Damien Farias, Allen Perkins,
Earl Ah Moo, Cal Mann, George Rego, Bernard Freitas, Mike Lyons, Al
Kort, Gordon Sam, Don Chai, George Corenevsky, Al Lam, Lionel Camara,
Cenric Ho and John Borges.
DESIGNATION OF CLASS
GIFT
Status - - - now $70,000!
Thanks to our classmates’ recent contributions. Keep’em
coming!
Originally, the Class solicited
contributions for an Annuity with the earned interest to benefit Saint
Louis School. Due to low current rates of interest, our Classmates
recently determined we should instead pay for a “hard gift”…
something recognizable and credit our Class. For example, a new track,
computers, etc.
This meeting --- Learned
that a new track would cost in excess one million dollars. Heard other
suggestions for purchases.
Classmates deferred action
again.
They designated Damien
Farias, Jim Burns and Cenric Ho to attend a meeting of the Saint Louis
Educational Foundation and gather information on their goals, activities,
and needs.
January
- 2007
Damien
Farias named 2006 Dealer of
the Year by the Hawaii Automotive Dealers Assosciation.
Damien
was also named as a Quality Dealer Finalist by TIMEMagazine.
December
22, 2006
2006 CLASS
CHRISTMAS PARTY !
What a fun celebration
it was!
Only one Christmas
song (the Twelve Days of Christmas - Hawaiian Style) was sung
by randomly-selected Classmates and their wives . . . but
that was enough! We found out that one or two of our Classmates
can barely sing let alone lip synch?
The pupus, dinner
and home-made desserts were great . . . and the fellowship
and "breaking bread" again with our Classmates,
their wives and friends . . . splendid!
After a brief
presentation on a possible Around the Islands Cruise activity
for our next Reunion Gathering of local and mainland Classmates,
we discussed travel ideas for our Class' upcoming Las Vegas
2007 trip.
(That date to be determined soon.)
Then, we began
in impromptu round of joke - telling by our nutty Classmates
and one brave wife. That event by "volunteers" brought
tears to our eyes and beserk laughter!
Having enough
to eat and refreshments to drink, we closed our Christmas
Party with a prayer for God's continued blessings of good
health and happiness on all of our Classmates and their families,
both near and far, and that we may meet again and again.
Enjoying the Christmas
Party at "the Lodge at Wailuna" in the Pearl City
area were:
Conrad and Lucy Basa, George and Maggie Joy, Johnson
and Elaine Yee, Cenric and Linda Ho, George and Dori Corenevsky,
Gordon and Betty Sam, Darryol and Nadine DeRego, Damien Farias
and Nancy, Sonny Lam, Bob Moranha, Allen and Betty Perkins,
Fred and Fran Hackbarth, George Rego, Jim and Emme Burns,
Joe Ornellas and Stephanie, Barney and Deborah Freitas, and
Loui and Barbara Paresa.
photos
by Johnson Yee Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year !
December
14, 2006
NAVY
MARINE GOLF COURSE
On December 14, 2006, 14 of your classmates
got together to play Golf at the Navy Marine Golf Course. Tee Time
@ 10:15 AM.
Participants
Were:
Damien
Farias
Bob Moranha
Sonny Lam
Gordon Sam
Calvin Won
Earl Ah Moo
Wally Ching
Geo Joy
Stan Osada
Allen Perkins
Gerrit Young
Bernard Freitas
Harold Chun
Ray Loo
Fellowship and
refreshments were had at the Sam Snead Restaurant at the Club Houses
19th Hole. As
always everyone had a great day of golf and talking story.
Be
there next time
October
19, 2006
THE
MYSTERY OF THE DISAPPEARING GOLFERS?
On a beautiful sunny Thursday morning with blue skies, large
white clouds and a gentle tradewind breeze, 17 Classmates played golf
at the Waikele Golf Course.
After eight holes, ominous dark clouds appeared and, within minutes,
heavy rains suddenly drenched our golf group. Everyone ran for shelter
under nearby trees or hastily opened their umbrellas.
The first two foursomes patiently waited over 25 minutes for the steady
rain showers to stop and continued to play golf in dripping wet clothes.
They declared themselves the Original Winners of the golf tournament
for being courageous and brave to challenge the windy, wet and muddy
conditions. The macho men were: Damien, Joe,
Cenric, Bob Moranha, Earl, Don Chai and Stan Osada.
