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6. Who did you hang out with?
7. Favorite Teacher
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?
10. Married, single, kids, pets?
11. Interests/hobbies
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with?
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?
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Claudette's Getting to Know You
1. Name: Claudette
2. Class Year: 91
3. No. of years you lived in Japan:10
4. Favorite/worst memories:Have to get back on this...
5. Favorite hang out:My front yard playing hanging with the neighborhood kids, Sanban Towers were most of all our parties were, Teen Center or Bowling Alley
6. Who did you hang out with?Oh gosh, lots of people...depending when, school, it was Christine Degano, Decely Gonzales, Renelyn Barreto, Monique Brinkley...I can go on and on. After school and weekend, probably with anyone associated with the FilAm Group...
7. Favorite Teacher:ummm, not sure...
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.):the cool kid...hahaha, um hmm, not sure...
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?:59 Jones Ave, currently in DC
10. Married, single, kids, pets?:Married, no kids, have a huge white fluffy dog named Avery
11. Interests/hobbies:Photography, cooking, scrapbooking, watching movies...I can go on and on
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:katsu curry, Mos Burgers, corn dog from the basement of Seiyu.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Have yet to return to Japan. Hopefully we'll get orders back to Japan...
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?no job, unless you can count, driving Froy around at his newspapers routes a job(dad was of course driving), I helped my mom at the Stars and Stripes, and lastly I stayed at home as a full time babysitter to my younger sister (thanks Froy for helping me!...NOT!). Currently, I'm enjoying being retired...LOL, I actually do personalized Birthday Cards, Christmas Cards, Invitations, Weddings, also I do custom Scrapbooks. But prior to that I was Program Anaylst as a contrator for the government.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with?Not anyone in particular, just basically reconnect w/all my classmates and friends from Japan.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?Of course I'll be at the reunion especially with all great things being planned!
1. Name: Nelson
2. Class Year: 91
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 9 (8.5 ifyou consider my leaving for college)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Faves...too many to name. Worst...probably leaving and knowing it'd take a miracle to go back.
5. Favorite hang out: Thew Gym, the ginza, any one of my friends' house or my house, or the game room
6. Who did you hang out with? Mostly the Fil-Am kids, Decely, Richard Ramones, Guen, Luisa, Mikey, the Abelardo brothers, the Gascons, the Anilaos, the Ballesteros twins.
7. Favorite Teacher: @ Sullivans' it was Ms. Simmons 5th grade. @ Yo-Hi it would be Mr. Schmidt.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): the band nerd who's mom taught at Sullivans'.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?: 58 L Street baby!!! I live in San Jose, CA
10. Married, single, kids, pets?: married, 1 son (Jacob aka Jakey). 8 (make that 7, I just found out today...Jakey's gonna be bummed.) fish.
11. Interests/hobbies: writing (I'm working on a novel), cooking (call me Iron Chef), family, DVD collecting, being a cool dad.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: in Yokosuka it had to be the mongolian barbecue, yakisoba, katsukare, the pork cutlet sandwiches at the deli by the O'club or by Seaside, and the chicken from Hayaku Inn. Now...shoot, I'd rather cook it! (creme brulee anyone?) and sushi.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Have yet to return to Japan. If you count the month I was back after my first semester of school...otherwise NO.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I worked at the Exchange, McDonalds, but my longest stint was at the Fleet Gym/Skateland/Fleet Lounge. Now, I'm a credential analyst for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Basically, I make sure that teachers are teaching what they're supposed to be teaching.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? No one really comes to mind. Just anyone who's been there around the time I was.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Just keep the stories and pictures coming. They're great.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? It probably depends on where and when. I've already made the suggestion to Claudette of having it on the USS Midway which is ported in San Diego. You all know that the Midway was THE carrier when we were back in Yokosuka. I remember it berthed at the dock right next to the first of the 3 tunnels. I don't know what their pricing is or what have you. It's just a suggestion.
1. Name: Britt Schramm
2. Class Year: 87
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 2.5
4. Favorite/worst memories: Too many to list
5. Favorite hang out: Bowling Alley/Teen Center/Thew Gym
6. Who did you hang out with? Chris Griebe, Mike Lucas, Clint Corona, Steve Neibert, Barb Hornback, Michelle Fuge, Ed (Teddy) Quiroz, Froilan Andaljao (until he became a traitor and went to Zama), Bill Bauman, Marina Baricar
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Fong
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Either the goofy white guy who was in all of the Filipino pictures or the goofy-looking slacker
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I don't remember on base (Nimitz, I think)/Reston, VA
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married to Teresa with two kids (Brady's almost 3 and Chloe's almost 1) and one cat (Ashley)
11. Interests/hobbies: Writing for a Kevin Smith (Clerks) website called Movie Poop Shoot.com as well as my own blog
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Peking Duck (Cin, remember when we would go there every weekend?), Spicy Tuna Handroll from Harris Teeter, Tonkatsu from a japanese eatery at Tyson's Corner
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Nope, but if work offered, I'd go.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Back then, I was an ID checker for the O'Club Pool/Now, I'm a Workstation Analyst at Navy Federal Credit Union
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Mike Lucas, Clint Corona, Chris Griebe. I'm sure more will come to me after I post this.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Pictures of everyone now and then
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Yeah, if it's in 07, I think that I can make it. This summer is not looking so good.
1. Name: Joy
2. Class Year: 87
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 7
4. Favorite/worst memories: Like the others, too many to name. Volleyball season, My Angels, the school dances, New Year's at Tokyo Disneyland just to name a few. Worst memory is definitely leaving.
5. Favorite hang out: The cafe, teen center, game room at the lodge...anywhere with friends.
6. Who did you hang out with? Kinnick Middle and Sullivan's was a blur. At Yo-Hi it was Yvette Mills, Bonnie Buckley, Julie Priebe, Janet Allen, Elle Blair, Dawn Ridenour and Lica Nichols.
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Jones, Mr. Starrine and Mrs. Anderson.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): I have no idea.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 259-B in Yokohama Area 2, J273-B (across from the Navy Lodge) in Yokosuka. Currently living in Virginia.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married almost 10 years, 2 kids and 2 9-year-old dogs.
11. Interests/hobbies: Traveling, scrapbooking, Shotokan karate...
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Anything from Mos Burger in Yokosuka (the one in Hawaii is not the same) and Shinka in Yokohama.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I actually did go back in '89 for a whole month. LOVED IT! It had only been 4 years since I left but already there was a lot of changes.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Pizza Wheel and Baskin Robbins. Now I'm a mom and running a scrapbooking business.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Just about anyone I was friends with.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Pics and stories from back in the day, they really bring up some great memories!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I will try my hardest. Does anyone remember what games were played at Yo-Hi day?
1. Name: Lance
2. Class Year: 87
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 7 years
4. Favorite/worst memories: favorite memories -- the fact I was there; worst memories -- leaving, family and all; next favorite memory -- visiting for class of 88's graduation, being back where "everybody knows your name"!
5. Favorite hang out: off base!
6. Who did you hang out with? Remember lotsa good times with Clint Corona and James Ritchie. Damn, who else did I hang out with?
7. Favorite Teacher: wouldn't have believed it then, but Mr Starrine!
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): class artist, class smartass, that skinny guy who looks like he's 12 years old
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?: Gridley Lane, then kicked off base cause we wuz civilians and overstayed our welcome. Now in San Hozay.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single, no kids. Accepting appliations.
11. Interests/hobbies: watching movies. Playing the occasional golf (suck too much to bother getting a handicap)
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Assorted yuppie restaurants in the Bay Area
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? way way way different. If you haven't been back in 10 years you were be SHOCKED! Been back in 88, 96, 97, 02, and 04. 96 and 02 trips were real eye-openers. Plan on being back this year.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I remember painting cargo boxes one summer. Now I do technical operations (read: IT engineer) for an internet startup.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? People I knew from 87. Hey Britt, good to know you're alive! Clint and I still keep in touch!
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More people. Guess I'm getting old, but I'm feeling nostalgic ToT
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? 07 looks possible. Cindie did a good job with the 00 reunion in San Diego, I've heard others say that was the most organized one they've been to. I think the Midway would be a great idea if it's doable.
1. Name: Karen Abrenica
2. Class Year: 1990
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 5
4. Favorite memories: This will probably sound sappy but my favorite memories are that of meeting George and dating him. Worst memories: Senior year
5. Favorite hang out: Are you kidding me?! My parents never let me hang out unless brother Gareth was present.
6. Who did you hang out with? Marita Calderon, Sanae Green, Maria Simbulan, Hannah Sapinoso, Lorelei Bayona, Brandi Worthington
7. Favorite Teacher: Starrine
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Gareth's little sister
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Briggs Court / Murrieta, CA
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married with 2 kids
11. Interests/hobbies: cooking, baking, starting to get into scrapbooking and photography
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Filipino and Japanese
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? No, but I'd love to
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? One summer I worked for the Sailing Center (with Mark and Arlene - both class of 91) and that was the best summer job ever. My last job there was working at a ChildCare center. Now I'm a full-time mom.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? All you fellow class of 1990...where are you?
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Seeing old faces, new faces and hearing how everyone has been since Japan
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Would love to make it to the reunion. Suggestions: a slideshow would be fun if that's possible
1. Name: Mali Nichols-Hadorn
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 35 going on 36
4. Favorite/worst memories. Wrestling & Volleyball. Worst-Basketball
5. Favorite hang out: Cafe
6. Who did you hang out with? Joanne, Katrine, Rie, Rachel, Christine, Taka, Shizuka...GLC and so on.
7. Favorite Teacher. Coach Jones & Koike-san
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)...don't know
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? H-35 A-2, Briggs Court 26. Currently still in Yokosuka.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married 12yrs. boy-11, girl-8, dog-1 Corgi
11. Interests/hobbies. Read, workout, internet
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:NO more MOS BURGER in Yokosuka...
