On the evening of July 2, 25 classmates and guests enjoyed a fun evening at the Billy and Laura Yamamoto "Kahei Hubba Hubba Night club. There was so much food of every kind that could easily have fed over 100 people. At the ending of the night a Sakura tournament was held and the team of Billy Yamamoto and Rudy Garcia defeated Ryan Tohara and Andy Oshita 3 games to 2. The activities ended at 12:45 a.m. Classmates continued to meet at Kamehameha Park where the "Welcome Back to Kohala" community activities were held, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For those classmates and guests who were still in town on Monday, a final gathering was held Monday evening once again hosted by Billy and Laura. But this time besides more good food, the first Yamamoto Invitational Sakura Tournament was held. Classmates names were randomly selected and somehow Laura and Billy's name were selected to be one team and they ultimately won the championship defeating Wendell Mattos and Renee Ito. However, sad to say but the losing team filed a grievance for what they believe were "signals" being given by the husband-wife winning team that made it possible for their home field victory.
Results of this double elimination tournament:
Renee/Wendell defeated Vivian/Leonetta 2 games to 1
Billy/Laura defeated Sharon/Linda 2 games to 1
Billy/Laura defeated Renee/Wendell 2 games to 1
Vivian/Leonetta defeated Sharon/Linda in a sweep 2 straight games
Renee/Wendell defeated Vivian/Leonetta 2 games to 1 to set up a rematch with the Yamamotos
Billy/Laura defeat Renee/Wendell 2 games to 1 to go undefeated and claim the championship
Renee and Wendell's grievance is being reviewed by the World Association of Sakura - United Society or commonly referred to as the WAS UP? See photos on this site of this tournament that failed to display any signs of good sportsmanship of any kind especially from the female contestants from Washington and California whose names shall remain anonymous. As a result of the fun time had by all participants, the reunion committee is seriously considering including a Sakura Tournament at our next class reunion in 2013. Thanks for all of our classmates and their guests who were able to make it to this fun event, especially those who had to come from the mainland or outer islands and especially to Billy and Laura for opening up their home to us. See you all in 2013.
We welcomed Eva(class of 70) & Harvey Carvalho (class of 69) to our Friday evening reunion.
Ryan, Clyde and Wendell sharing a laugh together.
Yolanda, Vivian, Mrs. Nakasone, Marie, Kwaz, Sharon and Dale during welcome comments from Billy.
Laura and Billy welcoming classmates and guests to the reunion. Thanks Billy & Laura.
Renee and Laura first in line to grub. Nah, as usual, they were the first to arrive to help with the organizing of food. Thanks to the two of you. Renee, call Laura and tell her to go to her sister Eva's home to see these pictures. She is too cheap to buy a computer but can travel all around the world. Laura, Billy really wants to have a computer. First you deprive him of mayonnaise, now its a computer. Give the man a break. :) :)
The championship final game score from the team of Laura/Billy skunking Renee/Wendell 3 yakus to 0 or 155 points to 60. Maybe there was some form of cheating going on but we'll see.........
Teams getting serious for the championship match
Note the good sportsmanship being displayed by Leonetta and Vivian who currently reside in California and Washington. Kind of like rubbing it in huh?
Linda successful in getting Dale to Katchi Katchi at Kamehameha Park. And Dale was wondering why he went home that night limping. :) :)
Linda, Vivian and Leonetta begging Dale and Andy to dance with them. Nothing has changed from our high school days.
Dale recalling some of Leonetta's embarrassing moments in Niulii, while Linda listens not believing what she's hearing about Leonetta.
Leonetta, Laura and Vivian dancing it up like they were back in high school in the good old Kohala High gym. Remember those dances? Fun times weren't they?
Leonetta can still shake her booty. She paid me to add that in.
Andy and his Harem. Get real !!! :) :)
Our loving classmates of '68. Vivian was in the Lua.
We welcomed Eva(class of 70) & Harvey Carvalho (class of 69) to our Friday evening reunion.
Ryan, Clyde and Wendell sharing a laugh together.
Yolanda, Vivian, Mrs. Nakasone, Marie, Kwaz, Sharon and Dale during welcome comments from Billy.
Laura and Billy welcoming classmates and guests to the reunion. Thanks Billy & Laura.
Renee and Laura first in line to grub. Nah, as usual, they were the first to arrive to help with the organizing of food. Thanks to the two of you. Renee, call Laura and tell her to go to her sister Eva's home to see these pictures. She is too cheap to buy a computer but can travel all around the world. Laura, Billy really wants to have a computer. First you deprive him of mayonnaise, now its a computer. Give the man a break. :) :)