Without saying goodbye, the last two foursomes left the course as
soon as the rains let up and headed for Damien's home in Aiea to get
an early two hour head start at the Patio Party. They unselfishly
called themselves the Real Smart Winners for not playing in the rain
like some other lolos. These self-crowned geniuses were none other
than Louie, Sonny, Allen, Ray Loo, Cal Won,
Francis Balmores, Barney and Mike Cathcart. George Joy joined
the noisy group after work.
As expected, there was general verbal confusion when the Original
Winners met up with the Real Smart Winners . . . each group claimed
to be stronger than steel and faster than bullets, the world's best
rainy day golfers or the most practical golfers in Hawaii !
Peace and order were finally restored when Mike
Lyons and George Corenevsky served poke and ono pupus, barbequed
ribs, fried rice, noodles, kim chee and other tasty dinner items.
The beer, wine and soft drinks hit the spot and made everyone mellow!
The sharing of work stories, jokes and current events mingled with
our laughter and fellowship.
Overall, it was a fun day . . . despite the rainy weather . . . just
being together as Classmates once again at a late afternoon dinner
party!
Special thanks to Damien for hosting
the party at his home and George Corenevsky
for donating the food and refreshments and, also, to all the Classmates
for making our activities and get-togethers Very Special Moments in
our lives!
August
31, 2006
Golf Outing
- On a beautiful sunny day
15 Classmates and three guests played golf at the Hawaii Kai Golf
Course.
Everybody was
a winner . . . as Damien and Louie sponsored gifts and prizes for
all of the players!
Closest to the
pin "skill," otherwise Lucky winners were: Damien, Allen,
Mike C. and Cenric.
Classmates who
participated in this fun Event were: Gerrit,
Ken C, Earl, Louie, George J, Barney, Mike C, Allen, Damien, Ray L,
Stan O, Sonny, Jim B, Gordon and Cenric.
Damien also distributed
excellent golf shirts to those Classmates who played in the May tournament
at Waialae Golf Course.
July
20 , 2006
The following Classmates
me at the clubhouse:Joe Ornellas, Mike Lyons, Luie Paresa, Damien
Farias, Jim Burns, Allen Perkins, Don Chai, Earl AhMoo, Claude Hottendorf
and Roman Santiago.
After considerable
discussion, they unanimously voted to:
1. Use
the 50th Reunion - Trust Fund monies approx. $70,000 - on the construction
of a Press Box above the bleachers overlooking the multipurpose
athletic field.
2.
Meet on Thursday, September 21 @ the Clubhouse - same time . . .
6:30 PM.
May
18 and 19, 2006
A PAIR OF WINNERS..
best describes the 2006 get together activities: the
Stag Party at the Clubhouse and the Golf Tournament
at Waialae Country Club!
In addition talking
about "old times" and what's new, 25 Classmates chowed
down on the super ono Pupus ordered by Joe Ornellas
and Mike Lyons: sushi, roast beef, crab legs, fried
chicken, chili, beef pie, banana bread cake, etc.
Don Chai
donated a huge batch of his special recipe Boiled Peanuts as appetizers
before dinner.
The next day, 20 Classmates
played golf at Waialae Country Club. The most memorable golf hole
of the day was... the Nineteenth Hole (pupus and beer time), of
course! We dined in air conditioned splendor and told tall tales/baloney
about our age, golf handicaps, and family.
Special thanks to Wally
Ching who chaired the Tournament, did the detailed scoring
and picked up the tab for the balance of our food and beverage charges.
Additional Mahalos to
Damien Farias who speared headed these functions!
He ordered golf shirts for all the Classmates and also donated four
dozen Titliest golf balls for prizes.
March
10, 2006
SAINT PATRICK'S
SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE HAWAII PRINCE COURSE IN EWA
AND THE WINNER IS . . .Saint Patrick's School !
Seventeen of our Classmates
were sponsored by Damien to play in Saint Patrick's School charity
golf tournament. The School raises funds to supplement their operating
expenses and much needed capital improvements.
Despite threatening
rain clouds and a Kona wind, our Classmates were grouped into three-man
teams . . . to hit/advance/Scramble the little white golf ball into
the small hole on each green with the least number of strokes. Loud
cheers were heard for good shots and the usual groans and "bad
words" for terrible ones. We're not pros, you know . . .