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Still here and it's home so I love it.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Worked at the Community Center during highschool. Left Housing Office last year, currently at MWR Marketing with David Reyna.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Christopher Walsh, Rudolpho Tato.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? NA
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Yes but it depends where and what month.
1. Name: Lica
2. Class Year: 1986
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 21
4. Favorite/worst memories Fave: All the parties at the house (H-35) when mom and dad bought us the alchol and dad bartending. Worst: Cant think of any, whatever it was it must not have been too bad.
5. Favorite hang out: CAFE!!!!! Oh and maybe the game room!!
6. Who did you hang out with? Terri Rice, Sheri Bragg, Bonnie Buckley, Joy Larosa, Michele Priebe, Ellen Prinz, Lynn Dizon, Sandra Paulino, Yuria Aihara, Cherry Villegas, Darne Gillespie. The guys were pretty much everyone in the GLC (Goodlooking Crew). Also some upper classman and under classman in my sister's class.
7. Favorite Teacher Coach Jones, Sattre
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) I have no clue.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived at H-35, Briggs court #26 / currently in Garden Grove CA.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single with 2 dogs Aki & Nana
11. Interests/hobbies Cooking, eating out, watching sports, scrapbooking, surfing (the net).
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: In japan its still Mos Burger, but I also liked Lotteria fries. There is also Denny's, 7-11 Oden, Natto maki, Royal Host and soft serve from Honey bee. Here is the US there is way too many places to name. I’m too much of a foodie!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Last time I was home (everyone still lives in Japan except my brother and I) was back in 2000. Lots have changes and is still changing. I go home or try to every year and half. The Fam came to visit Cali in 2004.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Worked in Visual Merchandising fixing store displays and printing flyers. It was funny trying to not get caught in a awkward position when trying to change the clothes on a mannequin.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Too many to name, would like to see them too.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Depends on date and place. Suggestion anywhere in southern California!!
1. Name: Armando Omega
2. Class Year: 1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 6- ('81-'86)
4. Favorite/worst memories;Favorite- Winning the pillow fight on Yo-Hi Day as a seventh grader and those hormone smelly pre-teen dances at the teen center. Worst- Leaving after 8th grade, some early girlfriend choices that some people to this day won't let me forget.
5. Favorite hang out: Thew Gym (my second home)- where I honed my wonderful basketball skills. he he
6. Who did you hang out with? Daniel Nichols, Joe Harrall, Randy Kincaid, Berry Villegas, Motoki Simmons, too many more to name through sports and oh yeah.. the ladies
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Lindly (a math teacher that had his class in the Teen Center, Mr. McCullough, and Ms. Kenny (she once asked me and a classmate to get something out of her car and come to find out she had bags and bags of coins in her trunk. We took enought to get pop tarts in the old "snack room")
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)I don't know.. you tell me.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 42 Gridley Lane. Gridley Lane represents well on this site. Bill Bauman and Ed Kruk were my neighbors. We currently live in West Sacramento.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? I have a wife, Mia, a daugther, Avery, and two cats Duke and Mully
11. Interests/hobbies; Golf, Reading, hanging out with the fam
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:Anything my mom cooks and up here in Sacramento we like to go to Mikunis, Chops, and Lucca.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?Negativo
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I was a paperboy. The ol' Stars and Stripes. I actually won a area wide contest by gaining the most customers in a set amount of time. I am now a chiropractor and have a practice in West Sacramento.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? I would love to touch base with so many, just to see how they are doing.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Naked pictures of alumni? NO silly. I think Claudette, with all of her challenges, is doing a great job.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I will make. Will they let me in? Remains to be seen.
Have a great day
1. Name: Emiko Knowlton
2. Class Year: 1990
3. # of years you lived in Japan: about 14 yrs
4. Favorite/worst memories
Too many to name as far as favorite memories, but my worst memory was when I left Japan and having to adapt to civilian life in the U.S.
5. Favorite hang out: bowling alley, McDonald's, shopping off base (esp. in Harajuku). Speaking of hang outs, I never really got the whole "Let's all go to Shakey's off base when it was half-day at school" - what the hell was up with that?
6. Who did you hang out with? Tina Crawford, Laura Stinson, Alice Grant, Connie Phillips, Cherry Linao, the folks in band class
7. Favorite Teacher Mr. R the art teacher, Coach Jones, Mr. Schmidt
8. What were you known for in school: being a band geek
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 26 Duncan St. / Renton, WA
10. Not married, not single, no kids of my own, but my bf's kids are part of the family, I have a few Cichlids (fish) that I suppose I can call pets
11. Interests/hobbies: cooking, baking, RC car racing, hiking, camping, geocaching
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: katsudon, noribento or hambaagu bento, someone else mentioned fried burritos at the bowling alley, omanju (white bean cakes) that were made by the machine in the basement level of Saikaya, anything from any bakery in Japan
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Have not had a chance to return...yet.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Worked at the Exchange during summer hire and also worked at McDonald's on base. Currently a Customs Entrywriter at a Japanese freight forwarder.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Anyone who wants to get in touch
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More ppl!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion? Now that I know about it, will certainly try to attend, as I haven't had a chance to attend any of them yet. The Midway idea sounded pretty cool.
1. Name: Dawn (formerly LaRosa)
2. Class Year: 88
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 7
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite memory was just hanging out with everyone. Worst memory is when Shizuka Simmons, Tammy Scott, and I got caught by Japanese national police for stealing a lady's purse off base.
5. Favorite hang out: The Cafe', friends houses
6. Who did you hang out with? Elementary school was Jay Ramones and David Odegaard....yeah, I played with boys, shut up! I remember hanging out with Cindie Quiroz and Lynn Torres for a little bit. Lynn and I were on the same loser softball team, the Royals. High school days I hung out with Taka, Shizu, Mali, Katrine, Rie, Rachel, Tommy, Perry, Donny, Reyna, Spanky...wow, just way too many for me to mention.
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Jones
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): "Donko", Joy's sister
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 259-B in Yokohama Area 2, J273-B (across from the Navy Lodge) in Yokosuka. Now I live in Waikele, Hawaii
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married 5 years, no kids (yet), 1 dog, Buddy.
11. Interests/hobbies: Going to the gym, going to VA to visit my sister and family, playing the ukulele, being with friends
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: I love any Japanese food but my all time favorite would have to be Katsudon from anywhere in Japan.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I've been to Yokota and Kadena (Okinawa), not quite the same as Yokosuka, but I love everything about Japan. Period.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I had a job mowing people's lawns for 5 bucks. Hard labor for a kid. Now, I'm a police officer and a reservist in the Air Force
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? See #6
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Then and now pictures of everyone.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'll try.
PeterP1985, Hey I (Lica Nichols)hung out with your sister Sandra along with Lynn Dizon and Florence. Dont know if you still remember me.
Hey Yuria, I sent you a email but Im not sure I have your latest one. Mine has not changed so send me a email....Lica
Peter,
What is up with Glenn? We were neighbors before you left. I remember Glenn sent me a tape of remixes of "Roxanne, Roxanne" (UTFO) and wrote a letter saying he was the man in Seattle on the breakdancing scene. That was the last I heard from him.
Rudy says hi!
Thanks Peter, I got your email and sent a email out to Sandra. This is soooo exciting. Thanks
1. Name:Warren Valbuena
2. Class Year:1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 9 (1977-1985)
4. Favorite/worst memories:Eating at Shakeys on half days,ginza,hanging out with friends.The breakdance battle at the Teen Center (me & Alberto VS. Chris Elders & Bing P.)Leaving Japan.
5. Favorite hang out:bowling alley, arcade, friends house.
6. Who did you hang out with? George Tiongson, Dave Odegaard, Alberto Wiley, Jay Ramones, Lynn Torres, Cathy Smith, The Corates, Joy & Dawn LaRosa,James Bargsley,Brandon Cruz, too many to name.
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Jones, the old lady from Home Economics (forgot her name),Ms. Anderson
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Probably Poppin and breakin
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 14 K Street (Mark Fabie's old house). Live in San Diego,Cali.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married. No kids yet.
11. Interests/hobbies:Bowling & going to the gym.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:Hayaku Inn & anything japanese.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Haven't been back since I left.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? No job. Just ask money from parents. I work at a casino (Barona Casino) in the I.T. field.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Anybody from back in the day.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More old pics. Good memories!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'll be there! Count me in!
Papaya, thanks for getting back with the home ec teacher. I knew it her name starts with an S. Wasn't she the one who crashed into the McDonalds?
1. Name: Norman Ballesteros
2. Class Year:1992
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 8 years '82-'90
4. Favorite/worst memories: they seemed to be all good
5. Favorite hang out: The Gym, Bowling Alley, and the arcade(MWR building and the Navy Lodge)
6. Who did you hang out with? My bro Oliver of course, Mikey Legaspi, Mike Anilao, Virg Gascon, Jonathon Ong, Nelson Estupin, Rey Abelardo, Jon Abelardo,...
7. Favorite Teacher: either Ms. Haseley(Spanish) or Ms. Boore (Gym teacher)
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): one of the twins
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I lived next door to Jen and Joel Oliva and Mike Anilao across the street on Duncan St. and Kenny Kempf down the street. I now live in Vallejo, California near San Francisco.
