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Hogan Spartans '85: Martin Nunez Roasts Dondi Reyes After 40 Years!

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Stockton, CA • March 2026. Hogan Spartans '85: Martin Nunez Roasts Dondi Reyes After 40 Years! martin nunez roast, dondi reyes birthday, hogan high class of 1985, stockton filipino, fil-am celebration. Stockton, CA • March 2026 Hogan Spartans '85: Martin Nunez Roasts Dondi Reyes After 40 Years! Nearly five minutes of laughs, memories, and truth — only a barkada  in their 'young & stupid' high school days can pull off a roast like this. We already covered the big picture of Michael "Dondi" Reyes' surprise birthday celebration in Stockton — the Hogan High Class of '85 showing up in force, the laughs, the nostalgia, the family. But there was one moment at the surprise party that deserves its own post: Martin Nunez taking the floor and delivering a roast that only a true barkada forged throughout Hogan Senior High School days could pull off. Martin spoke for nearly five minutes st...
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Hogan High School Class of 1985 Reunion: Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc in Stockton

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Stockton, CA • March 7, 2026. Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc: Hogan Spartans '85 Brotherhood at the Lake. Stockton, CA • March 7, 2026 Martin Nunez & Tony Palisoc: Hogan Spartans '85 Brotherhood at the Lake Laughter, old stories, and lifelong bonds as the Class of 1985 reunites at Michael Dondi Reyes' birthday celebration. There is a specific kind of laughter that only comes from brothers who have known each other for over four decades. At the recent lakeside gathering for Michael Dondi Reyes in Stockton, Martin Nunez and Tony Palisoc reminded us all what "Civic Memory" really looks like in action. Hogan Class of '85: Martin Nunez and Tony Palisoc sharing a laugh. The table was filled with more than just food; it was filled with the shared history of the Hogan Spartans Class of 1985 . Whether it was catching up on life today or reaching back into the vault for stories f...
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WATCH: Surprise Kitchen Hula Dance at Michael Dondi Reyes’ Stockton Birthday Bash

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Stockton, CA • March 7, 2026. Liane and friends perform a surprise hula dance in the kitchen during Michael Dondi Reyes' birthday celebration. Video captured by J.F.R. Perseveranda. Stockton, California • March 7, 2026 Surprise Kitchen Hula at Dondi's Birthday Bash Liane and friends caught in a spontaneous, joyful moment — pure Fil-Am party spirit in Stockton. I accidentally came upon them and got the video! While the music played outside for Michael Dondi Reyes' surprise birthday celebration on March 7, 2026, Liane and her friends were caught in a beautiful, impromptu hula dance in the kitchen. This candid Stockton moment perfectly captures the spirit of the Hogan Spartans family and the vibrant Filipina/Hawaiian culture that defines our community celebrations. ✨ POST HIGHLIGHTS Surprise hula performance by Liane & friends. Michael Dondi Reyes' 2026 Stockton birthday bash. Ca...
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Celebrating Dondi Reyes: A Hogan High School Reunion

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Celebrating Dondi Reyes in Stockton A Fil-Am Reunion in Stockton: Hogan High Spartans gather to celebrate Mike "Dondi" Reyes. By J.F.R. Perseveranda | March 7, 2026 | Gear: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Hogan Spartans Reunion with Dondi — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra © J.F.R. Perseveranda Class of '85 Hogan Spartans showed up for Dondi Group shot before Rudy & Martin took off. Rudy had to take off early per usual. Left to right: Rudy, Tony M, Tony P, Martin, Jim, Dondi, J.F. TO ALL MY FELLOW SPARTANS Sorry I’m a little slow with getting these photos out! I’m a subscriber to the Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom ecosystem, and I’ll admit—I’m pretty "anal" when it comes to my edits. Currently, I’m experimenting with balancing high-end quality with smaller file sizes so the site stays fast without losing the photo sharpness...
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Location: Stockton, CA, USA
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Celebrating Michael Dondi Reyes: USMC Veteran & Hogan Spartan Reunion

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Stockton, CA • March 2026. Celebrating Fil-Am Brother Michael Dondi Reyes: USMC Veteran and Hogan Spartan Reunion in Stockton. Michael Dondi Reyes, USMC, Hogan Spartans, Stockton, Filipino American, fil-am, birthday, kapatiran, Sony a7III. Stockton, CA • March 7, 2026 Michael Dondi Reyes: USMC Veteran & Hogan Spartan Reunion in Stockton A Spartan reunion on March 7 — Hogan High alumni gather in Stockton to celebrate the 59th birthday of USMC veteran Michael Dondi Reyes. Happy Birthday Michael! — Shot on Sony a7III © J.F.R. Perseveranda The night of March 7 was one for the books. Your schoolmates from Hogan High School and I were so glad to share in your special night. Liane, thank you for orchestrating a perfect surprise that brought the crew together. ★ Did You Know? Stockton, California is home to "Little Manila" — one of the earliest and most significant Filipino-American...
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