And worst of all, no
one could recall which Team was the best dressed team or had the
lowest score because our Classmates' short term memory was not so
sharp that afternoon.
But . . . they shared
the fellowship of being together once again as longtime friends,
enjoyed an ono buffet dinner with a couple of beers and won a few
lucky drawing Prizes.
Team members were:
# 1 Earl, Lionel C,
Sonny
# 2 Damien, Louie, Joe
# 3 Cenric, Allen, Calvin
# 4 Ray and Bob M.
# 5 Gerrit, Gordon, George J.
# 6 Francis, Bernard, Don C.
Everyone had a great
time. Upon leaving, they said: "We'll be back next year! We
going play better, yeah?
January
19, 2006
RESULTS OF JANUARY
19th GOLF TOURNAMENT
Twelve Classmates and
two guests turned out in good spirits to challenge one another at
the Hawaii Kai Golf Course.
Without any grumbling,
they teed off in these groupings: George Joy, Allen Perkins, Lionel
Camara, and Don Chai. Gerrit Young, Calvin Won, Herb Fujikawa, Robert
Moranha and his nephew, Jason Ikeno. Earl Ah Moo, Gordon Sam, Sonny
Lam, Cenric Ho, and his friend, Calvin Nekonishi.
Closest to the Pin winners
were Robert, Sonny, Earl and Jason.
“Lucky Card drawing”
winners for our “non-skilled golfers” included Calvin
Won, Gerrit and George Joy (again)!
Everyone had a fun time
and enjoyed a long Fellowship Session at the 19th Hole.
November
17, 2005 Fourteen
Classmates attended Thursday night's meeting on November 17 at the
Alumni Clubhouse.
Major decisions were:
1. The deadline for
Classmates' contributions to the SAINT LOUIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATI0N
(Class of 1955) was extended to December 31, 2005. The Committee
will send each Classmate another solicitation letter.
2. Deferred . . . the Designation of the CLASS GIFT (currently $60,000+)
to our next meeting on January 19, 2006.
Other discussion
items included:
1. An offer by Dr. Johnson Lau to "TRIPLE MATCH" our Class
of 1955's GIFT . . . if we designate our CLASS GIFT to purchase
a new Track for the High School. More cost / research to be done
by the Committee on this proposal.
2. Purchasing a Scoreboard for the field.
3. Establishing a WEBSITE for our Classmates so they can keep informed
about future activities and dates, past events, photos, etc.
4. Baseball caps with Saint Louis on the front and "Class of
1955" embroidered on the back (approx $10 - 12) --- started
a sign up list
Past Golf Event
from 2004 :
G.Joy
- G.Rego - S.Lam - D.Farias
J.Ornellas
- C.Ho - B.Freitas - L.Camara
L.Paresa
- J.Burns - D.Chai - G.Mauliola
The Guys after Golf
The
Food - B.Freitas - E.Apolion
The
Chief - G.Cornevsky
Archived
Classmate News
ROY
SHIRAKATA
1955
2008
Roy
Hisashi Shirakata, born 09/13/1937;
Partner's
nickname is Bunny.
Resides at Bend, OR 97701.
He attained a bachelor's degree in college, then went to work.
Roy spent 32 years at
Lockheed – California (Now Lockheed Martin), in the fields
of aerodynamics, flight
test and flying operations.
Roy has three children and 4 grandchildren
His hobbies include fishing, hunting, guns/shooting & snow
shoeing.
These days, Roy spends most of his time with his hobbies and
with volunteer work.
By the picture above, one can see that Roy developed into a
fine, healthy, and
distinguished looking man. Good luck Roy, and God bless!
He
can be reached by contacting George Corenevsky (808) 455-7955
or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
RONALD
PATRICK SOARES
1955
2008
Ronald Soares,
nicknamed "PAKELIKA", was born in March, 1937.
His wife's
name is Sheila Waiola Soares, and her nickname is "WAIOLA".
They live
in Pomona, California.
Ron attained
a Master's Degree; served in the U.S. Army and attained the
rank of SP/5.
Ron and Sheila
have 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
Ron's hobbies
are: Computer, Hawaiian Crafts, and on-line Hawaiian Jewelry.
