Radford High School, Honolulu, HI Class of 1970

REUNION UPDATE BULLETIN #3 - 11/15/25

Aloha Ram Mates:

The reunion is 10 months and 14 days away! This is the e-Blast sent out on 11/15/24.

The planning committee will be taking a short break for the holidays and will reconvene in January 2025. In the meantime, should any of you need to contact any one of us you can email us anytime.

- ’68 Kathi Croze (Torio) – katcal22@gmail.com

- ’68 Janice Tung (Magsayo) – fnjtung@aol.com

- ’69 Rita Debebar (Gabrillo) – rdebebar@aol.com

- ’70 Dina Smith (Cambe) – 1970.radford.hi@gmail.com

- ’71 Kathy Balsarick (Espinosa) – kbalsarick@comcast.net

RSVP

We were able to hold the large banquet room temporarily until March 31, 2025. After that date, we will be moved to a smaller banquet room if our head-count does not increase.

We hope that you won’t be a fence sitter to wait until then to let us know whether you’re coming or not.

We ask everyone who is definitely sure to attend to PLEASE send in your response. The earliest you let us know, helps us with necessary planning. It takes a minute or two to send an email. If you are attending, let us know how many of you are in your party (You + 1 Guest = 2).

Send your response to 1970.radford.hi@gmail.com. We do not want to have to turn anyone down from attending.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Here are the finalized events that we have planned for our reunion celebration. For details on each event, click on this link: A REUNION CELEBRATION, HO'O LOKAHI

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: Free

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

(Check-in is 45 minutes prior so we will all meet no later than 4:45 PM

at the Aloha Tower Market Place in front of Pier 8. For more

instructions, click on this link:

https://radfordhsclassof1970.com/events)

Cost: $125.00

Dinner Banquet

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025

Where: Pearl at Kalauao (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

There may be a few men (and women) that may want to take in a day of golf.

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

If anyone is interested, you may contact Dunstan Canne @ (808) 393-6773

Also, if anyone would like to volunteer to assist Dunstan for this event, please reach out and contact him. Mahalo!

PURCHASE EVENTS

It is not mandatory that you attend all of the events. It's your choice which event you want to attend.

Please Kokua! Paying for the events early helps us with necessary planning and funding requirements.

This is the link to the payment website: 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 and excitement you will be sharing with your classmates!!

Please go through the payment website slowly and carefully so that you do not make any mistakes.

The payment link is also on this reunion website: PURCHASE YOUR EVENT

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

We are reminding everyone that due to geographic limitations, everyone are to make their own air travel arrangements.

GROUP ROOM BLOCK

To book your hotel room reservation go to the Travelers Information page: TRAVELERS

Your planning committee,

Kathi C., Janice, Rita, Dina, Kathy B

REUNION UPDATE – BULLETIN #2 – 11/07/24 (Corrected)

Aloha Ram Brothers and Sisters:

First off, we would like to mention that we are using this reunion website as our “GO TO” website for any updates and/or information for the October 2-5, 2025 reunion. Dina Smith (Cambe) ’70 is the administrator and she will be updating the information as they become available.

In addition, the e-Blasts you receive will be sent from 1970.radford.hi@gmail.com. Therefore, check your junk folder just in case the email landed there. Feel free to send your inquiries and replies to this email address or to your respective class member.

- ’68 Kathi Croze (Torio) – katcal22@gmail.com
- ’68 Janice Tung (Magsayo) – fnjtung@aol.com
- ’69 Rita Debebar (Gabrillo) – rdebebar@aol.com
- ’71 Kathy Balsarick (Espinosa) – kbalsarick@comcast.net

Below are the events that we have already planned for our reunion celebration. It is not mandatory that you attend all of the events. It's your choice which event you want to attend.

Meet & Greet / Karaoke
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Where: Blue Tropix Bar & Grill
98-151 Pali Momi St, Aiea, HI 96701
Time: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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 - 11:30 AM

Lunch to follow: Ruby Tuesday (Lanai Area)
Moanalua Shopping Center
930 Valkenburgh St., Honolulu, HI 96818
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Dinner Banquet
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: Pearl at Kalauao (Formerly Pearl Country Club)
98-535 Kaonohi St, Aiea, HI 96701
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Aloha Picnic
Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Where: Kaka'ako Waterfront Park
(also known as Point Panic Park)
102 Ohe Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SURVEY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CRUISE

