Last Updated on Friday, January 08, 2010 12:22 PM Posted by FHS Web Staff

President's Message
FACF News, November 2009
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History was made when directors, 1st Vice President Karen Hosaka (’54) and 2nd Vice President Steve Takekawa (’68) presented a $10,000 check on behalf of the Foundation to Harold Tanaka, athletic director of Farrington High School. The award was presented during half time at the homecoming game on the Roosevelt High School football field. This was wonderful exposure for the Foundation as the stadium was packed full. Even more fans were able to see it on television, a first for our FACF. As you all know, the depressed economy has affected the ample funding for athletic programs at all public high schools. FACF was happy and honored to be around to pitch in at this serious time of need.

Our beautiful new showcase depicting the names of all the benefactors of the FACF has been erected on the wall in the breezeway near the principal’s office. Benefactors are those who donated a minimum of $3,000 or more to the Foundation. A grateful mahalo goes to Chris Ho and Bob Miller, both faculty members at FHS for their expertise in completing this project.

Please sign up for the annual meeting that will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2010. It’s a good time to gather some of your classmates for a mini-reunion even if they are not members of FACF. In 2010, we will be honoring the classes of ’50 and ’60 and also recognizing members of the classes of ’39 and ’40.

Several months ago we took our granddaughter to see the Hawaii Theatre for Youth play, “Nightingale,” adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen. It was a story about a Chinese emperor who always wanted more and more until he met a nightingale who taught him to listen to the song in his heart. Thinking of himself did not make him happy, but rather lonely instead. His encounter with the nightingale helped rearrange his molecules within to change his spirit. The play had a happy ending because he listened to the song in his heart. This made me think about those of you who have listened to the song in your heart and have felt that happiness within. Thank you very much!

Malama Ke Kahi I Ke Kahi
David Jeong, Class of 1953

To Join FACF:
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