Ron went
to college at 18 but did not complete his university time as
he was drafted into the Army. (he had a year to go to finish
college). In the Army, he went to Electronic Missile School,
and served 3-1/2 years in Korea. He then went on to complete
his Bachelor's Degree requirements, then taught grades 2-8 for
a period of 20 years. He then "retired" and began
his own Hawaiian Jewelry Business online. While currently doing
this, he also cares for his mother who has had Alzheimers',
for the past 6 years.
Ronald worked
in many industries, including the State of California Water
Resources (as an assistant engineer) - Ran his own home remodeling
business - worked as an assistant engineer for an air conditioning
company, where he INVENTED a robot for testing the air in a
room, long before robots in the work place were thought of -
became the pastor of a Hawaiian Christian Church!
Ron is most
proud of turning failing kids in school, to above average students.
Also, his pride is reflected in his being selected as "District
(school) Science teacher for all top students in the district
for grades 4-8 students".
These days
Ronald "Pakelika" Soares spends his time operating
his online business and lovingly caring for his mom.
He
can be reached by contacting George Corenevsky (808) 455-7955
or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
JAMES
S. BURNS
1955
2008
James Seishiro
Burns, nicknamed"Jim" & "Judge", was
born in April, 1937.
His wife's
name is Emme T. Burns, and is known to all as "Emme".
They live
in Kailua, Oahu Hawaii.
Jim attained
a Doctorate Degree, and served in the US Army as an E-4, and
in the Hawaii National Guard as a Captain.
Jim has 2
children and one grandchild.
Jim's hobbies
are Golf & Gardening.
He spent
1963 and 1964 in the U.S. Army. From 1965-1976 he was a law
attorney in private practice. In 1977, Jim was selected to be
a Judge of the First Circuit Court in Hawaii, and served in
this capacity to 1980. He was then selected as the Chief Judge
of the Hawaii (Supreme Court) Intermediate Court of Appeals;
and continued in this position till his retirement in 2007.
He is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hawaii's
William S. Richardson's School of Law.
A distinguished
and soft spoken individual, Jim keeps busy by taking care of
himself and his lovely wife, and tries to get in some golf whenever
he can.
He
can be reached by contacting George Corenevsky (808) 455-7955
or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
BRUCE
B. MANN
1955
2008
Bruce
Burdette Mann, was born in April 1937.
His nickname is “Haole Boy”
His spouse's name is Audrey and her nickname is “Ala”.
They
live in Las Vegas, Nevada. They produced 5 children, and have
17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. (Whoaaa, very
busy couple).
Bruce served in the U.S. Navy and attained the rank of E-5
From 1956 to 1966 Bruce was in the Navy. Then, from 1966 to
1990, he was working at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Thennnn,
from 1991 through 1993, he was a cross-country “eighteen
wheeler” driver for many trucking companies.
Perhaps
you may not know this, but, in 1963, Bruce became an ALL
NAVY UNDERHAND
SOFTBALL (FAST PITCH) PITCHER!
Bruce,
aka “Haole Boy”, is most proud of becoming a Superintendent
of the Electrical Shop (Shop 51), of the Pearl Harbor Naval
Shipyard; a most prestigious position indeed.
These days, Bruce spends most of his time acting as his wife's
caregiver; heart rending, but testament to Bruce's love and
caring.
If
you would like to get in touch with Bruce,
contact George
Corenevsky (808) 455-7955 or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
ALBERT
P. MOSSMAN
1955
2008
Albert
P. Mossman (always called Albert), will answer to “Al”.
He
was born in 1937.
His spouse's
name is Sharon. They live in Oakland, California. Albert &
Sharon have one daughter.
Albert
attained his B.S. degree, from St. Mary's. He served in the
U. S. Army and attained the rank of E-4.Albert's
hobbies are: Travel; Ham Radio, Music, and Sports (to the
extent he is able).
He attained
his degree in Chemistry. He worked for the Army Signal Corps
in Germany; worked at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard; the
U. S. Department of Agriculture (doing research on food processing
- for over 30 years). He retired in 1999.
Something that Albert thinks that is unusual about his life
is: He attended some of the War Crimes Trials in Nuremberg
(Germany) during 1946. That was because his father was
stationed there and the trials were open to the public. Not
many people alive today can say that they attended those famous
trials.
