40th Class Reunion: Hogan High School Class of 1985 - Dinner

40 Years Later: Hogan Sr. High Class of 1985 Reunion Dinner at Union Hotel, Benicia

Date: October 18, 2025 | Location: Union Hotel Restaurant, Benicia, California

Forty years after graduating from Hogan Senior High School, members of the Class of 1985 gathered for a pre-reunion dinner at the historic Union Hotel in Benicia, California. Before heading to the official reunion event at the Rellik Tavern, a core group of classmates representing the Filipino-American community came together to reconnect over shared memories and familiar voices.

Hogan Sr. High School Class of 1985 reunion dinner at Union Hotel, Benicia, CA.

 

In the photo:

Front: Arnel Pacanza, Ben Carbonell, Glenn Victa, Gloria Arzaga-Vega, Nolan Highbaugh, Missy Cabrera, J.F. Perseveranda, Jim Abad, Julie Chong-Sinai, Martin Nunez.

Back: Tony Magbitang, Rudy Jandoc, Tony Palisoc & Melana Paris.

Hogan Sr. High, the 1980s, and a Generation Coming of Age

In the mid-1980s, Hogan Sr. High School was more than a school. For many Filipino-American students, it became a cultural intersection where identity, community, and resilience were shaped during formative years.

Union Hotel: A Reunion Begins Over Dinner

The Union Hotel, known for its historic atmosphere, became the site of quiet reconnection. As classmates talked and laughed, the past blended with the present.

Additional Group Photo (Version 2)

Alternate angle of the group photo outside Union Hotel.

Prelude to the Main Reunion at Rellik Tavern

This dinner served as a personal reconnection before joining a larger group of classmates at the Rellik Tavern.

Forty Years Beyond Graduation

Since 1985, classmates have built families, careers, and new lives, yet reunions like this highlight the strength of early bonds.

Next Installment: Rellik Tavern Reunion

This post is the first in a multi-part documentation series. More images and coverage from the Rellik Tavern reunion will follow.

Conclusion

The 40th reunion dinner at the Union Hotel marked a meaningful return to shared beginnings, honoring the enduring story of the Hogan Sr. High School Class of 1985.

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