Radford High School, Honolulu, HI Class of 1970

REUNION UPDATE - BULLETIN #4 - 2/10/25

Aloha Ram Mates and Happy New Year!

Can you believe it? The reunion is now less than 8 months away!

We hope that each one of you had a wonderful holiday season surrounded with the warmth of family and friends!

Now that the holidays are over, the committee has reconvened and we continue to work hard to make this reunion a fun and memorable one to reminisce, bond, and create lasting memories together.

As announced, this is a multi-class Reunion, in collaboration with the classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971, which will take place on October 2-5 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Please read everything carefully and make note of the important information and deadlines. You might even want to print this out – and let us know your questions!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Here are the events that we have planned. You can sign up for any or all of the events, but please do so before March 31, 2025.

For more detailed information on each event, go to this link: https://radfordhsclassof1970.com/events

Meet & Greet / Karaoke

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Where: Blue Tropix Bar & Grill

98-151 Pali Momi Street

Aiea, HI 96701

Time: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Cost: $35.00

Radford High School Campus Tour & Lunch

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Where: Radford High School Campus

4361 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96818

Time: 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Cost: No Charge

Lunch to follow: Ruby Tuesday (Lanai Area)

Moanalua Shopping Center

930 Valkenburgh St., Honolulu, HI 96818

Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Cost: $35.00

Star of Honolulu - Sunset Dinner Cruise & Polynesian Show

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Where: Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8

1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96812

Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Cost: $125.00

Dinner Banquet

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Where: Pearl at Kalauao – Pearl I and II Banquet Rooms

(Formerly Pearl Country Club)

98-535 Kaonohi St, Aiea, HI 96701

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Cost: $105.00

Aloha Picnic

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025

Where: Kaka'ako Waterfront Park (AKA Point Panic Park)

102 Ohe Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Cost: $25.00

No-Host Golf

Dunstan Canne, Class of 1970 has graciously accepted the role as coordinator for this no-host event for October 3rd, 4th, or Whenevah!

Everyone that are interested, please contact Dunstan directly @ (808) 393-6773.

Also, if anyone would like to volunteer to assist Dunstan, please contact him directly. Mahalo!

RSVP NEEDED

If you are definite that you will attend the Friday Night Star of Honolulu - Sunset Dinner Cruise and the Saturday Night Dinner Banquet, we need your committed response before March 31st.

We were informed that because the Friday night Sunset Dinner cruise is the most popular (as it is a 3-hour sail due to the fireworks display off the beach of Waikiki) seating for this cruise fills up way in advance. Also, for our dinner banquet, we currently have a tentative hold on the large banquet room until March 31st. If our head count does not meet the required count to keep the large banquet room, they will move our group to a smaller banquet room.

It takes less than a minute to hit the reply button to send us an email with your response.

If attending, let us know which event you will be attending and how many of you are in your party (You + 1 Guest = 2).

Even if you are NOT attending, we ask that you let us know as well.

Don’t be a fence sitter and wait until the last minute to let us know that you will be attending. We do not want to have to turn anyone down.

Send your response to 1970.radford.hi@gmail.com.

PURCHASING YOUR EVENTS

PLEASE KOKUA! We hope that everyone will start to purchase their events as soon as they can and not wait until the last minute. Paying for the events early helps us with the necessary planning and funding requirements.

To make your reunion payment go to the payment website. Choose the events you would like to attend, and submit your payments.

There is only one payment website for this event. No separate payment sites for each class.

Below is the link to the payment website. Please follow the instructions and go through the payment website carefully so that you do not make any mistakes.

https://www.payit2.com/p/a-reunion-celebration-oct-2025-event-payment

You can pay for everything on-line, sit back, and think about the fun, joy, laughter, excitement and the cherished memories you will be sharing with your classmates in October!

The payment link is also on the reunion website:

https://radfordhsclassof1970.com/make-your-purchase

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

We remind everyone that due to geographic limitations, everyone are to make his or her own air travel, hotel and car rental arrangements.

1) For those of you renting a car and would like to share the cost of the car rental, send us an email with your cell phone number and the hotel you are staying and we will get you connected with each other.

2) For everyone’s safety, we encourage people to carpool or, Uber/Lyft together so if you would like to be on a list with others that are interested, again, send us an email with your cell phone number and the hotel you are staying so that we can get you connected with each other.

