FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS... How much do you know about our school's history? Well, you're in luck. Here's a link that will take you back in time to the roots of Hilo's impressive and interesting Catholic history. Catholicism is one of several belief systems woven into Hawai`i's multicultral fabric of Aloha. 9/12/2025 CLASSMATE REFLECTION We received the following email from Thomas Kai regarding the announcements of recently deceased classmates. "I was sad to hear that Terry Ignacio died this July. May he rest in peace. While thinking about his loss, I also reflected on another possible classmate of 1963 who died, Patrick Menino, in 2021. It's possible that Patrick did not graduate from St. Joseph, but attended St. Joe Elementary. I'm not positive, but please have someone there who may know Patrick to confirm this and whether his name should be added to the list of deceased 1963 classmates." Anyone who is able to answer Thomas' inquiry can email us. 9/6/2025 HANGING OUT Where's Esther Kai? these days one might ask. How about Vancouver with classmates, celebrating their last year in their 70s decade! An enthusiastic Esther writes, "Thankful that we can still drive, walk, talk and think clearly... most times! LOL!" 7/28/2025 CLASS OF '62 QUIZ Here's another high school brain teaser quiz: Without looking at the yearbook, can you match the names to the caption under the photos in the Class of 1962's Yearbook? Ever wondered if we lived up to our high school persona? To check your answers click the "ANSWERS" link at the end of the quiz. [We can already hear the giggling. LOL!] #1 - "I enjoy life in general." SELECT YOUR ANSWER HERE: JOHN ANDRADE APRIL AKONI LORRIN ARAUJO LUVIA ARRUDA #2 - "She hath a sweet disposition." SELECT YOUR ANSWER HERE: JOHN ANDRADE APRIL AKONI LORRIN ARAUJO LUVIA ARRUDA #3 - "You may have blues, but not I." SELECT YOUR ANSWER HERE: JOHN ANDRADE APRIL AKONI LORRIN ARAUJO LUVIA ARRUDA #4 - "My heart is ever at your service." SELECT YOUR ANSWER HERE: JOHN ANDRADE APRIL AKONI LORRIN ARAUJO LUVIA ARRUDA ANSWERS: Click Here Got any photos you'd like to share? Send them to us with a description. We'd love to hear (and see) how our classmates and their families are doing.

8-4-2025 - Aloha kakou! This saturday August 2 Pamela Tulang and I joined Charmaine's Beautiful ohana at Sacred Hearts Church in Pahoa.Carol Godoy Hughs gave the eulogy. [Charmaine] will always be remembered for her kind charming joyful temperment and for those lucky enuff, her enduring friendship. - Rae [From Lumen 1962 Vol. XI, No. 4] Boys Wanted For Track The biting of dust, the exhausted face, and daily practices are the usual factors in a track team. This year, the Saints have had a poor turnout for track. In four meets, the Saints have produced only two boys to represent our alma mater at the Viking Oval. It has been made clear to the Cardinal athletes, that those who participate in baseball will NOT be allowed to run track. Our 880 yard relay team has been broken up because of this ruling and we have suffered a loss. If you'll recall, the relay team of last year was invited to participate in the annual state track meet. Posting a 1:35:9 seconds last season, the Cards were running faster as the meets went by. This year we may have to start from scratch. Recently however, few boys have come out and actually practiced. Only 2 seniors will participate in meets according to our source of information. We firmly emphasize this statement: Individuality is the result of a Track Team!!! Do come out!! Return to top of web page.

Their names continue to bring back so many good memories... Class of 1963 Terence Ignacio Leoannalissa “Bebe” Nani Yung Clementine Akoni Boyes John Kaleinani Kai Eddie Ahuna Norman Lyman Carol Reis Thomas Melvin Ah Lo Louis Alves Richard Paquette Benedict Dart Henry Paglinawan Clement Low Charles Grune Leonard Costa Benedicta Naeole Romulo Menor Marjorie Gremminger Josephine Pa James Broto Toledo, Jr. Camellia Wong Wroblewski Mac Hussey La Verne Figueira Rapoza Doreen Medeiros Johnson Ardis Pauline Gouveia Eileen Aiona Waardenburg   Class of 1962 Charmaine (Capellas) Ka-ipo Angie (Sampaga) Oyama Ann Lurline (Evans) Ebner Francis “Bobo” Saiki Donold Yanagihara Chuckie Kaulupali Carolyn Akau Hugh Andrews Donald Pakele Evangiline Aquinaldo Lorraine Apigo Rockne Arrujo Kent Cooper Alfred De Sa Aileen Hussey Katherine Ignacio Roy Luis Charles Makekau Rebecca Pahio Ueda "Joe" Torngren Marian Chaves Anthony Frietas Roger Furukawa Charlotte Powell Return to top of web page.

Who are we? The newsletter is supported by voluntary help for its stories and content. We are not employed or compensated by the school or its staff. We are an all-volunteer handful of classmates trying to keep other classmates informed by sharing news and information. Your comments (and news reports) are always welcome. Our intention is not to offend anyone. The idea is to keep everyone connected and informed. Hopefully, we bring smiles and some good memories. Speaking of memories, we try to proof all of the content; however, some errors do slip through so don't get mad. We cover news, information, and general articles of interest in regard to the St. Joseph's High School classes of 1962 and 1963, although other classes are more than welcome to post information in the newsletter. To request a posting, E-mail the Editor (Likeke). Mahalo to SMARTDOTCOM.COM of Hawai`i for donating their services in maintaing this website. Without their kokua all these years it would not have been possible. PRIVACY - All E-mail lists maintained by us are considered confidential and used only to communicate relative information to classmates, alumni, and others. We do not sell or share our e-mail addresses with 3rd parties. CONTACT INFO MAILING ADDRESS: SJS CLASS OF 62/63 P.O. BOX 4411 KAILUA-KONA, HI 96745 808.327.9792 webmaster@smartdotcom.com