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This week’s bio was written by Laura. Enjoy!

Everyone says that life is one big circle. As we begin to reach middle age, some of us have already had a full life.

As for me, my oldest (29) has a terrific job with the DOE. Our daughter (20) is studying nursing. Thus my second job (we do what we gotta do). And our youngest, (19), is a Private First Class in the US Army stationed in Ft. Hood in Texas.

I have the most wonderful husband in the world. We both work for the US Government and we are each counting the days until retirement.

Now we find ourselves not only caring for our children, but also caring for our parents. With one Dad in a nursing home, one Mom living with us and one more set of parents ready to move in with us, our circle is almost complete. They cared for us when we were just beginning our lives and now we will care for them through the duration of theirs.

Being with you all on our reunion weekend will be just awesome. I can’t wait to see you all again when we turn 50, if not sooner.

Why would a stamp be of importance to Laura? You’ll find out at the reunion!

Are you ready to party hearty? Our 30th reunion is now just weeks away and we hope that you’re as excited as we are to get together with old friends again.

Photos, please! Our slideshow won’t be complete without current photos of you in it. Send your photos to our class email address, kaimuki77@hotmail.com, and include a brief biography of yourself.

Friday, October 5, 2007
View Tournament of Kings information here.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Reunion: The evening promises to be filled with dining, dancing and great times. Please try to be prompt; you won’t want to miss a minute of it!
Time: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Main Street Station Hotel Social Club – 200 N. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, Phone: 1-800-713-8933
The Social Club is located outside the hotel, adjacent to the Main Street Hotel’s parking structure. Look for the Kaimuki ’77 Reunion signs.
Buffet Menu: Spinach salad, tossed greens, crab salad, fresh sliced fruits, chef-carved prime rib, herb-roasted chicken, Chinese-style salmon, steamed rice, garlic potato en croute, green beans almondine, chocolate decadence, hot and iced tea, regular and decaf coffee.
Cash Bar: Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks will be served at the cash bar. Drinks are no-host, cash only.
Raffle Tickets: purchase raffle tickets at the reception table for the chance to win cash prizes! Tickets will be sold for $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Bring some cash and try your luck!
Group photo: Las Vegas photographer Warren Wong will be taking candid and group photos at the banquet. A group photo will be taken at 6:45 pm. Group and candid photos will be available for purchase for $25 on a CD and will be delivered to your home in 2-3 weeks.
777 Brewery: We don’t want the evening to end just because the banquet is over! After the reunion, walk over to Main Street Hotel’s 777 Brewery for drinks and more socializing.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The slot tournament that was scheduled for this day has been canceled.

This week’s bio is by yours truly; website upkeeper, reunion committee member and fellow classmate.

Aloha, friends! I can’t tell you how excited I am that our reunion in LV will soon be upon us. I’m trying to get skinny but that won’t happen anytime soon.

I’m married to a Kaimuki ’75 grad. We met after high school and have been together FOREVER but didn’t marry until our late 30’s. No children.

I’m one of two tech. coordinators at an elementary school. I’ve been with the DOE for 20 years and can finally see the retirement light! I can honestly say that I enjoy the challenges and dynamics of my job. Life is good when the profession you’ve chosen has meaningful rewards.

I love to travel, make jewelry with glass beads, and collect hashioki (chopstick rests). I like to be clean and recently discovered I am claustrophobic. Tight, enclosed places like the tunnel at the top of Diamond Head freak me out!

I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to seeing you all again at the reunion! In my humble opinion, there’s no greater class than Kaimuki’s class of ’77. See you soon, buds!

This Year of the Pig Google is special to me. Find out why at the reunion!

As the reunion approaches, we’d like to reacquaint you with old friends and share a little bit of their lives with you.

John is a classmate who went to Aliiolani Elem. and Jarrett Intermediate. John moved to California after intermediate school and has made the Golden State his home. After attending high school, John went to Long Beach State University. Go 49ers!

He and his wife have been married 18 years and have fraternal twin boys who are ten.

John is an avid golfer and traveler. He enjoys attending Laker games and plays basketball in an adult league.

When John sent us an email, I Googled the company that was attached to his email address. The website looked suspicious and I wondered if he was legit or was going to be a Reunion Crasher ala “The Wedding Crashers”! In the end, we learned that John is the real deal because several people remember him, even going as far as to say, “he’s a good guy.” From the sound of his voice through his emails, he does indeed seem like a great person.

What’s the significance of strawberries to John? Ask him at the reunion!

Get ready for a night of jousting fun! We are confirmed for the Tournament of Kings show at The Excalibur Hotel. We are Norway! Print the arena map for our seating area, dinner menu, transportation info. and other details.