VIS) on Hawaiʻi Island will resume operations starting Thursday, July 15, more than a year after shutting its doors in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff have installed safety barriers and will implement proper social distancing that adheres to local, state and federal guidelines. Modified daily hours of 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m will be in effect until further notice.
Rodrigo Romo
Rodrigo Romo, newly appointed
VIS manager. “We need to make sure visitors know how to behave on the mountain and approach it with the respect it deserves.”
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St. Augustine coach appreciates giving back to alma mater
Jan. 25, 2021
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St. Augustine High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Rodrigo Romo, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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St. Augustine High School Boys Basketball Head Coach Rodrigo Romo, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.Cuate Santos /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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When Rodrigo Romo was hired at St. Augustine, “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” dominated the box office while “Justify My Love” by Madonna was about to top the charts.
It has been quite a ride for Romo who is in his in 30th season with St. Augustine boys’ basketball his 19th as the head coach, as he was an assistant for the first 11 years. During his time as the head man of the Knights, he has led them to eight district titles, four bi-district titles, two area titles and two regional finals. St. Augustine has also made the playoffs in 17 of the last 18 seasons under his guidan