Updated 7/1/26

BREAKING NEWS -- "From Tokyo to Today." 

Falcons, the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived!

Christine Rojas Apriceno (JHS ’74) will host the Johnson High School All-Class 2027 Reunion that’s officially headed to San Antonio, Texas. A centrally located city that’s steeped in history and known as Military City, USA. With more than 300 years of military presence and one of the nation’s largest active-duty and retired military communities. San Antonio is the perfect place for Falcon’s to gather, reconnect and honor the legacy that shaped us.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17 through Tuesday, October 19, 2027.

Our reunion home will be the charming Hotel Valencia Riverwalk, a graceful retreat along the San Antonio River where our stories will flow as easily as the water below. It’s a setting designed for conversation, for rekindling friendships, for welcoming new ones, and for experiencing the deep, unmistakable joy that comes from a history we carry together.

The celebration is for every Falcon who wore our colors, walked our halls and added their voice to the legacy we still share. Come home for a few days. Bring your memories, your heart and your passion. Together, we’ll honor the path that guided us and celebrate the enduring force that connects us still, the thread that binds us and made us Falcons for life.

Our theme, “From Tokyo to Today,” reflects the extraordinary journey that made us as military brats, global, resilient, connected and proud.

We’ll be sharing more exciting and surprising details as the reunion plans take shape, including the application form and other important parts. Until then, stay tuned and set aside a few quarters.

We ask you to please join us and carry the word far and wide, adding your voice to the chorus that will help shape this reunion into one of the most memorable chapters in our shared story.

Hotel Valenia Riverwalk

Updated 2/9/26

LASTEST NEWS! 

2027 JHS SAN ANTONIO REUNION IN PLANNING STAGES

Chris Rojas Apriceno (JHS ’74) and Rick Tavares (JHS ’67) have officially volunteered to host the next Johnson High School All‑Class Alumni Reunion in Military City USA — San Antonio, Texas, planned for 2027. Final dates will be announced as we are scouting several hotels that have different availabilities.

We are already hard at work organizing what promises to be a memorable, high‑spirited celebration of Falcon pride. Monthly updates will be shared as planning progresses, so everyone can stay connected and in the loop.

Start saving a few quarters, because this reunion is shaping up to be something truly special. We will let you know as soon as we finalize the dates!

San Antonio Riverwalk

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following folks were recognized for their efforts in keeping us all connected  

• Kay Boudreaux Weaver, 1963
• Marilyn Sebastian Ayers, 1963
• Susan Trout Orr 1966
• Ken Hoppe, 1971
• Helen Nakano, Faculty

CLICK HERE for 2025 Reunion activities

Honoring Our Stories -  @ 2025 JHS All-Class Reunion.

“In the end, we must remember who we are and where we come from.” These words, spoken by Emperor Meiji in The Last Samurai, carry significant weight for many of us gathered here. As military brats, our families have been shaped by lives of service and sacrifice. Our stories are the threads that weave together a community built on resilience, adaptation and the enduring ties of home, wherever that may be.

As we celebrate the culmination of the 2025 JHS All-Class Reunion, it is fitting to pause and reflect on the rich montage of experiences that define the military brat community. We come from different places, backgrounds and generations, yet we share common roots in the unique challenges and joys of growing up connected to military service. Our voice matters, not just as individuals, but as a collective with powerful stories to tell.

Our memories, joyful, painful and everything in between, are powerful tools for connection and understanding. By embracing and sharing our authentic stories, we contribute to a tradition of resilience and camaraderie that enriches us all. Each story is a vital piece of the mosaic, illustrating not only where we’ve been, but how we’ve grown and adapted along the way.

I invite each of you to consider the impact of your own story. Take time to contemplate your roots, the places, people and moments that have shaped you. Recognize that your experiences, both positive and flawed, are valuable. By sharing your journey, you help others feel seen, understood and appreciated. Sharing the imperfect parts of your journey is just as important as highlighting your successes. When you acknowledge your vulnerabilities, your doubts and even your regrets, you create space for others to do the same.

Your story can inspire, comfort and strengthen those around us. It has the power to bridge gaps and build a deeper sense of belonging for all of us. It is not only the moments of adventure and triumph that define us, but also the stories that contain both celebrations and struggles. These stories allow us to truly understand ourselves and each other, forging connections that endure beyond any single place or moment in time.

As this reunion comes to a close and we look forward to the future, let us honor our legacy by embracing and sharing our stories. Let us remember who we are and where we come from, proud members of a community shaped by service, sacrifice and the unwavering ties of home. Through our collective narrative, we continue to build a tradition of resilience, camaraderie and belonging that will sustain us for years to come.

Keep it Aloha 🤙🏼🌺🌴🍍 — feeling excited in North Myrtle Beach.

This speech was given by Rick Tavares, Class of 1967 @ 2025 JHS All-Classes Reunion held at
Myrtle Beach SC.