Ethnic and cultural diversity are the very face of our school and this empowers students from many different backgrounds to be who they are, share their culture and form friendships that will last a lifetime.Īt 'Iolani School, we provide opportunities for the whole child, so that all students can pursue their passions and discover bigger parts of themselves. This spirit infuses student life at 'Iolani School. George was an avid reader and knew by heart the names of all college football coaches in the country, their offensive schemes, and innovations.A unique location within the United States, Hawai'i stands apart as a true cultural polyglot - we speak and celebrate the languages of many cultures. George was an expert on the war in the Pacific but football was his passion. Father Bray nicknamed him “Stalin” because his crew cut resembled the Soviet leader’s. He was also captain of the football team that played the last game ever coached by Father Bray. Herndon Avenue Clovis, California 93619-9249 (559) 297-0351 53 Classmate Walter Luke recalls that George Taoka was the senior class president for the Class of ’53. Come check out the class on Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. Correction: The photo caption in the Fall Bulletin should have indicated that the instructors of the exercise class in the Kahala Mall are Lulu and Lucy (the wife of Dr. We hope you can join us for brunch at the Hickam Air Force Base Officers Club on Sunday, January 22, 2012-the day before Chinese New Year. Remember: 2012 is here, The Year of the Dragon. Once he was given his diploma he was able to continue his education at the university. At the end of the war, wanting to continue his education, he returned to ‘Iolani as one of the oldest students at the school. Prior to the attack, Bob was a student at ‘Iolani but he was drafted into the U.S. Any others interested in the Arizona Memorial tour? Note the above-mentioned, Robert (Bob) Wong ’44 (Ray’s cousin), was 14 years old at the time of the Pearl Harbor attack and has many “horror” stories to tell-including being a young skipper of a tugboat and navigating around the burning battleships in Pearl Harbor to pick up “non survivors” from the oily waters. Hollis commented: “It took me eight decades to finally see the Arizona.” At least Jimmy satisfied his request for a cruise, then they had time to enjoy Hollis’s favorite-oxtail soup. Hollis has been the instigator for many or all of our travels abroad, but Jimmy Kawasaki recently took him on a short cruise in Pearl Harbor to visit the Arizona Memorial. Hollis Ho continues to suggest we go again, but many of us can only wish we could. It has been a long time since we ’49ers have taken worldwide cruises and tours. Ones 80th is one of the most special birthdays to celebrate within the Chinese calendar. 6 0 c L a s s n o t e s ‘ I o l a n I S c h o o l We know Ray does not say very much about himself, but we also know of his accomplishments and his worldwide travels- especially those trips by land and sea he led us through to various countries in Europe and Asia. Walton Shim with his girlfriend Vicki now finally Mrs. By the way, this was the first time we saw Dr. Wally Wong ’47 was away too bad-he missed out. Cousins galore attended-people like Robert Wong ’44 if the weather had been better in New Jersey, Cy Wong ’49 and brother Alvin ’47 would have come too. Ray’s brothers, Theodore ’47 and Wilfred ’51, and their families had many kind words to say as did emcees Kevin and Matthew. David Kennedy ’50 and wife Anna-Marie also brought a special blessing to all. Val Iwashita and wife Cynthia and included members of the Board of Governors and ‘Iolani staff. ‘Iolani folks present and past coming to celebrate were headed by Dr. Daughter Ruthmarie Wong Nishikawa and husband Kevin ’88, son Matthew ’88 and wife Elizabeth, and Duke Fujiyama ’88 spearheaded the planning and operations for the party with the approval and watchful eye of Carol, their mother and Ray’s loving wife. Ray reciprocated with a generous Lisee for this honor. Then, in the old Chinese tradition, Ray was presented the “Fai Choon” with Chinese characters signifying good luck, longevity, and happiness. Under the leadership of Sifu Andrew Lum, a longtime family friend, the peppy, colorful lion wiggled and danced from table to table bringing best wishes and good luck to all. CLASSNOTES ’49 Enter the LION! Its voice-the sounds of the drum and the clanging of the cymbals and gongs-signals the start of Raymond Wong’s celebration as an octogenarian at the Pacific Club on September 2, where friends and family came to enjoy.
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