Of those
things which Albert is most proud of, are: His passion for
his work (during his career) which generated the writing and
developing of two book chapters on Rice Production & Processing
- & - his being blessed with a “really nice daughter”
and a “wonderful wife” that seem to like him.
Wow,
this is a humble man; a true SLC Crusader.
These days,
he does whatever he likes. Such as: learning new things, seeing
new places, enjoying Family and friends, and trying to keep
healthy & fit.
If you
would like to get in touch with Albert, contact
George
Corenevsky (808) 455-7955 or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
MICHAEL
OSAMU NAKAMURA
1955
2008
Michael
Osamu Nakamura, nicknamed “Mike”, was born in
March, 1937.
His wife's name is Kay. They live in Camarillo, California.
Michael attained both a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in
college.
Michael & Kay have two children.
Mike's hobbies are: Playing the Ukulele.
His work history is as follows: Worked at HMSA from 1959 to
1961. Then, as a Civil Service
Employee of the Army at Ft. Shafter from 1961 to 1963; followed
by Civil Service for the Army in Okinawa from 1963 to 1968;
then Civil Service for the Air Force at Oxnard AFB (California)
from 1968 to 1969; Then Civil Service for the Navy at Port
Hueneme (California) from 1970 to 1987; and finally, Civil
Service for the Navy at Point Mugu (California) from 1987
to 2003.
Mike is most proud of: Still being healthy enough to enjoy
retirement and cheer for the U.H. Warriors.
These days,
Michael spends his time playing the ukulele and being an active
member of the “Hawaii Club of Ventura County”.
Welllll, Mike will have to bring along his “uke”
the very next time that he joins us back in Hawaii for a get
together, whatever that get together might be.
Get in touch with Michael, by contacting
George Corenevsky (808) 455-7955 or gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St. Aiea, HI 96701
FREDERICK
M. SOUZA
1955
2008
Frederick Michael Souza, nicknamed “Sonny”,
was born in 1936
His
wife's name is Gladys “Nani” Souza.
Sonny
and his wife live on Oahu, in Waialua.
They
have 2 children.
Frederick
is a U. S. Army veteran.
Sonny's
hobbies are: golf, fishing, plants, and raising hogs.
Frederick
worked for the Department of the Army and retired with 43-1/2
years of service. He retired as a Refrigeration Supervisor
in 1998.
He claims
that nothing “exciting” happened to him during
his work career. He just kept on working.
Frederick
is most proud of having a wonderful wife and family. He
and Nani have been married for more than 40 years, and “every
day is a good day”.
Currently,
Sonny is still working, doing odd jobs, and enjoying life
to the fullest!
Want
to contact Frederick?
Contact George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or
808-455-7955, or at 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
JAMES
J. KAUFMANN
1955
2008
James
John Kaufmann, nicknamed “Jim” or “Jimmy”,
was born in February, 1938.
Jim's
higher education included the attainment of a Bachelor's
Degree.
His
hobbies are: poetry, beautiful women and peaceful tranquility.
In his
lifetime, Jimmy was a Brother of the Priests of the Sacred
Heart Society of Jesus, a volunteer at a Benedictine Priory
in Valyermo. California; and worked for the Federal Government
from which he retired.
He has
published or had published, book reviews, poetry, essays,
and numerous “letters to the editor”and pictures
in various local & national newspapers & journals.
His
is most proud of retiring from U. S. Federal Civil Service
after 24 years of faithful service at Hickam Air Force Base.
Since
1975, Jim has passionately “agitated for peace”!
If you
would like to get in touch with Jim,
contact George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or
808-455-7955, or at 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
JOSEPH
J. ORNELLAS
1955
2008
Joseph
James Ornellas, nicknamed Joe, was born in 1936.
Joe
has 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Joe
served with the Hawaii National Guard and attained the rank
of Sgt.
He currently
resides in Hawaii Kai, Oahu.
He has
one great “hobby” and that is visiting his other
“domicile”, Las Vegas. He used to enjoy golfing,
but age has caught up with his hands and golfing has become
difficult.
Joe
spent most of his adult work time as an employee of Hawaiian
Telephone Co./GTE Hawaii, and “retired” after
more than 32 years of service. He also became a highly respected
certified Western Athletic Conference Football Referee and
did this for approximately 17 years. After retiring from
refereeing on the field as a working official, he was “upgraded”
to WAC Football Referee Observer (another phrase for Assistant
Supervisor) for the last 12 years.