We have been checking on a Friday night event and thought a dinner cruise would be a great event to include in our itinerary. After gathering information on a sunset and/or dinner cruise, the Star of Honolulu was the best choice from a set of possibilities. It is Hawaii’s largest dinner cruise ship. Sail departs from the Aloha Tower Marketplace and will cruise along the Waikiki waters. As the sun sets over the horizon, and sails out of Honolulu Harbor, we will take in the breathtaking 360-degree views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and all of the south side of Oahu. After sunset, take in the sights of the Waikiki skyline from 4 floors of walk-around decks and a 60-foot-high observation deck. We will enjoy an exquisite Pacific Rim Roast Beef Buffet Dinner, one Signature Mai Tai (included in the cost), premium cocktails that may be purchased throughout the sail, and a live Hawaiian Show for the most memorable experience. It is a Friday night cruise that is a 3-hour sail and is finished off with a display of fireworks off the beach of Waikiki before we head back to port. (Depending on weather conditions, sunset and fireworks are not guaranteed.)

The price of the cruise is $118.40 + tax (This price is with a Kama'aina/Military discount of 20% from the original price of $148.00)

We have not made any definite arrangements for this dinner cruise as we need a minimum of 30 guests to book.

Please send us your reply. If you reply is "YES", please provide us a count (You + Guest = 2).

Travel Arrangements: Due to geographic limitations, we recommend that everyone make their own air travel arrangements.

Group Room Block: After months of research and review, the local Honolulu committee members contacted numerous hotels to obtain a discounted or, “Special Price” for reunion attendees. The result of this research yielded firm responses from two (2) hotels. Below are the two offers received:

OFFER #1: The Waikiki Malia Hotel has offered our group a courtesy block with no financial obligation.

Below is the “Special Group Rate” offer:

Hotel: Waikiki Malia - Proposal (Radford High School Reunion)
Travel Dates: September 29 to October 7 2025 (with 3 days pre/post)*
Number of Rooms: Minimum 10 and Max 20
Room Category: Run-Of- House (ROH) with Two Double Beds (no rollaway bed)
Room Block Cut-Off Date: 30 days before arrival date
Room Rate: $179.00 Net + Taxes, Single/Double Occupancy
Hotel Room Taxes: 17.962%
Daily Amenity Fee** (50% Discount): $15.00 + Taxes (Normal Rate: $30.00 + Taxes)
Daily Self-Parking Fee (50% Discount): $17.50 + Taxes (Normal Rate: $35.00 + Taxes)
Extra Person Charge: $45.00 + Taxes per person 17.962%
Hotel Check-In Time: 3:00 PM
Hotel Check-Out Time: 12 Noon
Reservation Method: E-Booking Link

(The total for a 7-Day Stay for 2 Adults = $1826.23 w/ parking; $1697.96 w/out parking)

*If pre/post days are outside the 3-day window, you must call the hotel to book your reservation. (More details to be provided).

**Amenity Fee Inclusions are: Waikiki Malia drawstring bag per room, 2 bottles of water in reusable aluminum bottle, High speed Wi-Fi, in room coffee and tea, long distance phone calls (U.S. and Canada Only) up to 15 minutes, access to fitness center, use of beach towels, access to pool and hot tub, onsite guest activities.

There’s also a Daily Breakfast Rate @ IHOP Restaurant for $23.00 Net, tax & tip inclusive per person.

You may find photos and the most recent reviews on the Tripadvisor page here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60982-d214685

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OFFER #2 - The Queen Kapiolani has offered to waive the deposit and credit card and dropped the attrition percentage down to 50%

Below is the "Special Group Rate" offer::

$229 + tax per day for the City View - 2 Queen or 1 King category for October 2-5, 2025 (2-5 is the contracted room block dates). (The tax is 17.962% added to the $229 rate. State = 4.712%, TAT = 10.25%, and OTAT = 3.00% = 17.962%) = $270.13 per night.
The hotel will waive the credit card to secure the group room block as well as the $300 deposit that we must put down before the blocking of the rooms.
There is a one-time $15.00 + tax (4.712%) mandatory porterage fee per person which includes gratuity for group bookings.
Daily parking = $20 + tax, (standard daily parking is $50 + tax). Note: If you catch an Uber ride from Waikiki to Pearlridge it typically costs around $25 - $30 one-way.
The daily hospitality fee of $50.00 + tax will be waived for the entire group
Although the dates of the booking are from October 2 (check-in) -5 (check out by 11:00 a.m. on October 6th) they will provide a 9- day booking for you to go online and book your reservation.
The same rate (3 days prior and post) of the contracted room block dates will be applied based on the hotel’s availability
If pre/post days are outside the 3-day window, you must call the hotel to book your reservation. (More details to be provided).
Cut-off date for the booking link will be September 2, 2025.

