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Doing the Birthday Bash!

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019
Kaimuki Class of ‘77 Birthday Bash October 5, 2019.
Kaimuki Class of ‘77 Birthday Bash October 5, 2019.

Kaimuki High School Class of 1977 at the Birthday Bash reunion on Saturday, October 5, 2019.

The afternoon began quite nice, arriving with plenty of parking, and lots of early comers! Appreciated the help of the early few, Claire, Helene, Jocelyn, Merle, Lori, Grant, Eddie, Dexter, Daniel to name a few. It was work to set up, get the tables prepped, setup the balloons, and getting ready for fun. The photographer was early too. He had already set up the chairs on stage for the group photo. To our surprise, that meant no chairs at tables for some people. This was actually a nice feature, as Merle commented because people were coming in with nowhere to sit! Ha! Their chairs were on the stage. This was for the first hour or so. But it worked out well as those people easily mingled, and mingled. It was a great opening to a wonderful night.

At check-in, everyone received a goodie bag that included a CD -great music! (Mahalo Merle and her bro), a KHS foundation pen with fact-finding about the foundation and their purpose. Great bunch of people involved for a great cause. An annual fundraising dinner is held in March to support the foundation, that supports the school programs. They put out some great food and entertainment. Definitely an opportunity for us to give back to the school and socialize. A cute little “piggie” – 1959 the year of Boar gang – handmade by Leonora. Great goodies for sure.

We started with pupu, then our ice breaker bingo game. The game started well, but because everyone was already mingling, they didn’t need an ice breaker! Ha.

Dinner was excellent as usual, with the fine service and hospitality that Natsunoya is known for.

The ono shrimp tempura, salad, poke, shoyu pork, fish, hmmm, yummy.

We introduced our 8, mainland/outer island visitors, and they received a lei.

Door prizes were offered through the night and the help of Darren as MC was appreciated.

Our first game was Grant’s baby. Called the “Fancy Feet” – well only the men participated. The setup included an extra-large roll of paper that covered across the stage, so we could only see “feet”, as they rocked and rolled to “who let the dogs out!”..as the audience of women gave rousing applause to the best candidate! We have yet to figure out whose feet that was! That was so funny.

Next, we had a short powerpoint that I worked on, giving a history of Kaimuki High school. I then showed different pictures of places that we frequented as teens/kids that are not longer there, ie “termite palace”, stadium bowl-a-dome, Kapiolani bowl, KC drive-in, and Alex drive-in. most people recognized it right off the bat. Fun memories for sure.

The playdoh game was next, and the creativity abound. Basically, a game that required modeling of your favorite toy from back in the day. A combined effort was allowed. The winners were “Gumby & Poki” and “jacks”. Very nice and great participation.

The night flew by and before we knew it, we had to begin the cleaning up process. Everyone chipped in once again. Hard to say goodbye, as the parking lot attendants actually came in to look for the owners of the cars in the lot! Ha,ha. I was one of them.

Overall we all walked away pleased with a happy event, one that allowed us to just be with each other and walk down memory lane. Not much has changed, well sure, I’d be a liar if I said it didn’t, but with that said, we are all pushing/or already at the age “60” (ha, I’m still 59, until December!)  Can you imagine this is our parent’s ages!

On behalf of the “fierce-some four-some”, party planners, Grant, Eddie, Lori and myself, it was our pleasure working together with this one common goal to get together for a night of fun, laughter and camaraderie – with the responses and positive vibes we received, including the great hugs and congratulatory speeches that went on – I can say we met our goal. Mahalo everyone for your kokua and aloha!

Next up – Lord willing – year, 2022, 45th Reunion. Stay tuned!  Pamela

The Class of ’77 Birthday Bash is on!!! October 5, 2019

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019
KHS Class of '77 60th Birthday Bash
KHS Class of ’77 60th Birthday Bash

Let the celebration begin!  Your Birthday Bash/Reunion committee has secured a location and date for our celebration of “60! Birthday Bash!”

Some of you may be 60 already, some of you not yet, but its on the horizon. So, get involved and come out for a fun evening to share ol’ memories, ol’ laughs and just local style “hanging out”!

