchers for tickets are available at the ‘Iolani performing arts office (call 943-2244).

A modern version of the perennial “Wizard of Oz”, The Wiz was made into a major motion picture (starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson) in the late 70s. The characters and story line are largely faithful to the 1939 movie version of L. Frank Baum’s 1900 story and should make for an entertaining show.

Event Date: Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

Head down to Iolani School on Saturday evening at 6:30pm and join friends, family and alumni as they gather for Ohana Movie Night at Seto Hall.

No RSVP is required to attend the movie, so please feel free to join the Ohana as they watch the award-winning film An Inconvenient Truth, a documentary on Al Gore’s campaign to make the issue of global warming a recognized problem worldwide.

Parking will be available in the structure on Kamoku Street. Call 943-2322 with any questions. See the flyer »

(If you were able to RSVP before Wednesday, January 30th, please enjoy the pre-film dinner which begins at 5:30pm.)

Event Date: Sunday, September 30th, 2007

Cindy Keiter Reilly will perform her one-woman multimedia show that reveals what life was like away from the diamond for one of the game’s greatest broadcasters, her father Les Keiter. For a generation of sports fans, Les Keiter was the most trusted voice in radio and television, calling some of the past century’s defining boxing matches and pioneering the baseball re-create, where, alone in a studio with only game stats and a microphone, he created the atmosphere of a live game with just his voice and minimal sound effects.

Cindy is in Hawaii, the family’s home for three decades, to offer a hilarious and moving tribute about his accomplished career, the disappointments each have experienced and how they overcame life’s losses.

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