Joe
has been an active SLAA Board member for the past 14 years.
Currently,
Joe manages Apt/Home complexes and has become somewhat of
an “expert” in boulders that roll down from
a hillside – as is repeatedly shown on local TV.
Joe
is very proud of his children and grandchildren, as they
are “him”, a proud, hardworking and compassionate
man.
Get
in touch with Joe,
contact George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or
808-455-7955, or at 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
GORDON
S. KIYUNA
1955
2008
Gordon Sadao Kiyuna, nicknamed “Donnie”,
was born in October, 1937.
He
lives on Oahu, Hawaii.
He
has two children and one grandchild.
His
hobbies appear to be golf, gardening, and the pursuit
of solitude.
After
graduating from SLC in 1955, Gordon attended the University
of Hawaii for a year. Then, he decided to start working
to help out his parents. He spent nine years at the U.
Okada & Co. (wholesalers), then 3 years at the Hilton
Hawaiian Village in Food & Beverage Service, another
year at Don Ho Enterprises (Hana Ho & Hale Ho), and
thheeennnn 30 years for Shell Oil Co. from which he retired,
being very grateful for being alive and in fairly healthy
condition.
“Donnie”
claims that there was “nothing spectacular about
his life”. It was his choice to work hard and do
the right things. Happiness was watching his family grow
and enjoying life with them; along with his close circle
of lifelong friends.
Gordon
is most proud of his two sons, who have different personalities
but are genuinely “great kids/guys”.
So,
these days Gordon golfs a little, does some gardening
and enjoys whatever times of solitude that he can develop.
Would
you like to contact Gordon?
Contact
George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com,
or
808-455-7955, or at 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
WENDELL
K. H. WONG
1955
2008
Wendell
Kung Hum Wong, nicknamed “Coach”, was born
in August, 1936.
His
wife's name is Elaine. They live on Oahu, Hawaii.
Wendell
attended both Chaminade College & Honolulu Business
College, and attained a Bachelor's Degree.
Wendell
has two children and four grandchildren.
“Coach's”
hobbies are fishing and crabbing.
Wendell
worked in the Insurance field for many, many years, until
he “retired” in 1990.
In
his career in the insurance business, he was named “Man
of the Year” for seven (7) consecutive years, by
his company – Grand Pacific Life Insurance Co. He
is most proud of that accomplishment.
These
days, Wendell dedicates his time doing as much fishing
and crabbing as he possibly can. Perhaps on one of his
better fish/crab catch days, he might call some of us
to share in his bounty?
Want
to get in touch with Wendell?
Contact
George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com
or
808-455-7955 or at 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
CEFERINO
AGOR
1955
2008
Ceferino
Agor, nicknamed “SUB”, was born in December
1936.
His
wife's name is Supreana and is nicknamed “Sue”.
They
Live in Pacific Palisades, Pearl City, Oahu.
This
wonderful couple have two children and two grandchildren.
Sub's
hobby is Golfing.
Ceferino
is most proud of his two grandchildren, who are currently
attending college at the University of Nevada at Reno.
He
“confesses” to being “computer illiterate”
and it is his lovely wife Sue that reads e-mails and then
calls Cef over to the computer to read any important correspondence(s).
So, we have to depend entirely on Supreana to get him
to read anything about the Class of '55. Da buggah.
Besides
doing the regular things that 70 -71-72 year old men do
(like watch TV and sleep, and sleep, and sleep, and cough,
and wheeze); Ceferino thoroughly enjoys golfing and yard
work.
Getting
in touch with this Class of '55 Crusader is easy.
Contact George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com or 808-455-7955 or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI
96701.
ALLEN
P. PERKINS
1955
2008
Allen Puamohala Perkins, nicknamed “Perk”,
was born in July of 1935.
Perk's
wife's name is Betty Ann. They live in Kalama Valley,
Oahu, Hawaii.
Allen
& Betty Ann have four children, five grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.
Perk's
hobbies are: Music, Golf, being a “handy man”,
and of course, loving and caring for his wife.
Allen
enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1955 and attained
the rank of Sargent. Later, in 1959, he was employed
at the Hawaiian Telephone Company and retired from them
in 1993 from the position of “2nd Level Supervisor,
Electronic Group, Federal Systems Dept”. During
his tenure with Hawaiian Telephone, he served as an
IBEW Union Representative, and further, as the IBEW
President, during the years from 1969 through 1974.
