Monte Costa: A Picture of Success November 5, 2009
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I saw Monte Costa at reunion sporting a fancy camera and asked her about it. Seems that she’s a freelance photographer and is quite comfortable using such complex equipment. (Click here to see some of Monte’s reunion pictures.)
To be specific, Monte earns her living as an editorial photographer. You may have seen her work in local publications such as Hawaiian Airline’s Hana Hou! but did you know that she has also been featured in Discovery, Life, and National Geographic as well? Sea Life Park and Waimea Falls Park have also benefited from her photographic skills.
Monte has helped many Hawaii nonprofits. Her photos have been used by the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, Bishop Museum, the Hawaii Maritime Center and many others. Of particular interest is her work for the Polynesian Voyaging Society where she served as a crew/photographer on the Hokulea.
I found an online repository of Monte’s work here. She has some interesting images!
Monte says that her interest in photography started when she was quite young. She credits Jim Little, a Punahou photographer, with inspiring her to hone her skills in this area.
If you’d like to get in touch with Monte, write to her at montecosta@hawaiiantel.net
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On Punahou Campus Event: Connected to “Tech” November 4, 2009
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Another on-campus event to reconnect you with Punahou. Personally, I think that we of the class of ‘74 could teach Punahou a few things about how to use technology to connect!
Punahou Online: Connected to “Tech”
Learn how Punahou incorporates technology in instruction, alumni relations and public communications. Hear from…
Wendi Kamiya, Director of Information Technology
Yuri Biersach ‘87, Director of Video Production
Judy Beaver, Director of Instructional Technology
Tedd Landgraf, Case Middle School Instructional Tech Specialist
Laurel Bowers ‘71 Husain, Director of Communications
Brian Craven, Communications Officer – Electronic Media
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Twigg-Smith Pavillion
Case Middle School
Refreshments and light pupu
Free admission
RSVP to Punahou Alumni Relations by November 10, 2009
www.punahou.edu/rsvp
or call 808.945.1351
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Funeral Services Set for Punahou’s Dave Eldredge November 2, 2009
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Dave Eldredge
Punahou will be saying goodbye to Dave Eldredge, member of the class of 1949, longtime teacher, coach and Holoku Pageant originator, on Sunday, November 8, 2009. A reception will be held in Dole Hall (cafeteria) from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with services following in Hemmeter Gym at 3:15 p.m. Aloha attire. No flowers.
Honolulu Star Bulletin Obituary
Related Punahou74 Post: Dave Eldredge Dies: A Coach to Many
When contemplating our final goodbyes to a man who had been connected with Punahou for decades, perhaps it is right to contemplate how he came to Punahou in the first place.
David P.K. Eldredge III was born, grew up and attended school near Lahaina in the plantation village of Pu’ukoli’i, a town for employees of the Pioneer Sugar Plantation. His father was (more…)
Mike Yokoyama: A Dentist who Makes me Smile October 29, 2009
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I had the good fortune to carpool every morning with Bruce Ashford (for 13 years) and with Mike Yokoyama (for 6 years) from Kaneohe each morning to Punahou. Despite spending all of this time together, I learned something new while catching up with Mike during this year’s reunion.
Mike and Jaye Yokoyama at the 2009 Punahou Alumni Luau.
After graduation, Mike went on to Claremont Men’s (now Claremont McKenna) for college. Following the footsteps of his father, he continued on to the University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC) for dental school. He also received specialty training in periodontics at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland. Mike is now the proprietor of a thriving dental practice in Encinitas, California that specializes in periodontics, dental implants, and oral plastic surgery.
Along the way, Mike has also found time for family life. He is (more…)
Punahou Fall Blood Drive: Give the Gift of Life! October 28, 2009
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It’s the Biggest Blood Drive of the Year!!
Friday, Nov 13th
6:30- 3:15
Your blood donation is the most valued gift you can give. You will be able to give conveniently in the Thurston Classroom in the Athletic Building. Every pint donated can be split, and given to three patients. You can make a great difference in someone’s life!
Please register on the Portal under the Blood Drive Registration Tab to make your appointment. Or if you do not have computer access, call the Health Center 944-5732/5733 to schedule your appointment.
Last day to schedule your appointment is Nov 9th, so please respond soon.
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In Memorium: Bruce Chinn October 26, 2009
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At our Friday night reunion get together, Ralph Aona led a poignant memorial service for the fifteen members of our class who are no longer with us. This is the first of several posts reminding us of each of these special people who are gone but definitely not forgotten.