3) For classmates living on Oahu, if you are able to provide transportation to those needing a ride, send us an email with your cell phone number so that we can get you connected with whoever will need a ride.

And those needing a ride, send us an email with your cell phone number and the hotel you are staying and we will get you connected with each other.

4) Lastly, if anyone is looking for a roommate to share the expense of the hotel room, send us send us an email with your cell phone number and we will get you connected with each other.

Remember to indicate which category you are responding to – #1, #2, #3, or #4. Send your response to 1970.radford.hi@gmail.com.

GROUP ROOM BLOCK

If you have not yet booked your rooms, please do so as soon as possible!

We have secured Group Room Blocks (15 rooms at each hotel) for your stay during the reunion. If you plan to stay at one of these hotels, go to the special link provided for our group to make your reservation.

Waikiki Malia Hotel

Here is the link to book your hotel room reservation for the Waikiki Malia Hotel:

https://be.synxis.com/?hotel=41965&chain=32038&rate=RADFORD&arrive=09-29-2025

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Here is the link to book your hotel room reservation for the Queen Kapiolani Hotel:

https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=65096&Chain=18019&arrive=2025-09-28&depart=2025-10-09&adult=1&child=0&group=251002RADFOR

The hotel reservation links are also on the reunion website:

https://radfordhsclassof1970.com/travelers

Again, we are less than 8 months until our Reunion Celebration!   In order to meet our financial obligations and properly plan for our exciting and memorable events,  we need you to take action!  Mahalo!

Here’s to seeing you in Honolulu, Hawaii – 02 October – 05 October at our Reunion Celebration and here’s to your health and well-being in the meantime!

Your Planning Committee

Kathi Croze (Torio) – ‘68

Janice Tung (Magsayo) – ‘68

Rita Debebar (Gabrillo) – ‘69

Dina Smith (Cambe) – ‘70

Kathy Balsarick (Espinosa) – ‘71

2025 will mark 55 years since we walked into the gymnasium and across the RHS platform to receive our high school diplomas. Let's get excited to celebrate our 55th Reunion in Honolulu, Hawaii with our Ram Brothers and Sisters from the Class of 1968, 1969, and 1971 and anyone else who would like to join us.

Those We Have Lost

So that we may remember those who we've lost, if you have information to share, please go to the "Contact Us" page and use the form to send an email. Please include as much details as you can when sending in the information.

The Class of 1970 Ohana sends their heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Lani Ho who passed away on July 11, 2023 and Lawrence "Scott" Bucknell who passed away on January 14, 2024.

Mark Borreliz, Class President

40th Class Reunion

Friday, October 22, 2010

Something to read and ponder…..

Why Attend a Class Reunion?

I went to a committee meeting at Candy’s the other night. We are having committee meetings every few months now in preparation for our 45th high school class reunion this coming August.

There were six of us there, Barb, Becky, Candy, Cheryl, Kay and me (our only male committee member, Jerry, was out of town — the one who is so good at reminding us we’re getting off track). Barb, Becky and Cheryl are the relatively “new blood” that is much needed for a committee that has been meeting every five years forever.

The hotel is booked and the program and menu will be planned closer to the time. But there are always two items that we have to work on now: finding addresses and/or e-mails in order to contact classmates, and, once we’re in contact with them, convincing more of them to attend!

I am always amazed at the number of classmates who even still live in this area, but never attend the reunions.

I think there are probably three common reasons that people don’t attend:

1. They hated high school and have absolutely no interest in being
reminded of anything associated with it. (There’s not much we
can do about this one.)

2. If their friends from high school aren’t going to be there, they
don’t think they will have a good time.

3. They are afraid they won’t look as good or be as successful as
the other attendees.

It’s the last two that I wish we could somehow convince them are non-issues.

Regarding number two: Hello? It’s been forty-five years! Who the heck remembers everyone they were friends with in high school? At this point, you are getting together with people who have common memories of your teenage years. There is something so fun about sharing memories of a favorite teacher or a memorable hang-out, even with someone who you didn’t know very well then. (And, since most of us have really bad memories by now, we’ll be able to compare the same memories at our next reunion in five years, and neither one of us will remember, so it will be like a new conversation!

