On December 19, the Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers, Local Union 1889, celebrated the graduation of 35 apprentices.  The Class of 2009, held its graduation at the Dole Cannery, Lanai Ballroom.  All of the graduates fulfilled the criteria of 8 semesters or a minimum of 580 classroom hours and also completed working 10,000 apprenticeship hours.  The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50, would like to recognize and extend its heartfelt congratulations to these outstanding members and wish them all the best in the coming years!

THE GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2009

Wendall Tavares, Michael Rita, Harry Shimizu (Kona), Richard Tacgere, Jr., Ted Galton, Jonathan Lenchanko, Michael Rojas, Brant Arelliano, Scott Nitta, Neal Wakabayashi, Dexter Ching, Walter Nunuha, Ikaika Lacson, John Atiburcio, Bronson Adric (Maui), Douglas Gonzaga (Maui), Nathan Nakamura (Maui), Sean Cordero, Anthony Oliveira, Shane Sunahara, Bradley Gackstetter, Brandon Shito, Stephen Dela Cruz, Larry Tolentino (Kona), Angel Pascual, Joseph Dela Cruz, Jonah Nunuha, James Agana, Keoki Galton, Jerry Hanawahine, Jerry De Peralta, and Darryl Ohelo.

CLOSEST TO GRADUATING

John Perez Doi, Lance Kaui, and Chester Popa