Alumni Week Event Details

Class Gift Check Presentation & Committee Mahalo
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Alumni Week Kickoff: Voyaging Home Keynote Address
Dillingham Hall, 6 p.m. (no cost to attend)

Hear from Punahou President Michael Latham ’86 and our classmate and Master Navigator Nainoa Thompson’ 72. Open to live audience. Also will be recorded for on-demand viewing at a later date.

Voyager ’72 Forest Bathing – A Reunion with Nature
Lyon Arboretum, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (New Session Added)
Reconnect with fellow alums, the natural world and your inner nature on a forest bathing walk facilitated by our classmate and Hawaiʻi’s first certified forest therapy guide, Phyllis Look. Forest bathing is an evidence-based wellbeing practice, inspired by Japan’s Shinrin-yoku. This gentle, mindful walk of less than a mile will include opportunities to share, as well as to sit in quiet contemplation. Appropriate for most fitness levels.

Punahou Alumni Association (PAA) Awards Ceremony
Dillingham Hall, 5 p.m. (no cost to attend)

Voyager ’72 Oahu Dine-Around | Various locations
We are rounding up reservations at favorite restaurants on Tuesday and Wednesday for small-group dining experiences to meet up with friends or get reacquainted with other classmates. Couples and singles are welcome! On the registration form, opt in to be on the list to attend one or both nights and our coordinators will take it from there.  

Voyager ’72 Forest Bathing – A Reunion with Nature
Lyon Arboretum, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Reconnect with fellow alums, the natural world and your inner nature on a forest bathing walk facilitated by our classmate and Hawaiʻi’s first certified forest therapy guide, Phyllis Look. Forest bathing is an evidence-based wellbeing practice, inspired by Japan’s Shinrin-yoku. This gentle, mindful walk of less than a mile will include opportunities to share, as well as to sit in quiet contemplation. Appropriate for most fitness levels.

Voyager ’72 Golf Tournament at Royal Kunia Country Club
94-1509 Anonui, Waipahu, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Calling all golfers! Swing into a day of fun on the championship Royal Kunia links, where the spectacular panoramic view of the entire south shore of Oahu make it one of the most picturesque courses on Oahu.

Voyager ’72 Coastline Cleanup with Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii Kahuku Golf Course, 56-501 Kamehameha Hwy, 9 – 11:30 a.m. (no cost to attend)

Our plan is to spend a few hours of community service in the morning (optional), followed by lunch and a fun family day at Kikila. Carpools will be organized.

The Kahuku coastline has attracted some of the worst marine pollution in our islands. Educate yourself and your family on the importance of our stewardship as we join members of the class of ’97 in clearing plastics and other ocean debris from this coastal area.

Voyager ’72 Kikila Family Day
55-202 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (no cost to attend; optional plate lunch available for purchase in advance)

Whether or not you participate in the morning beach cleanup, join us for a family day (kids and grandkids welcome) at our classmate’s historic home, Kikila, where we spent our Senior Skip Day! Opt in for a tasty plate lunch or bring your own provisions, then plan to relax, cool off in the refreshing pool or at Pounders Beach, play some paddle tennis and lawn games, and most of all, enjoy the fellowship of classmates. 

Buff ‘n Blue Back to School (For Reunioning alumni only)
Punahou School, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (varying costs) Punahou offers a variety of on-campus classes, from lauhala plaiting and lei making to exploring Punahou’s Archives. Info at http://www.punahou.edu/alumni/reunion

E Ho‘i Mai (All Alumni Celebration)
Academy Quad, 4:30-6:30 pm. (no cost to attend)
Punahou hosts an evening of food, refreshments and entertainment for all alumni.

Voyager ’72 Sunset Reception: Punahou, Palaka and Pupu Party
Home of Jean and Ethan Abbott, 6-9 p.m. (adults only)
Jean and Ethan Abbott host the Class of ’72 at their oceanfront home in Wailupe. Look forward to a magical evening of renewing friendships as we harken back to Carnival 1971, when palaka reigned. Relax in carnival casual attire and revel in the beautiful setting, tastes inspired by Carnival, and the camaraderie of our classmates. Special mahalo to brewmaster Bill “Noodle” Leary for contributing his Poi Pounder Hawaiian Ale, a small-batch pale ale that he crafts at his Coconut Island Brewery in Windward Oahu.

Voyager ’72 Class Photo
Dillingham Hall steps, Punahou School, 2 p.m. (no cost to attend)

Voyager ’72 Memorial Service
Thurston Memorial Chapel, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (no cost to attend)
Join us as we remember our fallen sisters and brothers at this special memorial service arranged by our classmates.

Voyager ’72 President’s Reception
President’s Home, 3:45-4:30 p.m. (no cost to attend)
Dr. Mike Latham, Punahou class of 1986, and his wife Jenn, honor the Class of ’72 with a pre-luau reception on the Punahou campus.

Alumni Luau
Rice Field, 4:30 – 9 p.m.
Let the fun begin as Punahou stages its first “in person” luau in two years. Stay tuned for details, including our class photo and parade to the luau tent.