Kauai High School - Ke Kuhiau Yearbook (Lihue, HI)

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BAND z.Mza,ig.Wfz1,41,,.my- Mzzwawzmw That a conglomeration of advanced and be- ginning students, mostly without instruments and prior training was harmonized into a smooth Kauai High School band attests to the ability of Mr, Albert Rapozo, our new band instructor, and the hard work of the small, but enthusiastic group of aspiring musicians. After a few weeks of constant practicing, the students surprised the student body by making an auspicious debut at the first pep rally. Thanks to the band, student participa- tion at pep rallies and football games was increased tenfold. Although handicapped by lack of funds, the band made itself a major fixture in school. Meet the professionals, trumpet artist Henry Rente, trombone specialist Charles Hirata and saxophone soloist Julian Villapania, who sparked the band's spirited performances. Ro-w I, left to right: Y. Ishii, J. Villapania, F. Morris, G Pascua, H. Rente, F. Lopez, E. Costa. Row Z: V. Kinney H. Ayabe, S. Oana, A. Gampcn, M. Mirafuentes, V. Me- deiros. Row 3: C. Hirata, H. Alu, A. Labrador, G. Cama- rillo, H. Sasaki. Row 4: L. Suplet, R. lhara, M, Botas, Mr Rapozo, C. Relacion, A. Fabrao, J. Brown. 'A 1 l

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ti- ifi 5:14 , ' ,I wa 3 fx . 1 Iliff fi,-Q They led the rest: Harriet Yamasaki, soloist, Nancy Fujii, pianist, and Mr. Albert Rapozo, adviser. GLEE CLUB Kwdaa 404194, , Adlah Do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-doY These notes with their accompanying flats and sharps, were constantly heard at the beginning ofthe school year from the quonset hut which housed the chorus class. Gradually these notes were put into songs. From these elementary beginnings, the chorus class was molded into a tulltledged Kauai High School glee club which partici- pated in assemblies like the Thanksgiving and Christmas programs. The man most res- ponsible for this remarkable transformation was instructor, Mr, Albert Rapozo, assisted x by Nancy Fujii, pianist. A varied repertoire of songs like Kentucky Babe, Little Boy Blue, Sing Along, Praise God the Lord, and April Showers was learned during the year, Row l, left to right: T. lzawa, M. Yamaguchi, F. Bado, R. Galapin, J. Dela Cruz, T. Poli- racio. Row 2: K. Kohatsu, S. Kealaha, L. Nelmida, M. Macarag, J. Hirota, V. Mayo, D. Rabasa. Row 3: C. Rapozo, C. Barrigo, A, Manoi, R. Galaza, F. Soares, L. Rosa, F. Cas- Mmm-mm-m- Francis, May, Felipa, Rosito, and other gals reach for the high C's with Mr, Rapozo's professional help. 'Y 66 pillo. Row 4: J.Kaluahine, W. Chow, S. Oana, Mr. Rapozo, R. Amaral, F. Suan, G. Akuna.

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STUDENT BODY As a clearing house for guidance pur- poses, this committee worked in close contact with the teachers on questions and problems confronting students, Left to right: Wallace Yokota, Harold Uyeno, Mrs. Eckart ladviserl, Nancy Fujii lchairmanl, Barbara Yamamoto, Donna Doi. Doing away with pidgin and stressing the value of speaking good English to the student public was the main pur- pose of this committee. Standing, left to right: June Takamiya, Lou Eckart, Linden Crabbe, Miss Jones laclviserl, Shirley Takeuchi, Norma Shiraki, Ca- rol Ahana. Seated: Betsy Fujii lchairf manl. They revised the old Constitution and presented the student body with a new and much improved document which was ratified enthusiastically. Left to right: Mitsuko Fukuda lchair- manl, Mr. Kurasaki ladviserl, Aiko Nakatsuka, Carol Kuniyuki, Yoshino Higa. Made up of capable workers, this group admirably performed the dif- ficult task of selling and collecting tickets for our various school activi- ties. Left to right: Charles Hirata, Mortimer Koide, Sally Higuchi, Henry Sasaki, Kikuno Shigeta, Charles Ishii, Mr. Fountain ladviserl, Thomas Oshima lchairmanl. 68