The Black and Gold 1975
Individuals of Similar Cultures Unite, Socialize
Awareness was the key word to the CLUB WAKAI NAKAMATACHI. New members were shown the ropes of the club, while older members furthered relations with the Japanese culture. Stronger relations with an understanding of Japan were a joint venture for all.
One significant cultural event was observed with the start of the Cherry Blossom Festival. The commemoration of this festival started with the heavenly and fragrant smells from the flowers of the Cherry Blossom trees.
Hard work and creative decoration marked their carnival food booth. They served huli-huli chicken, Hawaiian and stew plate dinners. Their booth had colorful lanterns and handmade ornaments which added much to the festive atmosphere.
All sixteen enthusiastic and gung ho members of the MANDARIN CLUB busied themselves with furthering and promoting traditional and cultural aspects of things Chinese.
With good cheer and tidings for all, they displayed friendship to all the senior citizens at the Palolo Old Folks Home. Adviser, Mr. Alvin Nip, presented a Christmas cake to the residents.
A highlight of their events was the preparation for and celebration of the Chinese New Year in February. Unofficially they helped Mr. Nip's Photography Club game booth at the carnival.
Breaking the bonds of cultural barriers, the CHINESE STUDENT CLUB helped foreign students to acculturate to the ways and customs of a strange new country.
Guided by faculty member Mr. Stephen Choy, they had two convivial socials at the Sheraton and Ilikai Hotels. A sandy and damp two-night camp at Hanauma Bay and a waterlogged fund-raising of a carwash at the Kaimuki McDonalds brought members closer together as they realized how friendly affiliations with their heritages sealed the cultural tie between them.
McKinley High School Class of 1977
40th Reunion Summer 2017
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