10. Married, single, kids, pets?Married w/2 kids, 2 and 5 years old.
11. Interests/hobbies: football, basketball(still running the court)
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Yokosuka: Shakey's, the yakitory place in the alley, and probably the fried rice in the Navy Lodge snack bar, the best fried rice yet! Here: almost anything sushi and imitation hawaiian food(L&L), but that's like saying Taco Bell is mexican food but it's not.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Haven't gone back yet, but with the help of Oliver(Navy Reserve)makes it a little bit more possible.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? My job back then was working in the bookstore delivering Stars-n-Stripes to subscribers in the towers(what a mess that was), but my favorite job at the time over there was working in the NEX warehouse. I am now a realtor all over the SF Bay Area so if anyone needs my service I will provide you with the "YoHi" rates, you know what I'm saying.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? anyone from Class of 92...hit me up people!
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More pics...even the embarrassing ones.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? My family and I will definitely make it there. Suggestions: How about a fun game of football...flag football so everyone can play...Class vs. Class.
Name: Eugene Wayne Camacho
Class Year: 1992
No. of years you lived in Japan: 6 years
Favorite/worst memories: Whether they were good or bad to begin with, they’ve all become real good after more than 15 years.
Favorite hang out: Didn’t really have one.
Who did you hang out with? Many people throughout the years. Some of the people who were constant in my years there were Liza and Nelson Estupin, Norman and Oliver Ballesteros, Virgilio and Luzville Gascon, Rey Abelardo, Fred and Guen Pardo, Mike Anilao, Mike Legaspi and many more.
Favorite Teacher: Mr. Bibbs. He was the teacher I made fun of the most.
What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): I don’t know.
Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I first lived in the Jyu Ban Tower. We moved into a townhouse later but, I forgotten what street it was on. I now live in Reno, Nevada.
Married, single, kids, pets? Engaged, Suicide Day is April 29, 2006. No kids that I know of. One homosexual dog and a fish that can probably kick my dog’s butt.
Interests/hobbies: I try to play basketball as much as I can. If I’m feeling lazy, I just hang out in my gameroom playing video games.
Favorite foods and places to eat: Sushi Pier 2 here in Reno.
Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I haven’t been to Japan since the summer or 89. My brother will be stationed in Okinawa this summer so hopefully I’ll be able to go back there soon.
Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? My only job in Yokosuka was a summer thing for SRF. Right now I’m a Bench Technician for the Quality Engineering Department of a company called International Game Technology. We deal mainly with slot machines.
Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Anybody and everybody. I would like to find out if anyone knows where Fred Pardo is.
What do you want to see more on the blog? More pictures. Past and present.
Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? It all depends on where it’s at. Maybe. I would love to.
Wayne,
Fred Pardo is stationed in Italy right now. I have his email, if you want it, send me an email and I'll forward it to you.
Claudette
Jody, The corn dog place across from the base is Honey Bee. I liked their corn dogs but I loved their soft serve. It's still there I believe, at least it was when I was back home in 2001.
I agree with you Jody, I owe Mr. Bibbs a major apology. At least I don't owe him any fish.
Jody, I have Ron and Rodrigo's emails if you want and I still keep in touch with Bonnie (Millie's sister) too. I invited them to join this blog so hopefully they'll pop up soon. The last time I saw Paulanne was in Hawaii (I left in '03), but I'm sure I have her number somewhere.
Oh Mr Bibbs and the one that taugh French.... can't remember her name. I like Peter thought they were both gay. It was still a little taboo back then to be out with your orientation. I personally don't have any problem with it.
OK, thanks Steve!
Yuira, Oh Yeah thanks for the name. I totally remember that day. It was the last day of school. Cant rememeber if it was our senior or junior year. Man we were bad!!! Wow I wonder where Mr Bibb is now.
Guen, I connected with Cherry in the early 90's. She was in New York at the time. I dont know where they are now. It would be nice to get a hold of them somehow.
Yuria,
I remember Nancy Berry. She was at Jacksonville, Florida when I met her. It was around 1985 when we left Japan and got stationed in Florida. I was at Rodrigo Eugeno's house when I saw her so she can see the 85 year book. I don't know where she is now but I just thought I'd let you know...
1. Luisa Dijamco
2. 1990
3. 81-91= 10yrs
4. Too many memories but one stands out is that I saw all my friends leave Japan but when its my turn to leave nobody left to see me go...
5. Bowling Alley,Mikasa Park,...
6. too many..FIL-AM group, Brother Louie-Louie group,Kokomo group...you know who you all are...can't wait to see you all '07
7.Ms Ivie and Mr Schmidt...just want to see your reaction...but photography teacher Mr.Anderson and Mr. Goeff during HomeEC class
8. one time during PE class,we were playing softball..i caught this boy suppose to be homerun hit..and he started calling me "Tomboy"..I guess he can't take it that a girl can catch...
9. 26 L-street
10. Married,4 kids,a dog, living in San Diego
11.one hobby..my family collects state quarter coin...boring huh?
12. Tonkatzu and Katzudon and Yakisoba and Gyoza and CurryRice etc...
13. Yes, 1994-2002, Married A Navy and started family there...it looks great now..with the new gym,main gate..
14. My job back then was(too many),Mcdonald,Procurement Clerk, Customer Service in NEX...Now I do Financial Services...I make sure your family is taking care of "No family Left Behind"...and to make sure that they are financially independent, if something happen the bread winner...
15.Everyone I know and those who knows me...a lot of catching up to do...
16. more pictures....and more yohians to sign in...
17. Yes and very excited..
1. Name: Mary Forrest www.maryforrest.com
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 3
4. Favorite/worst memories:
5. Favorite hang out: Starrine's classroom
6. Who did you hang out with? Debate nerds
7. Favorite Teacher: Kara Killingsworth, Gary Starrine
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)? brainy orator
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I live in Los Angeles.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single. Min pin named Audrey.
11. Interests/hobbies: comedy, music, photography
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Hurry Curry, Ruth's Chris, Toi
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Never been back.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I worked at the pool in the summer. Now, I have my own creative agency and am doing comedy production and development for Improv.com.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Oh, I couldn't risk hurting Stephen Dobbs' feelings by making an actual list.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Me.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I think I can make it, if it's in San Diego, as I've been hearing. I suggest there be a lot of whiskey on hand. For me.
This is worse than most of those MySpace questionnaires. I refuse to believe anyone read what I wrote. And if anyone did, please let me assure you I am a thousand times more entertaining than this questionnaire allows me to sound.
1. Name: LORELIE M. LICUP
2. Class Year: C/O 1999
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 15 YRS
4. Favorite/worst memories BEING BORN AND RAISE IN JAPAN
5. Favorite hang out: TEEN CENTER
6. Who did you hang out with? MY GIRLS AND THE GUYS THE BREAKERS
7. Favorite Teacher: 2ND GRADE AT SULLIVANS ELEMENTARY MRS. FOLK
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 94 JONES AVENUE , NOW IN SAN DIEGO
10. Married, single, kids, pets? SINGLE
11. Interests/hobbies TRAVELING & HANGIN OUT WITH THE JAPAN FOLKS
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: JAPANESE HANAOKA
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? NOT SINCE 2000
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? WAITRESS AT SEASIDE, NOW I'M A TELLER FOR WAMU
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? FRENDS WHO STILL LIVE IN JAPAN
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? C/O 99 GRADUATES
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? NOT SURE
Posted for Lorelie
1. Name: Arlene Antes
2. Class Year: 1990
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 6 years (82-88)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite: Hanging out with friends, Fil-Am Dance practices, hanging out at the sea wall, and many, many others. Worst: having to leave during the summer just before Junior year.
5. Favorite hang out:
6. Who did you hang out with? Luzville Gascon, Luisa Dijamco, Guen Pardo, Elsie Brock, Cherry Linao, the Fil-Am group, people from band class, and too many others I’m forgetting to name (sorry guys!)
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Jones and the english teacher (forgot her name ?Mrs. Killingsworth?)
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.):
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived off base at first for the first year we were there then moved on base to a townhouse. Don’t remember the street but it was close to the library. Now live in Las Vegas, Nevada
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married. 2 kids (4 if you count my husbands prior’s – they live with their mom.). 1 dog
11. Interests/hobbies: I’m a workaholic. When I’m not working, I usually spend my free time with the kids.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Haven’t been there since I left. I would love to see it again if I could.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? During the summer after 9th grade I worked at the A-33 for a short time before Auntie Nelia (George’s Mom) got me a clerical job with her. Now work for a non-profit hospice in the IT and Finance departments.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Everyone!
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Pictures!!! Both of back then and now.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I hope to make it, but it depends on when it is.
1) Edgar Antes
2) 1992
3) 5 Years
5) Having shore patrol come to my house after a slumber party setting off fireworks into the drainage system and launching bottle rockets all night long the night before we moved.
5) Bowling Alley
6) Virgilio Gascon, Oliver & Norman Ballesteros, Johnathan Ong...Everyone
7) Can't remember
8) Nothing really just fit in.
9) San Diego, California/ Guam / Subic Bay, Philippines/ Yokosuka, Japan / Honolulu, Hawaii /, Fort Washington, Maryland / Las Vegas, Nevada /
Currently - Blackwood, New Jersey
10) Married, 1 child Arwen 15 Months old, and Coca our dog.
