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Tonga High School Ex-Students Web Site Newsletter |
WORDS FROM THE WEBMASTER & OUR NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
Welcome to the THSESWS monthly newsletter for the month of August 2002. As seen on the picture above, members of the San Franscisco Chapter paid a visit to his Majesty, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. According to our correspondents from San Francisco,"this was quite a treat for all members who did turn up, His Majesty was pleased to see ex-students of the school that he founded in 1947".
During the last week of the month, our editor - Miss 'Amelia Piutau contacted the principal of Tonga High School in an effort to keep our channel of communication with the current school more proactive. The principal was pleased to hear that ex-students of Tonga High School living abroad are infact very interested in the welfare of current students and everything else that is going on in regards to Tonga High School. Lata Langi (the principal) has assured Miss Piutau that she will do everything she can to keep ex-students abroad informed of what is going on with Tonga High School. Let's cross our fingers and hope for the best!
Faka'apa'apa atu
SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER, HEREBY PUBLICLY DECLARES, JUNE 4TH TO JUNE 8TH 2003, AS THE OFFICIAL TONGA HIGH SCHOOL COMMEMORATION DATES, - THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!
PAST EVENTS: 
Tonga High School Alumni – San Francisco Chapter's Newsletter.(2nd edition)
HOLA COM`ESTAS, MALO E LELEI, GREETINGS!a) KE MONIMONU MONITONU, ‘AE HAU ‘O TONGA’!
Ne vekeveke mo haka ‘i he langi kuo tau ‘ae loto ‘oe ni’ihi ‘oe tu’unga matu’a, moe finematu’a, ako tutuku, ‘oe vahenga San Francisco,‘ihe’e nau lavenga monu’, ke nau lele atu ‘o fai ha fiematamu’a kihe ‘ene ‘Afio’, ‘i he ‘api ko Tau’akipulu, ‘i Hillsborough, ‘i San Francisco (8/02). ‘Oku koloa’ia ‘ae loto ‘oe kau kolisi tutuku’, ‘ihe “‘esi afi moe maa’imoa ma’ongoonga, ‘ae Tama’, o hoko ia koe kalofiama, kene huluhulu ho tau ngaahi ‘alunga ‘ihe ko eni’ pehe’ kihe kaha’u na.” “ Ke lau ai ho mau Fefine’ moho mau Tangata’.”Ne lakoifie lelei pe ‘a ene ‘Afio’, pea na’ane finangalo lelei mo loto hangamalie, ‘o tali ‘ae ki’i fononga tu’a.
Ne poto e fakafotunga’ ‘o makatu’unga ia, ‘ihe ngaahi fale’i moe poupou ‘ae ‘Ofisa fale’i, Leafa Tuita Taumoepeau. Ne ‘ikai ha me’a ‘e mo’ua, ke fai aki e fotu’, ka na’e teuteu ‘ehe ‘Ofisa Fale’i moe Palesiteni’, Ma’ata F. Misinale, ‘ae ngafa ‘oe kau fefine mei falehanga, pea koe Konisela’, Tevita ‘O. Kolokihakaufisi, na’ane loto fakato’ ki lalo, kene teuteu ‘ae taumafa’, mo e ngafa ‘oe kau tangata’, mei tokanga, ke fakahoko ‘aki ‘ae fatongia’.
Koe tahi’i toa ‘oe vahenga San Francisco, Samuela Hala’ufia, na’ane fakatu’uta ‘ae ngaue’, pea na’e tataki ‘ae ‘ouau fakafeta’i mo fakalaumalie ‘e ‘Eliate Laulaupea’alu.LONG LIVE THE KING OF TONGA!
Incredible was the experience, though rare, some of the San Francisco Chapter members, were privileged to have an audience with His Majesty, at his residence, Tau’akipulu in Hillsborough, San Francisco (8/02).