1974 Oahuan: Bruce Chinn's senior section entry.
Bruce Chinn was one of the famous “Cheech and Chong” duo. The other was his twin brother, Brian. I always thought that it was nice that they shared their senior sections in the yearbook. They were there amid the three other Chinns in our class (Timmy, Bobby, and Stephen–all (more…)
10/23/1909: First University of Hawaii Football Game October 23, 2009
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Today is the 100 year anniversary of the first game played by the University of Hawaii. Why is this news of importance to a blog that focuses on Punahou 74 and Punahou related items of interest? It’s because the game was played at Punahou, on Alexander Field to be exact.
Team Photo, College of Hawaii Football Team
The University (then known as the College of Hawaii) beat McKinley in its first game 6-5. The game was played before a crowd of 2,500 at Punahou School (then known as Oahu College) and cost “two bits,” or twenty-five cents, to attend.
The Honolulu Advertiser’s account of the game read as follows:
The Interscholastic football series opened with a big whoop at Alexander Field yesterday afternoon. It was the real old American kind of football with all the trimmings. There were college and school yells, regular rooting squads, tons of charming girls, all showing the colors of the team they championed, and the most expert cussing of the officials from the sidelines.
Why was the game played on Alexander Field? First, (more…)
Keeping Up with Punahou ‘74 Classmates October 22, 2009
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If there is one thing that we Punahou ‘74ers learned at reunion it is this: getting together every five years is not enough. We have to do this more often. Fortunately, through the miracle of modern technology, keeping in touch has never been so easy.
For regular visitors to this blog, you know how these posts can help you keep up with classmates as well as Punahou School, its history, and our impact on it. But there is so much more to celebrate, and in so many more venues.
Have you reconnected by …
1. Following @punahou74 on Twitter? It’s the place for tweets about 
Punahou74 and other Punahou related items of interest. It’s here that you’ll be notified of blog posts when they occur. There are also feeds of athletic events to let you cheer on the buff n’ blue wherever you are.
2. Becoming a facebook friend. Do you know that there are well over 100 
classmates using this tool right now? Become one of them by searching for “Punahou Class of 1974.” Shy or want to operate incognito? No problem. Just friend Lynne Gartley Galluzzi Meyer, our class webmaster, to receive class updates as she makes them.
3. Reading the Punahou Bulletin. Nancy Dew Metcalf faithfully compiles
and produces our class notes for every issue. Let her know what you’ve been doing and you just might see yourself in print. Her contact information is given in the Bulletin or send in your updates to Punahou School.
4. Writing to punahou74@live.com. That’s our class email address and Grand Central Station when you need help and don’t know where to start. Let us know how you want to keep in touch!
So, with so many ways to stay in touch, there’s now no excuse for not being a part of the fun. Come join us! It’s a long time until our next reunion in 2014 so why wait?
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Dave Eldredge Dies: A Coach to Many October 20, 2009
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Coach Dave Eldredge in 1967
Dave Eldredge died on October 19, 2009 at age 77. He was a Punahou fixture, one who touched many during his life journey: graduate of the class of 1949; teacher and coach from 1956 to 1996; O-Men Hall of Fame inductee, 1981; Old School Award Winner, 1986; “O” in Life Award winner, 1991. But, of all that he accomplished, it is his service as a coach for which many remember him. Here, from his 11/16/89 Punahou Alumni Association Oral History, Dave Eldredge shares his thoughts regarding coaching and his role as a coach at Punahou School.
Related Punahou74 Post: Funeral Services Set for Punahou’s Dave Eldredge
I’m in my 34th year at Punahou and I have coached at least one team each of those years. I was fortunate enough to be the head football coach for thirteen years and I think that makes me the coach of greatest longevity in Punahou history and, because of the longevity, that gives me the record of having won the most football games as a Punahou coach.
I’ve been coaching three sports for most of the years. Right now, for instance, I am the head J.V. football coach, the head J.V. basketball coach and the head Intermediate baseball coach. Something I love to do. … I think that’s where I can help the students the most. I love to be out there as (more…)
Betsy Abts: Mended in Seattle October 19, 2009
Posted by punahou74 in Class Businesses, Classmates, History, Luau.Tags: Business, Classmates, Kindergarten, Reunion, Washington
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The #1 Punahou '74 Reunion Picture on flickr.
When I check my flickr account to see which of the 143 reunion pictures are being viewed the most there is a runaway favorite: the picture of Betsy Abts on her crutches. 489 views have been made of that picture. At 225 views, the next picture is a distant second.
When asked about her physical situation, Betsy laughed saying that the crutches were only temporary. Checking with her recently, she said that she is “back to normal as we speak. No crutches!” Excellent news.
Betsy’s recovery is a good thing. With three boys, the youngest being 16, and the grandmother of two, ages three and five, she leads an active life with little time for relaxation.
Betsy is the Director of Admissions and Registration at North Seattle Community College. This represents a change from her many years spent running her Portland dance studio and as the Artistic Director of that city’s American Dance Theatre.
Betsy counts classmates (more…)
