Photos by TIM YUJI YAMAMOTOKirkwood (front).

Older brother Owen (age 8) is showing his stringer of trout tooPast Japanese School PTA presidents in attendance were recognized for their leadership and hard work.

including those residing in Southern California.SEJSCC board member Ernie Nishii.just west of the organizations original location.

1994: Completion of the new annex building added nine more classrooms and a multipurpose room used for Hawaiian dance.While Hikiji and Yuso Kurihara have retired.

giving the opening address and leading a silent tribute to members who have passed away.

Long-term teachers were also honored for their devotion and dedication: Hitomi Nonaka (35 years).others have multicultural identities.

There is also the cultural spirit behind it — such as manners.Its my way of giving back to all the people who have taught me.

Q: So you had already been training under Hideko Sensei while you were still in middle school in the U.I feel an even deeper sense of appreciation and a desire to give back.