Those who seized this propitious opportunity, to be up close and personal with His Majesty, were certainly honored and very appreciative, for his forethought and his astounding future intuition. His vision has far reaching effects, hence very advantageous, directly and indirectly to all who were fortunate, to trail his footsteps.
His Majesty was in excellent health, receiving us in splendid spirit.
Advisor, Leafa Tuita Taumoepeau’s, cultural knowledge and insight, guided us through the appropriate protocol, a hand on lesson, for those of us who lacked in traditional perception. Cultural presentation was organized by the Advisor and the President, Ma’ata F. Misinale, on behalf of the women. The Tonga Consulate in San Francisco, Tevita ‘O. Kolokihakaufisi, was generous enough to prepare His Majesty’s banquet (taumafa) on behalf of the men. Our eloquent spokesman for this mission was, Samuela Hala’ufia, and leading us with the spiritual thanksgiving offering, was the devout ‘Eliate Laulaupea’alu.WORD FROM SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER’S ADVISOR! (Leafa Tuita Taumoepeau)
“Please extend a BIG THANK YOU to all ex-students, who participated in the visit to the King. I understand that in our country, feelings are divided regarding Royalty. I say “to each his own”, but sometimes we need to separate the issues, to enable us to have a clearer picture. The fact remains, he is our founder and within each of us, still is that feeling of gratitude. When he’s gone, then we will not be obligated to pay our respect, to anymore ‘hou’eiki’ if we do not want to.
‘Ofa pe ke mahino.
Malo’ e ngaue moe kei manatu.”
Leafa.CURRENT EVENTS:
b) NEWSROOM UPDATE- FYI!1. SAN FRANCISCO – “HOLA!” TRUE, to the spirit of “To the Best,” and pressing firmly on the pedal, the San Franciscans resorted to getting their hands dirty, in order for this project to be successful. Our vigorous approach, is mainly due to the “time constraints,” and our aspiration to give this commemoration our all. A successful General meeting, ensue the Working Committee’s initial meeting last month, where a lot of the members attended and shared magnificent ideas.
The undisputable dedication, plus the genuine devotions to Tonga High School, offers great potential to the Association, hence draws out more of it’s members to active participation. Consequently our future prospect looks very very promising. The Committee is anticipating more, if not all of its members to partake in this historical and festive celebration. “THANKS TO ALL S.F. members for attending our last meeting!”
Tweaking and twisting, scheduling and planning are very much underway. The BLUEPRINT of the master plan was drafted to scale and was approved by the General membership with no contest. The delicate cosmetic detailing is the Committee’s next major undertake.
2. AOTEARA –“ KIA ORA!” Words are spreading like wild fire, and it draws our attention to the class of 1968, led by a few troopers from NZ. They embark on a mission of their own, with their gaze fixed further out than the Kiwi dare to venture. San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is their ultimate destination. “Welcome class of 1968!”
3. THE FRIENDLY ISLANDS – “MALO’ E LELEI!” Tongans ex-student’s enthusiasm is contagious since NZ, and can’t be contained, according to George Moengangongo ( Executive Committee Vice President). Initiations and queries, as to when the ‘ako faiva’ aspects initially begins, is a frequent proposal posed these days.San Franciscans, are drawing from the camaraderie spirit expressed by these groups of ex-students, and certainly will follow suit to keep the flame of the torch brightly ablaze, till we pass it on to the succeeding host.
Suffice to say, inquiries are pouring in to the Committee, in quest of information pertinent to next year’s festivity. Support is also, extremely phenomenal. Local chapters are as fervent as we are, such as Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, Seattle, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, San Diego and Reno etc. We are thrilled, to recognize such positive response; moreover we expect a close affiliation with these neighborly chapters.As always, the San Franciscans will not stifle you with suspense, but will keep you posted as we promised, but for now SIT BACK, RELAX and TAKE IT EASY under the KASIA TREE, kae palu ha tau kava, as we await the main SHOW.
FUTURE EVENTS:
c. ON THE AGENDA!