11) My Family, bowling, flying
12) Anything Filipino and Fatburger
13) Hope to return eventually
14) Paperboy for the MWR / Now Operations Manager for FedEx Express
15) Everyone
16) Everything looks good right now
17) I'll try but no promises
Posted for Edgar Antes
1. Name: Christopher Churchill
2. Class Year: 1993
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 20 years
4. Favorite Teacher: Couch Zedicker
5. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I used to live on 4th Avenue Yokosuka Base/ Now I live near Kurihama, Yokosuka (Off-base)
6. Married, single, kids, pets? Married, no kids, a dog.
7. Interests/hobbies: net surfing, cars, driving
8. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Graduated College in 1997 and been back since.
9. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Worked for the Housing Office and been there since 1997
10. What do you want to see more on the blog? I would like to see more people join in on the blog. I will be sure to spread the word.
11. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I think I may be able to make it to the reunion. Not sure, yet
Posted for Chris Churchill
1. Name: Mike Morton
2. Class Year: 90
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 3-(87-90)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Have a bunch. I remember Starrine's chemistry class... Ms. K's english term paper... The "doomed" old school/bomb factory/marine barracks...
5. Favorite hang out: I hung out a lot at the gym. Kept me out of trouble and improved my game.
6. Who did you hang out with? John Austin, Jason Eagle, Aurora Moya, Jenny Christian, Eric Worrall, the basketball team, the baseball team
7. Favorite Teacher: Tough one. I think probably Mr. Starrine, because he always made me feel taller than I really was.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) Athlete. Quiet sometimes. Just the "nice guy"
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I lived in the du-plexes right behind the Exchange (don't remember what that was called). It's been demolished for another tower now. I CURRENTLY live in Oklahoma City, OK (can't get any central than OKC).
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married almost 12 years, I have 2 kids (1 boy 2yrs old, 1 daughter 4 mo. old), 1 cat
11. Interests/hobbies: Sports, Fantasy Football & Basketball, Coaching, Playing golf, softball, & basketball, Playing with my kids, going to movies with my wife, playing cards
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Mexican and the Yakiniku Japanese rest. we have around here.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Yes, in 1996-97. I got to actually attend Homecoming! That was cool. They even gave me my basketball uniforms (which don't even come close to fitting anymore). My wife went to Japan for a year to do mission work and to teach english in japanese junior high schools in norther Japan.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? back then: Mini-mart Now: I'm a teacher and a coach in high school. I coach basketball and baseball (right now), but have been a head volleyball coach for 3 years at another school. Who'd a thunk that gettin' pelted by Kinnick girls' volleyball team would make me want to play/coach volleyball? Thanks Onieda and the rest of the girls!
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Just about anyone that knew me...
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More pictures of what you're doing now! The old ones were really good too... ah the trends!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'd like to... just tell me where and when
BTW... here's my blog address:
http://icoachem14.blogspot.com/
Mike Morton
CO 90
1. Name: Kaleo Willess
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 8
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite -living off base, exploring on the JNR. Worst - moving to Zama in 86 and getting house arrest at Zama within 3 weeks (no further comment).
5. Favorite hang out: I guess the Cafe (not favorite, but thats where I remember meeting everyone)or around the Ginza off base.
6. Who did you hang out with? Connelly - out in Mabori Kaigan (Lorelei too). Billy Green, Matt Pearson, Herman!, Jimmy D., Mildred R., Alberto, Bubba, Harper and crew (down in S.D. now)? Santini's and Paulino's and Bargsleys in the early dayz 81-84. and of course the "goonies" - u know who u are...
7. Favorite Teacher: Love 'em or hate 'em - Bibbs and Ivie. But the title goes to Ms. Oka!
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): dumb-A**
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Off base - Iwato, then Mabori-Kaigan - ex-Paulino house. Now - S.F.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Yes, no, just had 1st kid/girl a month ago, 1 chihuahua
11. Interests/hobbies: lots
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Island food - lau lau.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Not in a long time ('92)
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? don't know where I worked for summer hire- I remember ditching it or sleeping/ now - "logo police" for Dolby.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Billy Green, Alberto W., Matt P.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? I ain't gonna try to fix what is not broken.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Most likely - the Midway is a great idea.
Hey Peter - BJ is doing fine. She was just here in SF and I told her about this blog. She was asking me to find out how you, Cathy Olsen and John Bargsley were doing. She is still on Guam pretty much in charge of a construction crew. Hows Glen and Sandra? Give your parents a big hello - good times. Remember Mt. Fuji? You and Darin took off and scaled that thing in like what 2 hours? =)
Hey Kaleo, how you doint?? It's been a while!
Paul, how are you and Okusan doing? Keep me posted. Miss you much!
Hey Mali,
All is well. I gotta thank you for contacting me about this last month. I couldn't get around to joining earlier b/c I had a baby girl (1st) in Feb. Hope things are well with you. Again, thanks for getting me reconnected - so many familiar names and faces!
Kaleo, congrats on your newborn...and a girl! Cool. I have a boy and a girl and I gotta say, my daughters a major pain in the ass!! But hey, I guess thats part of being a parent. My husband has no problem with her...I think she's just sooooo much like me that we clash...and she's only 7.. HELP ME!! Anyways, there are a lot others that have site on MySpace.com so check out that too. I've connected with a few of them through it. Here's my site: http://www.myspace.com/sexy_mama19
Alright, keep in touch!!
Hey Craig! Long time no see. Remember me...Liza and Goldie's friend. We also played football together (your sophomore, my freshmen year). Howz your dad doing? He was a cool coach. Tell him I said "Hi!"
Dave Kure here.. Nice to see all of this Yo-Hi history..
Dave..are you planning on making it to the reunion?
How's Alex? How old is she now?
Didn't your brother graduate from YoHi too? You should let him know about this site.
1. Name: George Bernabe
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 1979-1981; 1983-1988; 8 years
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite - It was generally all fun; Worst - I think I was the only one ever kicked off the debate team
5. Favorite hang out: The hill by Grieb's house, the hill off-base, the parking lot by the sea wall, Briggs Court, the bowling alley, Thew Gym
6. Who did you hang out with? Class off '88 was pretty tight. I hung out with everyone.
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Starrine even though he kicked me off the debate team.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Normal hormonally charged teenager
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Vandegrift (the street behind the Commissary and Exchange); Currently, we live just north of San Diego County in a city called Murrieta off I-15.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married, 2 kids (boy - 3 yrs; girl - 6 months)
11. Interests/hobbies: photography
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: I like whatever my mom makes when we visit in San Diego
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Last trip out there was 1990 and I don't recognize the place as I've seen in the pictures posted on this blog
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I worked at SRF, The Exchange (Visual Merchandising, Mini Mart, Furniture Dept.) and bagged groceries for a bit at the Commissary; Currently, I'm a Plant Engineering and Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing facility
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? The people signed up on this site would be a good start.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Keep it simple like it is.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'll make it. Choosing the Midway was a great idea.
1. Name: Mariesol Balasi (aka Jodi's little sister, or "Marie" or "Sol")
2. Class Year: 1992 - I attended Sullivans until '86 - Go Dolphins!
3. No. of years you lived in Japan. 8 Years (1978-1986)
4. Favorite/worst memories -shopping, eating, hanging out with friends / leaving it all
5. Favorite hang out: the playground behind L Street, the other playground with the big wooden structure, the seawall, Navy Lodge Game Room, Bowling Alley, someone's house. We ran around the base alot, just had to be home by the time the sun went down.
6. Who did you hang out with? I hung out with Jocelyn Galang and Jennifer & Jeannette Lauzon mostly... sometimes we would get together to try and terrorize the boys on L Street, or play makeshift tetherball using a tree, plastic bag and a rope. When we got bored with that, we would run over to the Navy Exchange to buy some teeny bopper magazine. Hey, we were only 12 years old back then and Menudo was da bomb!
7. Favorite Teacher - Ms. Tanaka (2nd Grade), Ms. Richardson (4th), and Ms. Laverdiere (6th) - I really liked school back then.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) - not sure, but would love to know!
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? We first lived in Niban Tower, then moved to Kimball St (which intersected with L Street). Now, I'm living in Tampa... the home of the famous Mons Venus. It gets crazy hot and humid here in the summertime and then there's the threat of hurricanes, but it's a nice place to live. Plus the Gasparilla Pirate Festival kicks ass every year!
10. Married, single, kids, pets? No, Yes, No, No
11. Interests/hobbies - Photography, traveling, shopping, going to the movies, garage-sailing, running, hanging out with friends.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Filipino, Thai, Viet, Chinese, Japanese, Korean - pretty much anything Asian. I like a lot of holes in the wall here in Tampa, but my favorite restaurant so far is Buddakhan in Philadelphia.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I haven't returned since we left, but would love to go visit sometime.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I really wanted a paper route...I guess I was such a tomboy back then! Anyway, now I work as a dotcom merchant for an e-retailer called HSN. (It's prolly one of your mom's or auntie's favorite channels to watch). Hey, so now you know this, go visit our website at http://www.hsn.com/ and buy something! =)
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? I see a couple of you have already started blogging...great to see how close you've kept over the years! Not to feel left out, there's a few of us located in the Southeast, namely Jocelyn Galang (VA Bch) and Grace Agatep (Pensacola). I also haven't heard from AnnaLynn Gerales since we were in the Philippines. Where are you guys... Marnie Biando, Sheryllyn Bautista, Nancy Malvasi, The Brock Sisters, Glynn Caberte, The Green Twins, Masami Mosby, Thom Villegas, Gene Ordonez, Crispin Pacificar, John Tortona, Joey Cabralda, Tadashi Stretton, Jonathan Ong, the boys from L Street, and all you PACG/Fil-am dancers?
