gift of Charles and June Keene.

Long-term teachers were also honored for their devotion and dedication: Hitomi Nonaka (35 years).aikido and other social activities.

field representative for Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco; Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi; Norwalk Mayor Tony Ayala; Norwalk City Councilmember Margarita Rios; and Ken Inouye.1928: Two acres of land adjacent to the Nawa family ranch were purchased.SEJSCC President Dean Wada served as master of ceremonies.

The Dance Club recognized three members for over 40 years of dedicated service.which provided the Sho Chiku Bai sake cask.

Former National JACL President Ken Inouye was among the speakers.

with head teacher Hitomi Nonaka.which brought many teachers from Japan.

That led me to begin studying with Bando Mitsuhiro Sensei.we brought over wig masters (tokoyama-san) and makeup artists (kao-shi) from Japan.

we see each other and dance together with a smile.and what it means to stand in between the two.