(The total for a 7-Day Stay for 2 Adults = $2068.95 w/parking; $1922.33 w/out parking)

Here’s a link on a Press Review that you may want to read for you to make a decision. https://www.jetsetmag.com/travel/resorts-spas/queen-kapi%ca%bbolani-hotel-a-timeless-treasure-on-the-edge-of-waikiki/

Here’s also a link on Tripadvisor with photos and reviews. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60982-d87095-Reviews-Queen_Kapiolani_Hotel-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

Please see tour links of the room below:
City View 1 King - https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=the-queen-kapiolani-hotel#/3d-model/0/1

City View 2 Queen - https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=the-queen-kapiolani-hotel#/3d-model/0/2

Attendees are free to make their own lodging arrangements, however, if you are interested in staying at one of these hotels please let us know. The offers expire on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Please respond with the information below if you are DEFINITELY interested in staying at either the Waikiki Malia or the Queen Kapiolani Hotel.

a. Let us know the number of days you plan to stay.

b. Choose:

Waikiki Malia Hotel

or

Queen Kapiolani Hotel

Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation and we await to receive your response.

Your planning committee,
Kathi Croze (Torio '68, Janice Tung (Magsayo) '68, Rita Debebar (Gabrillo) '69, Dina Smith (Cambe) '70, and Kathy Balsarick (Espinosa) '71

October 2025 Reunion Update - eBlast Sent Out 9/21/24

Aloha Classmates!

Hoʻo Lōkahi "to bring together unity as one" is the phrase chosen for this Special Reunion Celebration in collaboration with the Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, and 1971 (and of course, all other neighboring classmates that would like to join us).

After researching airfare prices for those that will be flying in to Honolulu, we concluded that the fall months, mid-September thru mid-October had the lowest airfare prices and therefore, we selected the week of October 2-5, 2025 as the dates to have the reunion.

As hard as it is to imagine, October 2025 will be here in a blink of an eye and once again it will be time for us to gather, to renew, to reminisce, and to celebrate in Honolulu, Hawaii, where it all began back in the halls of our Alma Mater.

We would like to see as many classmates as possible turn out. Please keep the dates open and make plans to attend, as we are at the time in our lives where “Life is Too Precious and Short”.

Listed are the events we are planning:

· October 2, 2025 - Meet & Greet with Karaoke and ONO Grinds

· October 3, 2025 - Radford High School Tour with Lunch

· October 4, 2025 - Banquet Night

· October 5, 2025 - Aloha Picnic

Since this is a combined reunion of four (4) classes, we will need a count of how many of you are serious and will definitely attend. The venue that we plan to contract our banquet with has several banquet rooms available and we need a count to secure a room that will hold our guest list. Therefore, please respond to our request to let us know “YES” you will attend or “NO” you will not attend. (More than 500 classmates have received the e-Blast that was sent out so we hope that we will receive a response from as many of you as possible!)

In addition, if you have any contact information of any classmates you might know who have yet to attend a reunion, we ask that you send them the contact form link below and tell them to register. On the other hand, if you have changed your address, email, phone number, etc. and you need to update your contact data, copy and paste the link below in your browser to get the form to do so.

https://goo.gl/forms/jbqsEFph9j8fqDEa2

Lastly, we are asking for your KOKUA! Your planning committee is determined to create a low-cost event that will draw the maximum number of attendees. Your donations will reduce event costs, provide money for deposits, and help pay for other pre-Reunion costs. Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated!

https://payit2.com/p/2025-radford-multiclass-donation

Once we send in our non-refundable deposits to secure our Meet and Greet and Banquet venues, sign the contract and get the cost details, we will post the event schedules and payment website for all to start turning in their payment.

Mahalo and we look forward to unite at our Hoʻo Lōkahi Reunion Celebration!

Your planning committee and fellow classmates,

Kathi Crose (Torio) and Janice Tung (Magsayo - Class of 1968

Rita Debebar (Gabrillo) - Class of 1969

Dina Smith (Cambe) - Class of 1970

Kathy Balsarick (Espinosa) - Class of 1971

P.S. Please do not ignore this request and reply with your response. Please do not respond with a "MAYBE", we need a “YES” Will Attend or “NO” Will Not Attend. If your reply is Yes, please indicate the number of people attending (You+1 Guest=2)

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.