Setsu Okubo

Setsu. An enduring peace activist.

Miss Okubo as she was fondly known was my Japanese teacher. I sat across from the now famous John Berger. I would always snicker because as a haole boy he had trouble sometimes pronouncing the words.

Miss Okubo also made me her aide in Junior year and I loved it. She would often send me on errands during her class and I loved walking around the campus. Often during lunch periods we would talk story and she shared with me some of her beautiful beliefs.

I lost touch with her after senior year when I got married and left to go to Los Angeles to live. I will always remember you, Miss Okubo. You taught me values as no one else could and helped me to understand life.

I loved Miss Okubo. She was sweet and kind and had a really nice laugh. If you had her as your teacher she would drill you until you understood.

She taught Japanese language. It was fun being in her class. She asked me to be her class monitor to which I was happy to do. I gained a wealth of experience in doing office work.

Sets I miss you. I wished we could have stayed in touch more.

Rest in love Miss Okubo.