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Someone breakout the c/o 1992 Sullivans Elementary School class photos on the next round - I need a good laugh! Would like to see a "then" and "now" section too.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? More than likely I will be there with my pink "Pandanngo Sa Ilaw" outfit. Thanks Claudette for posting that picture, it cracked me up!!! You can reach me at mariesol@gmail.com or for you myspacers you can add me as a friend at http://www.myspace.com/soltybahls - have fun! Go Gators!
Posted for Mariesol Balasi
Hi Mariesol, I don't know if I know you. Your name sounds so familiar, and the friends you used to have were my friends, too. Were you ever in any of my classes? I used to hang out with Jocelyn Galang and Jennifer Lauzon way back in elementary, and Anna Lynn Gerales was my bestest friend from the Philippines. I actually still keep in touch with Anna Lynn. She lives here in California, married with one daughter, who has the same birthday as me!! If you ever talk to Jocelyn, tell her I said hi. I don't know if she remembers me. If you look at the blog from February, I posted a picture from 1st grade (Ms. Hoye) and 6th grade (Ms. Kunze). You might see some familiar faces. Anyways, post a picture of yourself (old and new) so I could see if I recognize you.
-Aya (Davis)
Hi Aya! It's been a long time! I wish I had some pictures to post of me way back when, but I don't have them here. Just check out my myspace page...it's jam-packed with current photos. Hopefully you'll find one of me. Anyway, we all used to hang out at that temple-looking thing near your house. Remember, it had a long rope? Not sure if we were in any classes together, though. If you speak with AnnaLynn tell her I said "hello" as well! I would love to hear from her. I'm glad to know she's doing great. Jocelyn and I were in San Diego last August. It would have been great to see you guys had we known you all were in the area! Definitely looking forward to the reunion! -M
1. Name:Kim Nicely Ignacio
2. Class Year:1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan9
4. Favorite/worst memories ????
5. Favorite hang out:Cafe, Mali's house
6. Who did you hang out with?Lotsa people, in the later years...Mali, John Q, Mike D, Keith K., Pat P., Don, Tom, Troy, Oneida, Michelle H,
7. Favorite TeacherCoach Jones, Coach Z., Mr. Schmidt
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)Uhm... good things I hope
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?Lived in Briggs Ct between Mali N. and John Q. Currently living on Guam
10. Married, single, kids, pets?Married, 3 kids, 1 dog
11. Interests/hobbies reading, jet skiing
12. Favorite foods and places to eat:Moss Burger Hoka hoka Bento
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?Was there in 1995, different but the same. does that make sense?
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?Worked at NEX, Yokosuka...work at NEX, Guam
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with?Anyone and everyone
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?Love the pictures
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?I'm planning to be there. Midway sounds fun!
Posted for Kim Nicely
. Name: Lorelei Bayona Chandler
2. Class Year: ‘87
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 3
4. Favorite/worst memories:
· Favorite –Going to Shakey’s Pizza on ½ days
· Worst –Getting busted with Audie Hudnell and Chris (?) in front of the Teen Center by shore patrol (during one of those monthly teen dance thingamajigs). They were drinking the beer; I was there b/c it was my parents’ car. I was busted for “contributing to the delinquency of a minor” and my parents had to come and get me from the brig where they took all of us.
5. Favorite hang out: at home
6. Who did you hang out with? Everyone, but mostly Sam L. and Sai B. (What’s up Kaleo!!!). These days, I keep in close contact with Karen Abrenica and Malaarni Bantug.
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Rydelius
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): being short
9. here did you live?/Where do you live now? Then: Off-base Mabori; On-base -Briggs Ct., Now: San Diego (Pacific Beach), but moving soon to Encinitas.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married for 2 years; no kids, yet; no pets, yet.
11. Interests/hobbies: Cooking, photography, scrapbooking, learning to surf!
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Then: the O’Club (Taco Salad!), the yakitori stands off base, and during winter, the roasted chestnut stands; Now: Most Japanese restaurants and Hawaiian bbq places.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Never had the chance to go back, but I’ve seen pictures –looks like a totally different place.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Then: SRF Calibration Lab (1st job ever during summer –remember that, Sam Simbulan?), A-33/Navy Exchange Layaway –customer service; Now: Working in administration for a locally based company.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Sam, Sai (everyone is pretty much on this list!)
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? It’s all good!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Planning to attend the reunion; can’t think of any suggestions at this time.
Posted for Lorelei Bayona
1. Name: Tom Mills
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: Many... I would say about 13 or so years.
4. Favorite/worst memories: Seeing as though half my extended family lives in Japan, there are too many favorite memories to recount. I also can't seem to recall any memory that would qualify as a "worse" memory... perhaps my initial shock at finding out about the move to the Philippines in the middle of sophomore year? Of course, I ended up having a blast in the Philippines too...
5. Favorite hang out: Who knows...
6. Who did you hang out with? Allan Torres, Bobby Haley, Mike Parramore, Alonzo Rexroat, Gary Ellington, Marc Smith, Math-yu Lee... pretty much with band folks.
7. Favorite Teacher: Gary Starrine, who I've come to find out still teachers there according to my brother James (James is a navy JAG stationed in Yokosuka right now).
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): I think a majority of you would have classified myself as a band geek at the time, and a relatively uknown one at that. I'm still quite perplexed as to the relevancy of classifying people, but I suppose it's an inherently human need to classify and categorize. I guess it helps us comprehend and put things into context?
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?: I lived in a variety of places, but during my tenure at Yo-Hi I lived at 1 Spruance Court (at the bottom of the weather station hill) and currently reside in the booming suburban paradise of Brandywine, Maryland (in Prince Georges County, even!).
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Husband of one and father of two (Tommy and Sean). We also have one dog (Molly, our big ass English Mastiff), and a pair of Solomon Island Eclectus Parrots (Samantha and Shamrock). We don't count the dust mites and mosquitos as pets.
11. Interests/hobbies: Photography!!! I still have my father's old (I'm sure he appreciates me calling the camera "old") Nikkormat FTn, and it still works like a charm, even the metering is still dead on. I also like writing (albeit I haven't been published or recognized for any writing whatsoever), reading and a whole littany of other things (okay, maybe not).
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: I obviously have a particular fondness for Japanese food, especially the fried variety, and I don't really have a favorite place to eat (most anyplace that serves food will do). I DO however really enjoy the Bass Ale on tap at the Old Ebbit Grill and the variety of beer selections at The Ram's Head in Annapolis, the Brickskellar in DC, and at RFD's downtown (they serve Boddington's on tap... yummy!).
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? My first duty station after graduation and commissioning from The Boat School in Annapolis was in Yokosuka, onboard the now decommissioned USS HEWITT (DD 966). Yokosuka had changed a bit during my tenure onboard USS HEWITT (DD 966), but I can only imagine that it has changed MUCH more now. I don't know why I always feel the need to add the (DD 966) when referencing the ship, or why I always write USS HEWITT in CAPS. Old habits die hard, I suppose. Currently planning on making a trip back "home" this summer.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I did not work in high school and I'm currently a management consultant, whatever that means. I also blog here and here - both are much more fun than being a management consultant (or conslutant, whichever you prefer).
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? It's been so long since I've corresponded with anyone from high school (either Yo-Hi, or my alma mater, George Dewey High School), so I really don't know that there is any particular person I would like to get in touch with. It's just good to reminisce, I suppose.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Not quite sure, although I'd be the first to admit that I do NOT have a vast repository of pictures from ages past. That said, it's interesting to see the images from long ago (the word here might be natsukashi).
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? It appears as though reunion plans have already been made in San Diego, onboard the former USS MIDWAY (CV 41). Given the fact that a preponderance of alumni seem to reside on the west coast, it's probably a good idea. Not quite sure if I would make it, but it's worth giving it a go!
I tend to agree with Mary's sentiments about questionnaires like this, but I do suppose it's an easy way to collect "pertinent" information on people. Unlike Mary, however, I'd say that I am as boring as my responses to this questionnaire.
1. Name:Margarita Marquez-Delacruz
2. Class Year:1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 4
4. Favorite/worst memories: too many good ones! Hardly any bad!
5. Favorite hang out: Rachel's house, Game Room at the Navy Lodge playing PacLand, or the food court across the school... forgot the name, bowling alley, the Ginza, roof top of Saikaya, Yokosuka Junk
6. Who did you hang out with? Rachel Renrick, Michelle Pontious, Renelyn Barretto, Decely Gonzales, Sha-Ron Jones, Rochelle Romero, Shirley Henne
7. Favorite Teacher: Coach Jones, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Fritz, Mrs. O'Laughlin
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) ?? don't know...
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I lived at 50 L St back in the 80's, and i NOW live on 4th Ave :) (Glad to be back in Yokosuka!)
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married to Jon for 4 years now, with our 2 kids - Nina (2) and Jonah (1)
11. Interests/hobbies: Arts and Crafts, Cooking
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Still gotta explore outside the gate, past Daiei... but back in Cali - Pat N Oscars, Sammy's, Olive Garden, Rockin Baja, IN N OUT!!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Presently here! Arrived last Dec '05 and I'm lovin it!
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? No job back then, unless you count babysitting my brother and sister... Currently i'm a full time wifey and mommy, but i did worked in the field of Occupational Therapy before moving out here :)
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Long lost friends: Shirley Henne, Patrick Morely, Jenny Christian, Stephanie Bauman, RJ Leslie, Kelly Wilson.
I did run into Alice Grant today at the Housing Office though! So cool!
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Past and Present pics of everyone!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'm HOPING!!!
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1. Name: Christopher Munsell
2. Class Year: 94'
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: Hmm... Would have to say about half my life, which would be going on close to 15 years.
