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. 7/29/2025 TERENCE IGNACIO - CLASS OF '63 We received word from classmates that Terence Ignacio had passed away at home on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The SJS 2023 Yearbook stated the following: Immaculate Heart of Mary Attendance 11 Holy Name 1, 2, 3, 4 Explorers 1, 2, 3, 4 PAAC 4 Class Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Speech Festival 4 More information can be found here. 7/28/2025 CHARMAINE (CAPELLAS) KA-IPO We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear Class of '62 classmate and one of this newsletter's most active reporters, Charmaine. Her many contributions included the coordination of remarkable and memorable reunions and gatherings, and on-going reporting on news of our Classes of '62, '63 and '64. She will be missed deeply. Services were held on August 2 in Pahoa, HI. 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.

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None today. Return to top of web page. [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