And, number three. At 63 years old — we are all waaaayyyy past caring about that “looks” and “career” stuff. Yes, there are some who are more “well-preserved” than others, but there are many more of us who just look like what we are … people in their sixties! And, you know, at this age, everyone is friendly and glad to see everyone else, and there’s hardly any talk about “careers” because most of us don’t have one any more! So, if you smile and look like you’d like to have a conversation, someone will feel “invited” by that smile, and strike up a conversation with you. I’d bet on it.

So, now dear readers, here’s my request of you. Becky, one of the “rookies” who has really taken to this reunion stuff, suggested that in our initial mailing, we have a fun list of “Top Five Reasons You Should Attend the Reunion.” I think that’s a great idea and I know there must be some terribly clever things we could put on that list, I just can’t think of them.

So, how about helping me look “brilliant” to my fellow committee members for our next meeting, by giving me any ideas you have for reasons we could put on that list?

I’m looking forward to seeing what ideas you might have.

Here are some reasons we could put on that list!

10. To remember when Madonna was still a virgin.

9. To see what color hair the girls have now and how many guys

still have their hair.

8. To remember when MTV actually played music.

7. To find out "Where's the Beef"?

6. No swimsuit competition.

5. To remember when Prince was Prince.

4. If we don't get enough reservations, we'll have to have the

reunion at Denny's.

3. To remember special moments at our favorite H/S hangout.

2. To remember the days when people didn't pay to get a tan.

And the #1 Reason to Attend the Reunion Weekend

1. Like, Oh My Gahd! The Reunion won't be the same without

you! Fur Sure Dude!

And more reasons to attend your class reunion....

1. Because you still can! (Life is short...each day and milestone
should be celebrated).

2. Because you're never too cool for your high school friends (and
you'll be missed if you don't show up).

3. Ummm...who else is gonna fill in the blanks in your failing
memory.

4. Because we really want to see you!! Who knows when there
might be another reunion.

5. And finally, studies have shown that those who were initially
hesitant about attending their reunions, discover it was the
event that they wouldn't have missed!!!

Reliving Golden Days.pdf

A Philosophy on Life

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open area between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two beers from under the table and poured the contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions--and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else--the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spent all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical for your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first--the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled and said, "I'm glad you asked. The beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers with a friend." ....Author unknown

1970 Alumni Class Profile

There are many classmates who are not into the 'social media' stuff as well as classmates who are unable to attend class reunions or other class get-togethers, so it is this website that they stop by to visit and to catch up. It would not only be wonderful, but ever so meaningful and heartfelt if more of you would register and add your profile to the '1970 Alumni Profile' page.

Missing Alumni

The quest to locate as many classmates, if not all, continues!

Although the Commencement Program lists 483 graduating seniors, many students left before graduation due to their parents' military reassignment, or because their families relocated out of district.

If you are in contact with a classmate that is listed as missing on the 'Missing Alumni' page, or any classmate who attended Radford that would have graduated in 1970, please send us their contact information or send them a message to let them know that we are here.

Here are some links of interests to other websites:

Official Radford High School, Class of 1970 - Facebook Group Page (Must be a member and registered to log-in)

Radford High School - Official School Website
Radford High School Alumni - Must be registered to view this site

Radford High School - A meeting place for anyone who went to Radford High School in Honolulu, Hawaii any time in their lives.(Must be registered to log-in)

Radford High School Class of 1968 - Facebook Group Page (Must be a member and registered to log-in)

Radford High School Class of 1971 - Facebook Group Page (Must be registered to log-in and must click on the "Like" button to view page)

Radford High School Honolulu, HI Alumni (1960s and 1970s) - Reunite with Radford Ram classmates from the 1960s and 1970s. (Must be registered to log-in)

This site is hosted by Myevent.com. This is an “All Volunteer Effort” paid for by personal funds and is not supported by donations from Radford High School, Class of 1970 Classmates, or Sponsors. If you would like this website to continue, please go to the "Contact Us" page and use the form to send an email to request for the mailing address to send in your donation. Your support to help keep this website active would really be appreciated. Mahalo!

Use of Personal Information

We respect your privacy! Personal information that you enter or send will not be sold, shared, swapped, or otherwise disclosed. Contact information will only be used to send out e-Blasts for class related purposes. If at anytime you would like to be removed from the class database, please use the form on the 'Contact Us' page to send an email.