4. Favorite/worst memories: Doorbell ditching and Glam Slam in Yokohama.
5. Favorite hang out: Too many---Thew, Bowling Alley, Green Hill off-base.
6. Who did you hang out with? All the Chris', JR, FQ, ML, etc.
7. Favorite Teacher: Ms. Miller, Mr. Z, and of course, Mr. Starrine!
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): An under-achiever. ; )
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I lived back in the old school wooden houses back by the Seaside Club...
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married w/ a cat for now.
11. Interests/hobbies: BBall, FBall, beer.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: I loved the bowling alley's chicken burgers and Mongolian night at Seaside.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Came back 5 years ago and been here ever since. Tokyo's different!
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Maintenance for MWR and a few off-base gigs. Work with VoIP now...
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Everyone.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Where are all the 94' alumni at???
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Not quite sure yet, but it's a long flight.
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1. Name:Kathy Medler Kunitake
2. Class Year:1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 29 years
4. Favorite/worst memories : Attending Mike Vicks Party during Far East Tournament and Everyone getting busted.
5. Favorite hang out: The bowling alley and the Teen Center
6. Who did you hang out with? Alot of people over the years but the most memorable is Hanging out with Bessey and Mario and the KGBM Days....
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Rydelius and Coach Jones
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Who knows...
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? I live in J-Area then Miura Kaigan.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Yes Married now for six years, Have two girls( 2 yrs. and 10 month old.)
11. Interests/hobbies: Travel
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Japanese Foods. I really Miss Mos Burgers in Japan.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I was back there in 2004, I was very surprised of the changes made.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I worked at G-45 Child Development Center and then as File Cleark at A-33 Exchange.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? With all of my friends from the past.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Pictures...
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?Most Likely Since I live in California.
Posted for Kathy Medler
hi jenn - i remember you! i wasn't sure if people remembered me! how've you been? where are you at now? post a pic if you can, ok?
1. Name: Audie L. Hudnell Jr.
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan - 3yrs.
4. Favorite/worst memories - the parties at park/
5. Favorite hang out: The game room
6. Who did you hang out with? Ryan Fillingame, The Harper brothers, Bryan Connelly, Anthony Finley, Carl, KC Applen, Scott, Jimmy Davis Etc...
7. Favorite Teacher- Mrs Johnson, The English Teacher
8. What were you known for in school - Audie,
9. Where did you live? Use to live on the base. Where do you live now? Mira Mesa San Diego, CA
10. Married, with 3 daugters Tracy- 14yrs, Angela-12yrs, Kaylah-11yrs
11. Interests/hobbies: Sports, Computers, Motorcycles
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Seafood
13. Have you ever returned to Japan? No, but I would love to see the old hang out spots.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I use to work at Thew Gym, and the Exchange Gift shop. Now? I've been in the Navy for 15yrs.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? It would just be good to see some of the old grew.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? The sight is awesome, Great job!!!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion? Yes I will be able to attend, if not on deployment. Suggestions for reunion? Again, GREAT JOB and if you need me to help out with anything that shouldn't be a problem!!!!
Posted for Audie Hudnell
Audie!! Whats up man! Good to "see" you here. How the hell are you? Gotta catch up. Check my profile for my email address and send a shout my way. If you are going to show next year, can't wait to see you after all these years.
Hey Tina!
Those Far East Basketball Tournaments were always a blast, weren't they? Good to hear that you're still into cheerleading somehow. I have a brother-in-law that lives in Alb., NM... it's so DRY!
Good to hear from ya'!
Mike Morton
co/90
1. Name: Michael Valmonte
2. Class Year: 1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 1 1/2 years, then came back the summer after my freshmen year in college.
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorites-Football, Yo-Hi day, Cruisin' the base, Hangin' out at Thew Gym during sporting events, Playing b-ball summer of '92 (w/ Leonard Pilares), Misawa road trip for football, Vietti's after Prom, Piggin' out off base with Ron Sapp, Grad night, Chili rice bowl at midnight, Chuo (sp?) Hill. Worst-having to leave Yokosuka and saying good-bye to friends.
5. Favorite hang out: Thew Gym, Bowling Alley (for the curry rice)
6. Who did you hang out with? Joe Bruns, Roosevelt Beckett, Hideyo Hereford, Ron Sapp, Alex Reynaldo, Leonard Pilares (summer of '92), Mark Manuel.....Class of '91 was like a big family, we were all tight.
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Starrine
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Big body and the high top fade (AKA "Big Mike")
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Off base in Miharucho (sp?)/Poolesville, MD
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married with a son (21 months old), 4 big dogs, 4 fish
11. Interests/hobbies: First and foremost, my family. When I have time and energy I still enjoy working out, golfing, fishing, and cooking.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Lechon, lumpia, kare-kare, sushi...come on now, I'm Filipino!...I love all foods. No favorite place to eat...as long as they serve rice I’m good to go : )
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Not since summer of '92
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Summer of '92 I worked at A-33 Pack 'N Wrap and the Car Rental. Now I work for a Data Coordinating Center (The EMMES Corporation) as a Data Manager/Protocol Manager.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Old friends/teachers or anyone that remembers me from Japan.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Definitely will be there for the reunion. Suggestion-Having name tags with your old high school yearbook picture on it. Julie (Holloway) Powers did that for the 2001 Las Vegas Reunion and it helped to recognize some folks we wouldn't have recognized otherwise.
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Name: Jenna Oliva-Poole
No. of years you lived in Japan: 3 years
What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) don't really know
Where do you live now?San Diego
Married, single, kids, pets? Married, first baby on the way, due end September 2006
Interests/hobbies: Used to be running, now I'm too tired to do anything...
Favorite foods and places to eat: Sushi
Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Nope, but wish I did...
Glad to know that this exists...I hope to hear from some of you sometime soon =)
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1. Name: Edwin Mirador
2. Class Year: 1994
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: (15 yrs) 1978 - 1992
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite - hanging out with friends, learning how to drive when I was about 13 with my brothers car (it started up with a flip of a switch). Worst - getting into things I shouldn't have.
5. Favorite hang out: old game room, Gym, the cafeteria in front of Yo Hi, and for some reason my old house.
6. Who did you hang out with? Alot of people that I grew up with since Sullivan and also my brother and sisters friends that would eat all my food at the house. :-)
7. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Bussey and Mr. Z
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): I think people just knew me as Marz's and Cris's little brother that liked to fight alot.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Gridley lane. Represent. Now in Louisiana
10. Married, single, kids, pets? 1 daughter, Everything else is up in the air.
11. Interests/hobbies: Making video's and beats with my computer
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: I really liked those yakitori stands and the chicken and mashed potato's at the cafetiria. Pizza that I used to eat regularly at the house till my brother and sister's friends started eating everything.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?Not yet but really soon.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?I worked at the comisarry for like two weeks stocking shelves. Now in the military as a Drug and Alcohol counselor.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Anyone who remembers me.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? It's pretty good as is.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? It's a good chance I'll be there if I don't get stationed overseas. See you all then.
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1. Name: Rebecca (Struempler) Dover
2. Class Year:1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 3
4. Favorite/worst memories: Summers lifeguarding, lots of activities!
5. Favorite hang out: The Pools
6. Who did you hang out with? Andrea Hurlen, Jenna Holcombe, Stacy Spear, Tina Finley
7. Favorite Teacher Paula Miller
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.)
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived on Base.. Texas
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married for over 11 years, 3 kids, 1 dog
11. Interests/hobbies: Family, having Fun and trying to be Fit.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Bennigans!!!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?no
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Lifeguard.. teach aerobics now
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? old friends
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? easier links
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Planning on it!!
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1. Name: c. trent rosecrans
2. Class Year: '94
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 2 ('92-'94)
4. Favorite/worst memories: they kind of blur, but they were good. some great folks
5. Favorite hang out: honestly, not sure i remember. my house, friends' houses, other places all over. hell, we did all sorts of stuff, i guess
6. Who did you hang out with?: lots o folks, but i guess mostly it was a large group of us who moved in at the same time, nate burnore, jim stokes, pat & ryan maroney, as well as many others like jan bernabe, as well as some class o' 93 folks like layla adolphson, brian ai chang, joe yamada... some great folks there
7. Favorite Teacher: mr. mueller
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): hell if i know.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?: lived off base for a year, lived in sakura tower another. now i'm in cin-city, cincinnati
10. Married, single, kids, pets? living in sin, with her dog -- a 120 lbs german shepherd
11. Interests/hobbies: oh, the usuals -- sports, movies, music
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: ah, you know...
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? no, but i'd love to
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? one summer pat, ryan, jim and i (well, and the night crew of layla, the jourgensons, alisa duncan and eddie givens) worked at a resort in mt. fuji
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? anyone who would like to get in touch with me
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? it's all ok
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? unfortunately not
1. Name: Pamela Morley
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 4
4. Favorite/worst memories Thank you to everyone who shared their favorite memories, I've got a selective memory that seems to mostly uproot negative things, thanks for helping me to see through the tint of your lens... I'll save the juicy stuff for the reunion. I take responsibility for all the alcohol I consumed, all the cigarettes I've smoked (just quit last month...that is 20 years of smoking a pack-a-day) Does Yo-Hi still have a SMOKING area for students?
5. Favorite hang out: anywhere OFF BASE
6. Who did you hang out with? Anyone who would let me (sounds pathetic yeah? but true)
7. Favorite Teacher Tanaka Sensei!!!!
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) I was Odie's girlfriend!