Don’t forget to SPREAD THE WORD – inform classmates that you come across, near or far – the Bulldogs Class of ’77 is ready to Party!!!

Important info to remember:

Class of 1977, Birthday Bash Celebration
60 years of Aloha!

5-10 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2019

At Natsunoya Tea House, Alewa Heights

 Cost: $55.00 per person – August 5, 2019 – 60 days prior, full prepayment please. (sorry, nonrefundable). 

Includes a variety of dinner menu items, pupu, punch. It is Natsunoya policy for patrons to bring your own drinks-BYOB

  Checks Payable to: Pamela Anderson  – (on memo line: KHS77 Bash) – check please, no debit or credit cards accepted
Mail to: 87-155 Waiolu street, Waianae, HI 96792.  (receipt will be issued night of event)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Pamela, 351-7281, or Grant 256-4827, or Eddie 284-4641. We are here for you, no worries!

A lovely dinner is planned to enjoy our selves and re-connecting with old friends. We will eat till we drop, and play a game or two. Just come with your heart ready for fun and laughter, and enjoy a walk down memory lane. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!

Keep watch on this website for upcoming information, and fun stories that will lead us up to our event:   60 years of Aloha! Birthday Bash, 77!!

Ready Freddy? The Birthday Bash is coming!

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
Freddy knows '77 is the best!
Freddy knows ’77 is the best!

Hi, my classmates from ’77! I had the pleasure of running into a couple of classmates this past Saturday (March 23) at the KHS Foundation dinner. It’s an annual fundraiser event as well as a venue to say ‘mahalo’ to graduates for their support of the foundation and of course our school, Kaimuki High School. The foundation does a wonderful job each year, well organized and great participation from classes.

This year the class of ‘69 raised a whopping $51,000 to support the foundation. I was very impressed and excited for them. Too good. Keep your eyes and ears open as our grassroots committee is moving forward with planning for our birthday bash. So far, it looks like Saturday, October 5, 2019, will be our set date.

Take care till next time!

UPDATE: Venue has been secured!

About 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Natsunoya Tea House

October 2019 Birthday Bash

Saturday, March 9th, 2019

Aloha classmates of KHS 1977!

So excited to have received a few inquiries to be “kept in the loop” for our October 2019, Birthday Bash celebration. Currently, we have a handful of committee members that are researching the best venue, with the best costs as possible.  We need your input and validation if possible. The research is ongoing at this writing, so your thumbs up/down will help – mahalo!

  • Deck   – Queen Kapiolani Hotel/Kapahulu ave – renovated, beautiful view overlooking Diamond Head, our “backyard” if I may
  • Pearl County Club –   banquet facilities – best meal package for cost, but rental of rooms, pushes costs up
  • Elks Club – banquet facilities with overlooking lanai, Sans Souci/Kaimana beach – beautiful too, verifying sponsor

Estimation of costs for dinner, buffet runs from $41 – 61.00 per person; no host cocktails

Our goal is to allow us to have a sweet celebration in enjoying our/your company for a nice evening with dinner, reminiscing and maybe a game or two. If you know of any classmates that need to update their mailing information, please have them submit to this website. Banners will be up to remind them to spread the word. Please do the same. We’ll take care of the rest.

OMG – 60! Can you imagine, cause I can’t.

Take care,

And be sure to come out to the Kaimuki High Foundation dinner – Annual Fundraiser – “Keeping the Bulldog spirit Alive” – March 20th, Saturday, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Come on, get involved and enjoy a “mini-reunion” as well. See you there!

10th Annual Kaimuki High School Foundation Fundraiser

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

click on form above, print-out and mail-in with check.

click on form above, print-out and mail-in with check.

And for our Class of 1977 some after dinner fun

Post Foundation Dinner – Social
Rumours Nightclub
9 p.m. to closing
Private Room
$20.00 per person – Includes cover charge, Pupus, (no Host Bar)

Join us for some Seventies Memories!

We need a head-count so RSVP to either:
Pamela Anderson (808) 351-7281, nanakuli5@hawaii.rr.com
Wear your best GREEN