After his retirement from Hawaiian Telephone Co., he
was the Night Auditor (1996) for the Moana Hotel in
Waikiki; and then worked as a Contract Employee for
Verizon Telephone Co., from 2001 through 2006. He is
now “fully retired” and tries very hard
to get to all the “honey-do” handy man chores
around the house.
Did
you know????-- Perk owned and operated a Health Food
Store for a period of 13 (1965 – 1978) years;
and at the time, his store was one of only two in Honolulu.
This is why we all know that “Perk” has
plenny money!
Allen
is most proud of being able to progress through the
years, and to continually “keep up” with
all of the changes in the High Tech World. He is also
very proud of his ability to perform many daily challenges
(because he get plenny money).
These
days, Perk is learning to play the electric base guitar,
the ukulele; plays some golf; and is currently the VICE
GRAND Lodge Officer of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows (IOOF), Excelsior Lodge #1 of Hawaii (member
for the last 4-1/2 yrs). Wow – hope there is no
test to try and remember the whole title. Way to go
Perk!
Contact
Allen by reaching George Corenevsky at 98-1779A Kaahumanu
St., Aiea, HI 96701 or e-mail him at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com
or phone him at (808) 455-7955
ROY
Y. ICHIMURA
1955
2008
Roy
Yoshito Ichimura, (no nickname), was born in June 1937.
He
is married to the former Lois Chong, and they live in
Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii.
After
graduating from SLC in 1955, Roy went to work for the
Hawaii Air National Guard. After 32+ years of exemplary
service with the H.A.N.G., he “retired”.
Currently,
Roy works at the Kapolei Golf Course, where he enjoys
the “perks” and new friends.
Besides
playing golf, Roy now spends his time with some fishing,
traveling to Japan & California & Reno; all
the while enjoying his “semi-retirement”
life.
Want
to “contact” Roy?? Easy, Contact
George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com
or 808-455-7955
or at
98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701.
GEORGE
J. CORENEVSKY
1955
2008
George
John Corenevsky, nicknamed “Cornwhisky”,
was born in June 1937.
His
wife's name is Adoracion, nicknamed “Dori”.
They live in Aiea, on Oahu, Hawaii.
George
has (together with Dori) eleven children , twenty four
grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Cornwhisky's
hobbies are: the stock market and being a grandfather.
George
spent three years with the U. S. Army. Then he was successful
in obtaining an “apprenticeship” with the
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. He spent 36+ years working
as a Federal Government civilian employee and retired
in 1994. He then started his own company dealing with
High Speed Satellite Data Info Systems. He sold his
business in 2000, and is now “fully retired”.
Cornwhisky
attained the rank of Sargent E-5 when he was but 18
years of age. During his career in the Army and his
time with the Federal Government, George received 113
awards/commendations/recognitions. He was selected to
the position of Chief Planner & Estimator at Pearl
Harbor Naval Shipyard and was the youngest ever then
selected to that prestigious position in the Entire
Nation and was/is the Only Person from Hawaii to ever
attain the permanent/full time position. He is a 175
time Blood donor & 3 time Pheresis donor at the
Blood Bank of Hawaii; 7 time blood donor while in the
service, and 2 time additional blood donor while traveling
on the mainland and hearing of a “call for donors”.
Also, George worked and lived in the Philippines for
7 years and can converse intelligently in Tagalog (national
language of the Philippines).
In
1987, George was selected as Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard's
“Federal Employee of the Year” for Community
Service. In 1988, Cornwhisky was selected as the State
of Hawaii Lions Clubs' “Humanitarian of the Year”.
George was a “hands on” volunteer for the
Red Cross (took care of physically handicapped clients
at their homes); a one year volunteer at the Kapiolani
Hospital at Pali Momi (5th floor – terminally
ill patients) where he helped patients by writing letters
for them, or by “talking story about the old days”,
and by playing the ukulele and singing “old time
kine songs”.
These
days, George spends his time with the Stock Market,
visiting his family, traveling, and tries to help in
keeping the classmates interested in participating in
class events and happenings.
Contact George Corenevsky at gcorenevsky@hawaii.rr.com or 808-455-7955 or 98-1779A Kaahumanu St., Aiea,
HI 96701.