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Off base, Kita Kurihama, then F Street...now Tucson, Arizona
10. Married, single, kids, pets? I can barely take care of myself...so....nope
11. Interests/hobbies Just started golfing, FORE!, I love airplanes, like, realllllllly love airplanes, and I don't go to church as much as I'd like to
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Yakisoba, Somen, Miso Soup, Nabe, Chawanmushi, Oden, Okonomiyaki, damn this could take awhile... Loved going to Royal Host restaurant on Rte. 16 with my family and hitting the department store basements for samples and some MR. F-ing DONUT baby!!!!!!!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? My folks did another tour in the 90's and I was a flight attendant working in Guam so I got back pretty often, loved all the changes, seems like everything got a facelift... Yokosuka finally met the sprawl of Tokyo and Yokohama and no longer feels like the sleepy, blue collar bedroom community it was in the early 80's. So SOPHISTICATED!
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? Back then I worked one summer at McDonalds,(in the drive-thru, GO CHUUMON DOZO!) ha haaaaa that freaked some people out... one summer at the Pool, and "taught english" from time to time... what a scam THAT was... I feel bad enough that if anyone wants their money back I'd repay them with interest... now I humbly admit I get to fly an airplane for a living (still think I'm an airhead Mr. Starrine? you just gave me a hard time cause you cared right?)
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Of course! Wait, you want us to name NAMES? uhhhhhmmmm...just know (blanket announcement to all y'all) that i'm sorry, i forgive you if you forgive me too, ok, i forgive you even if you don't forgive me too, i miss you, i accept you for who you are, i love you, you enriched my life, you taught me so many things, you got me to pay attention, i am stronger for having known you, you made me laugh till i wet my pants, you dared me to challenge myself, i was jealous of you, i was shallow and insensitive more often than i'd care to remember, and God how I hope all of you are healthy and happy.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More pictures!!! (i'm nosy)
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Absolutely!!! We should invite Dr. Phil so he can help us iron out all the bull____ prior to anyone getting really drunk and bringing up the past and well, maybe thats a personal problem... Aloha to you All... xo Pam
1. James Leary
2. 1988
3. 3 Years
4. Many great memories!
5. "The Caf"
6. GLC's and GLCC's
7. None
8. Nothing that I know of
9. Don't remember / Virginia Beach, Va.
10. Married to Michelle Cox for 14 years, 2 children, Evan & Alyssa and 1 dog, Jessie
11. Sports, Cooking
12. Any food / Eating, cooking @ home
13. No, but we would love to take our family back there some day
14. Worked at several of the pools / Firefighter
15. Definitely I would like to get in touch with any of the GLC's & GLCC's and David Chiprany
16. More people
17. Probably not this go round.
Posted for James Leary
James, Holy smokes... How are you? Im in touch with a few from back in the day and have their email address. Shawn, Sand, Willy, Jerardo, Davis, and few others. Are you in touch with anyone. Good to see you found us!!! Lica
James, Hey here is my email addy Licachandayo@hotmail.com Write me there. I will give you the email addy for the guys. They would be shocked to hear from you. Not all of them check they email on a normal basis. It would be great to have some of the GLC/GLCC out at the reunion. Take another group shot for the memory book. Lica
1. Name:Joselito (jojo) Dijamco
2. Class Year:92
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 20 yrs
4. Favorite/worst memories: Not graduateing at Knnick
5. Favorite hang out: bowling alley
6. Who did you hang out with? Group called the Pinoys
7. Favorite Teacher Mr. Faulk, Couch Z
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) just a average joe
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 26 L street, Himawari / I now live in San Diego
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single 2 daughters
11. Interests/hobbies Ps2, Xbox
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Filippiono dishes
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? yes it's different now alot of new faces,
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?Nex furniture dept, and A-33 pack-n-wrap/ Goverment
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? the whole class of 92 and everybody I knew back in kinnick.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Teachers of kinnick
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?yes/ no
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Hey Jojo! It definitely has been a long time! It would be fun to see all you guys (especially the boys from L Street) at the reunion next year! I'll send you Jocelyn's & Jennifer's emails via myspace. Take care! -M
1. Name: Sanae (Green) Popplewell
2. Class Year: 1990 (left Japan in 1988)
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 8 years
4. Favorite/worst memories: So many great memories... mostly just hanging out with friends especially during the summer; basketball/cheerleading tournament in Okinawa; Tokyo Disneyland and almost getting kicked out... worst memory was leaving Japan.
5. Favorite hang out: Thew Gym, game room, Teen Center, friends' homes
6. Who did you hang out with? PDs (Evette, Jody, Yuki, Jenny, Lacisa), Amy Fulgham, Karen Abrenica, Geraldine Davis, Kim Nicely
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. R
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) cheerleader
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived in Gridley Court (next to the Harpers); Live in San Diego (Carlsbad)
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married to Colby... Grace Nicole (19 months) and one on the way (May 2007)... two Min.Schnauzers- Maddy and Riley
11. Interests/hobbies: shopping, reading, spending time with friends, sisters (Nicole & Carrie), and family
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Italian and Japanese... Peohe's in Coronado
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I did in 1998... it was the same but different... not a lot had changed... very surreal.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I taught gymnastics at the Community Center; I was a English teacher at Granite Hills High School until my daughter was born, and now am a "stay-at-home" mom.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? So many people...
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Doing a great job already
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Can't wait to see everyone!
Sanae! Remember me? It's your sisters' nerdy friend, Aya. How are Nikki and Carrie? You have to tell them to contact me. Are you all living in San Diego? I'm in San Diego now, too. Anyways, hope you all can make it to the reunion.
1. Name: dean taber
2. Class Year: 1988
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 3 from 82 to 85
4. Favorite/worst memories BEIN A TEEN, HANGIN OUT.. break dancin.. e.. being onstage tryin to lipsinc w/debbie clark/jeanette/kathy..then they bailed on me haha. drinkin & partying at leos house while his dad out at sea/mom at work LOL
5. Favorite hang out: above/navy lodge arcade/thew gym/offbase anyplace
6. Who did you hang out with? donny williams, anna/leo dubey/ omar armando jeanette isaac house, my nerdy friend chris
7. Favorite Teacher: mrs satree
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) clown for sure
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? gridley ln- my house was the closest to the tennis court
10. Married, single, kids, pets? single never married no kids. a black cat
11. Interests/hobbies- exercise/workin on cars& computers..
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: the cafeteria across from yo-hi. spicy..meat & carbs!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? not yet.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? paperboy(lol) pharmacy tech & Pre Paid Legal >>> www.1ddt.com & certified id theft specialist
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? any1 who members me
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? pics of peeps if they got em. sure wish i had a camera back then
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? hell yeah i live in san diego
1. Name: James Morton
2. Class Year: 1994
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 86 - 89
4. Favorite/worst memories: Skateboarding / being a paperboy
5. Favorite hang out: Mostly @ MWR Arcade
6. Who did you hang out with? Chris Munsell, Chris Der, Tim Toomey, Andre Stewart, Shomari Anderson and Tony Fox(Still Hanging with Fox here in Pensacola,Fl)
7. Favorite Teacher: N/A
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) N/A
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Pensacola, Florida
10. Married, single, kids, pets? In a Relationship
11. Interests/hobbies: Reading
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Chowmein
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Went Back in 1999, could not get in Yokosuka base...:(
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I was a paperboy back then, now Substitute Teacher
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? anyone who can jog my memory.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? perfect/ I have some pictures and would like to post.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Maybe
This is James Morton...I forgot to give you my email Address..here goes: tenganboo@hotmail.com
1. Name: Emi Hulsey (now Chris Thompson)
2. Class Year: 91 but I left in 85
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 6 years
4. Favorite/worst memories - All great memories...leaving was probably one of the worst
5. Favorite hang out: teen club, off base, baskin robbins,
6. Who did you hang out with? It's been so long...Beth Webster was my best friend right before I left...I remember hanging out with Connie Phillips, Monique Binkley and Lika Begnell for awhile when I was at Sullivan. Also, Kim Nicely when I first moved to Yokosuka from Yokohama. We went to Disneyland together. In Negishi, I was a tomboy. I hung out with Paul Lanham and Douglas.
7. Favorite Teacher - Byrd Elementary 2nd grade- Mrs. Fauchtman (not sure of the spelling).
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) no clue
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? lived at 24 Gridley lane / Now I'm in Kailua, Hawaii.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married to a Marine. We have a beautiful baby girl
11. Interests/hobbies - love to travel & cook
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: everything!! :-)
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Yes, a couple of times and boy has it changed.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? No job back then. Right now, I'm a sr. recruiter for a management consulting firm.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? I Would love to hear from anyone. It would be great to hear from Beth Webster or anyone who might know where she is.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I'm definitely thinking about it. I used to live in SD and my folks are there.
1. Name: Jon Abelardo
2. Class Year:1994
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: '84 -'89 6 Yrs
4. Favorite/worst memories: Bunch of good memories! Leaving friends in Japan was the worst.
5. Favorite hang out: Thew Gym, Navy Lodge, Mikasa Park, Exchange, Arcade, and the Towers. (Anywhere outside my house.)
6. Who did you hang out with? Rey (My Bro), Mikey and Kristine Legaspi, Norman and Oliver Ballasteros, Mike and Jaymee Anilao, Virg and Luzville Gascon, Nelson and Liza Estupin, Richard Ramones, Richard and Danny Reyes, Guen and Fred Pardo. Plus, others in the class of ’94.
7. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Flowers: Art teacher at Sullivan.
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Not sure. A.D.D.?
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? #12 Briggs Court (Across the street from Mikey)/ I now live in L.A.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Dating.