(i) HULOHUA KAAFAKAFA – BOOGIE, ALL NIGHT LONG.(9/27/2002)“Ke tulou moe Ha’a kotoa ‘oku taku he tala ‘o Tonga, kau talanoa mou lauola, Apiako’anga Ma’olunga ‘o Tonga, ‘ene moto Kihe-Lelei-Taha.”
‘Oku fakaafe’i loto vela mafana atu kimoutolu ‘ehe Palesiteni moe Kautaha ako Tutuku ‘oe Ako’anga Ma’olunga ‘o Tonga ‘ihe Bay Area, ke mou me’a mai ke tau kaafataha,‘o fetaki nima ke fataki e maa’imoa ‘ae Tama ko Taufa’ahau Tupou IV.
‘I he po’uli hifo ‘oe po 27 o Sepitema, 2002 ‘e fakahoko ai ha hulohula kaafakafa, pea koe pehe pe hulohula ‘ae Kautaha ako Tutuku, TA,HA,SA, pea tu’u teki hotau ngaahi neave kotoa,‘o hange ha mo’ui kuo ‘akilotoa, pea mole moha toe fakaumiuminoa. Mou me’a mai, fakaafe’i mai e famili’ moe ngaahi maheni’, pea taki mai moe fakamo’omo’oni’, pea kapau ‘oku fiu kumi pea ke ZOOM tokotaha mai, ‘o toki ‘auhani mo ‘ai hao sei he ngaahi fo’i mavaetangi ‘oe lalo Paini ‘oe Tonga Hai, pea ke foki ai kuo kaniseli ho’o mo’ui fakamamani’, pea kuo ke tuha mo taau moe hala ki hevani’.
Ko ‘etau ‘aliaki pe kihe ta ‘ae papahia’, pe koe ta’e’aonga ‘ae ‘amplifier’ ‘ae kau tame’a’, pea koe ngaahi fasi foki ‘oe kuonga’, kuo fili mai ke fakato’li’a ‘aki ho’o ngaahi ‘sway’ kotoa.
Koe ‘uluaki feinga pa’anga foki ‘eni ‘ae Kautaha’, koe fakataumu’a ke fakamonu e koloa ne fakakahoa ‘aki ki taua mei ‘Aotearoa’, ‘ihe fakamanatu koia hotau ‘aho ‘i he ta’u ni’. Koe fuofua fakahoko mai ‘eni ‘ae fakataha lahi fakata’u ‘ae Kautaha ako Tutuku, Ako’anga Ma’olunga ‘o Tonga’, ki ‘Amelika ni, pea ‘e fakahoko ia ‘ihe aho 4 ‘o Sune ‘oe ta’u ‘oku hanga mai’.
Kainga Tonga moe kau Kolisi tutuku, koeha ‘a taua ‘e fai? Me’a mai keta ma’alali, he koe katoanga ‘oku teuaki. Koeha pe ha’o tokoni, temau tali ia moe loto fakafeta’i.Me’a’ofa’ - $10.00 pea he’ikai ta’ofi ai ‘ae ngaahi fu’u loto ‘oku fita’a’.
Tamea’ – me’a mai ‘o me’a tonu, na’a taku ko ha’ate Sani tungua’
Teunga’ – Kihe-lelei-Taha, pe koe tali ai leva hota ui Sepitema’.
Taimi – 8:00 efiafi’, kihe kiokio ‘ae manu ‘ihe mafoa ae ata’
Feitu’u – #104 San Bruno Ave. Skycrest Shopping Center, (Hall ‘o Talo Mahu’inga)“Ake leva ‘eta manatu, kihe kuohili pea moe fa’u, kuo tu’u koe fakatalutalu lave ai koe pea mo au. Fakapo’ ‘oiauve, malimali loto pe’, TONGA HAI ‘ENA HE FOHE’, ta’ ki liku pea ta’ ki fanga, ko si’ota polepole’anga.
