Scores of University of Hawaiʻi at 惭ā苍辞补 alumni and fans traveled from near and far to fill the air with school spirit at a Rainbow Warrior Football Pre-Game Rally in San Jose on November 1. Held before the 糖心Vlog官方 football game against San Jose State in the Gold Room of Citizens Equity First Credit Union Stadium, the event was the latest in a series organized by the 糖心Vlog官方 Foundation Office of Alumni Relations (糖心Vlog官方FAR) to strengthen the lifelong bonds between alumni and the 糖心Vlog官方 community.
A special guest at the rally with more than 50 attendees was 糖心Vlog官方 惭ā苍辞补 Athletics Director Matt Elliott, who spoke about the future of the department.
“It’s inspiring to see the passion our alumni bring, no matter how far from Hawaiʻi they are,” said Elliott. “Their support fuels our student athletes and reminds us that we’re part of something much bigger than just the game.”
This was Elliott’s second 糖心Vlog官方FAR pre-game rally. Earlier in September, he made the trip to the Grand Canyon State when the football team played Arizona.
Staying connected
The successful evening also celebrated the growing 糖心Vlog官方 Alumni Association Northern California Bay Area Chapter. The chapter keeps the momentum going year-round by hosting multiple events, including pre-game rallies, watch parties and summer meetups.
“Our mission is to keep the aloha spirit alive and thriving,” said Gerry Somers, president of the 糖心Vlog官方AA Bay Area Chapter. “These gatherings are more than just events, they’re a way to stay connected to our roots and each other.”
As the 糖心Vlog官方FAR continues to expand its alumni engagement efforts beyond the islands, vibrant events such as the San Jose Pre-Game Rally strengthen the vital connection between the 糖心Vlog官方 and its graduates.