11. Interests/hobbies: Cars, Art, XBOX and Food.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Blondes Pizza in San Francisco , Portos Bakery, and Roscoes Chicken and Waffles in L.A.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? Not yet.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? No job back then. / Now I work in TV animation.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Others in the Class of '94 and everyone else I hung out with (refer to question #6).
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More Pictures! Rey and I actually have video! So beware!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion? I'll be there! /Suggestions for reunion? Slide show and videos. I'm down for playing flag football too!
1. Name: Zoë Bergamo
2. Class Year: 94-95
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 2 years
4. Favorite/worst memories: cheap movies/typhoons
5. Favorite hang out: friends houses
6. Who did you hang out with? Barbra H, Nikki K, Kiyomi M
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Starrine
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Nothing that I can think of
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now?: Himawari Heights/Orlando, Florida
10. Married, single, kids, pets?: Not married but living with someone. Lots of pets...a dog, two rabbits, a frog and a turtle
11. Interests/hobbies: back then? I can't really remember
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: La Hoyas (cannot remember how to spell it) and I loved those ice cream sandwiches that looked like waffles on the outside and had ice cream on the inside
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now?: Never been back but I miss it terribly
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now?: I worked for a short time at the Exchange and I did a summer thing at the hospital/I just graduated from college and am now employed as an environmental engineer
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with?: I found most of the people that I really wanted to find
16. What do you want to see more on the blog?: ?
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion?: No, it is about as far away from my home as you can get without leaving the country!
Class of 1992,
Emily (Quincannon) Byrnes
Matt Eckler and
Heather (Gibson) Litchfield all plan on attending the SD reunion.
E mail me if we sound familiar !
Sincerely, Emily
mleq@aol.com
Class of 1992,
Heather (Gibson) Litchfield
I currently live in Poulsbo, WA but my husband is getting stationed in San Diego this June. Thinking about attending the reunion. Would love to hear from all my old friends since I only keep in touch with a few from my Japan years. Such good memories of my three years that I lived there 87-90. Definitely email me if any of you out there remember my email is heathermlitchfield@hotmail.com or you can find me on myspace under Heather Litchfield. Would love to hear from any of my old friends!!!!
Name: Ben Pacificar
Class Year: 89
No. of years you lived in Japan: 7 Years
Favorite/worst memories: All the High Tech Gadgets/Leaving
Favorite hang out: Bowling Alley
Who did you hang out with? The Pinoys
Favorite Teacher: Mr Bibbs
What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Not sure
Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Kimball St/Sacramento Ca.
Married, single, kids, pets? Married with Children
Interests/hobbies: Outdoors and Photography
Favorite foods and places to eat: Sushi (Had to leave Japan b4 i tried it)
Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? No
Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? NSD/Pharamaceuticals n Photographer
Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? The Pinoys
What do you want to see more on the blog? Pictures
Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Maybe/Vegas!
1. Name: Mary Grace Francisco (maiden name: Osborn). I go by Grace tho.
2. Class Year: 1991
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 2 (7th and 8th grade)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Shopping off-base and going into all the little stores!
5. Favorite hang out: The infamous bowling alley
6. Who did you hang out with? Josh Briones, Joy Harding, Elaine Dizon, etc.
7. Favorite Teacher: Can't remember now
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Quiet and shy
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived on-base Yokosuka (can't remember my street name now (terrible!). But I can remember the street name I live in now  ~ I now live in Austin, TX.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Happily married to someone I graduated with in high school, we're blessed with 2 adorable boys (4-year old and a 2-year old), and we had a run-away cat.
11. Interests/hobbies: Scrapbooking, volleyball, watching movies, wedding coordinator, shopping and much more...I stay busy!
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Back in Japan, I loved Yakisoba and Yakitori. Outside of Japan, I enjoy Thai food and Filipino food.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? I only wish!
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? No, didn't work back then. Now I work for a company called Sage Software as a Design Analyst to an Accounting software.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Most definitely with Elaine Dizon.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? Contact info of people
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Yes, I've signed up with my brother Jesse. Idea: a slideshow (picture and brief description) of the attendees of the Then and Now.
1. Name: Melanie Gamboa
2. Class Year: 1994
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 5 (1981-86)
4. Favorite/worst memories: all the cool toys you could buy off base, karate class, ohana o hawaii club
5. Favorite hang out: community center, school playground, my neighborhood(?)
6. Who did you hang out with? can't remember but i know i had friends (haha!) - i was 5-10yrs old! Names i remember right this minute: Jocelyn Briones, Rowena Newman, Rowena Mendoza, Sam Magno, Rachel Federico, Michael Kruk, Brian Peters, Alicia Stair, Deanna Boone, Nikki Duchamp, Jeanette Lauzon, my sister Michelle, ummm? Bet if i had pics in front of me I could name them all.
7. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Richardson
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): ?
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Cant remember what my neighborhood was/live near Seattle, WA now
10. Married, single, kids, pets? no,yes,no,yes
11. Interests/hobbies: hanging out with friends, getting back into Karate, dancing, beach/sun/water, whitewater rafting, traveling, makeup/esthetics, pets
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: sushi, japanese food, local hawaiian food
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? no - but I really want to. just have to find someone who can get me on the base! :-)
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? no/I am an assistant at a PR agency
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? everyone!! I actually found this blog because I've been looking into getting back into Karate, and as I'm touring dojos -memories came flooding back so I was looking for past karate classmates. Sanae Green was one - and found her on here (a few profiles up) Crazy! Um - hope that doesn't sound stalkerish! But I would love to hear from anyone and everyone who knew me back then! I have lots of pics - so i hope to post them someday soon when I can get my act together.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? ways to contact people, easier ways to see where everyone is in the world, more and more pics!! especially then and now pics - those are fun!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? no :-(/great idea to have it on the Midway!
1. Name: Russell Manaois
2. Class Year: 1987
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 3 yrs (79-82)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorite memories: Playing Rally-X and Galaxian in the Game Room; delivering papers to ships; Worst memory: Almost getting caught shoplifting mechanical pencils off-base; knocking down my neighbor's motorcycle
5. Favorite hang out: Game room; Stars&Stripes bookstore, reading comic books
6. Who did you hang out with? Froilan Andalajao, Richard Frehse
7. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Jenkis (5th grade, KMS)
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Loud-mouth brain?
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Area 1, 79-B (Yokohama); somewhere on L St across from a station bus stop (Yokosuka); currently in Santee, CA
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single, no kids or pets
11. Interests/hobbies: Inline hockey (recreational player and referee)
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: All kinds, except seafood (I'm a disgrace to my Filipino heritage HAHA)
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? No, but would like to go back
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? THEN: Shared Stars&Stripes ship route paper delivery, including USS Midway; NOW: Network admin for local SD credit union
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Anyone who remembered my short stint at YoHi (1st quarter/semester of 7th grade), Sullivans, and Kinnick Middle School
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More pictures!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? Yes, but my sister Wileen and I are working out the details; great idea holding the reunion on the Midway
1. Name: Marianne Decena
2. Class Year: 93 (left in 91)
3. No. of years you lived in Japan 5 years (2 in Yokosuka, 3 in Sasebo)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Favorites: working as a rec aide, eating at the bowling alley, walking around off base. Worse: having to move AGAIN!
5. Favorite hang out: bowling alley
6. Who did you hang out with? christina, cherry, mylene...
7. Favorite Teacher Ms. Bussey
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.) not sure?
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? Lived off base/Chula Vista
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Single with my spoiled 95lb husky/lab mix.
11. Interests/hobbies: volleyball, snowboarding, travelling
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: i miss the teriyaki burgers at mos burger, coated in thick mayo. i eat just about everything...except balut!
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? a few times, after i started college. i still want to go back to climb mt. fuji.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? recreation aide at the mwr hotel, the temporary hotel used to transfer displaced military and families from the bases that closed in the PI. now, i work as a computer repair chick at a media company.
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? no one in particular.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? pictures!
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? not sure. no suggestions.
1. Name: Jason Laska
2. Class Year: 1992
3. No. of years you lived in Japan: 8 (1980 to 1988)
4. Favorite/worst memories: Summers at the pool. So many more come to mind. Nothing really negative to say.
5. Favorite hang out: O’Club pool, friends homes, Ginza and Seiyu.
6. Who did you hang out with? Chris Heider, Kurt Plummer, Arlo Montgomery, Andrew McNulty, Christy Tracy, Billy Ayers.
7. Favorite Teacher: Ms. Jacobs
8. What were you known for in school (clown, brain, etc.): Not really sure.
9. Where did you live?/Where do you live now? 15 Green Street(across from thje library). I now live in Eden Prairie, MN….a Minneapolis, MN suburb.
10. Married, single, kids, pets? Married 11 years with one child. Wife Christine and Son Evan.
11. Interests/hobbies:Sailing, traveling, gardening and land scaping.
12. Favorite foods and places to eat: Italian, Seafood and……..a big shocker……..Japanese, in particular sushi.
13. Have you ever returned to Japan, if so what do you think of it now? No, but I would love to. My Dad works out of Yokohama and I’d love to head over to Japan with my family. My wife has heard all the great Yoko stories and I’d love to be able to show her where I grew up.
14. Ever have a job back then/what do you do now? I had the ship route delivering the Stars and Stripes. I’m now a supply chain manager with Ecolab in St.Paul, MN. I also worked for the Kimberly-Clark Corp. and General Mills(Yoplait Yogurt Division).
15. Anyone in particular you would like to get in touch with? Any of my old classmates.
16. What do you want to see more on the blog? More photos would be nice.
17. Do you think you'll be able to make the reunion?/Suggestions for reunion? I’d love to…..when and where?
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