Faka’apa’apa atu..
Kautaha Ako Tutuku, Ako’anga Ma’olunga ‘o Tonga ‘i he Bay Area
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(ii) NEXT ON THE CALENDAR - SF CHAPTER’S GENERAL MEETING.(10/26/2002)Again please mark your calendars, a friendly reminder to all San Francisco members and any Tonga High School ex-students who are visiting the area. All are welcome, to bring along your productive suggestions and inputs to our next meeting. PLEASE, make a NOTE, invite and make an extra effort to bring any of the inactive members or just bring any relevant information and we’ll (the committee) pick it up from there.
*Date – OCTOBER 26th, 2002. (Saturday)
Place – President’s Residence, (861 Blossom Way, HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA.)
TIME – 2:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m promptly.(iii) FUND RAISING DANCE
Date – November 20th, 2002.
Detail will follow as it is confirm.Till next time everyone. Stay tuned to the next San Francisco, Tonga High School Ex- student’s newsletter.
Mucha Gracias, Malo’ Aupito, Thank You!Publicity Coordinators.
Lucia Mateialona-‘Olive & Kaneisi V. Cambridge.
NEWS FROM NEW ZEALAND:
AGM Meeting
Greetings from Aotearoa!!!
The Tonga High School Ex-students (NZ) conducted its Annual General meeting on Tuesday 6th August 2002. The newly elected members for the committee 2002/2003 were:
President: Rev. Tavake Tupou Vice President: 'Eseta Finau Secretary: Telusila Moala-Vea Assistant Secretary: 'Ana Fonua Palu Treasurer: Latainuku Tahaafe Assistant Treasurer: 'Amipeliasi Palu Auditor: Sione 'Akau Assistant Auditor: Lautala Lasike Members: Fitalika Kula
Le'ota Tahaafe
'Amelia Folaumoetu'i
'Alisi Saafi
'Inoke Kalauta
We would like to take the opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude to our fellow ex -students for the successful AGM. We understand it is very important to elect new members to continue the commendable tasks that implemented by the previous executives especially with the preparation for the Annual Get together in America in 2003 and in Tonga in 2004.
Siasi Fktahataha - 25th Celebration
The Tongan Congregation Church (Loto Tonga) would be conducting a Church celebration towards the end of the month of August and we proposed for our Lakalaka to be part of the entertainment. However, the Punake was not feeling well and and not many people attending practice, we had to cancel this event.
Launching of new book - "Island Kingdom Strikes Back"The newly published book by Kalafi Moala known as 'Island Kingdom strikes back' was launched in Auckalnd recently. Kalafi is an ex student of THS and he was in the class of 1959.
Graduate
We would like to congratulate 'Amipeliasi Palu for completing his Bcom degree at University of Auckland. Well done 'Amipeliasi!
Classes of 1968, 1972, 1978, 1985 & 1986
These classes are consistently maintaining meetings and get together in preparation for the trip to the America as the next THS celebration is confirmed to be held at San Francisco.
NEWS FROM MELBOURNE:
It is now only a few days away from our spring and the weather is getting warmer, trees are starting starting to have green leaves, buds are now emerging from all plants capable of flowering and everything seems to be on the up after a cold winter. As usual, Melbourne is always quiet and nothing much happening lately. Everyone is busy doing his/her own daily routine but one thing is always on everyone's mind and that is the celebration in San Francisco. We would like to come but it all depends on getting our fare, our schedules and others.
Melbourne will have representatives going to San Francisco and it is only a matter of how many will be able to go. So, for the time being - Melbourne is quietly doing a few plans for the upcoming celebration next year.
Faka'apa'apa atu
Loseli, Finau & Lavinia (Secretaries)NEWS FROM TONGA:
There has been some news sent from Tonga but due to technical difficulties, we are unable to open the file. We are working on the problem and when we finally fix it we will insert the news as soon as possible. Therefore, check back later!
Until Next time, so long!
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