The association has been actively promoting cross-cultural understanding among Nagaoka citizens, especially for the youth, who are our future leaders, through many exchanges overseas.
This is the 10th year that junior high school students from the region have visited the island. Students have greatly benefited through this exchange in the past years.
All the students are very thrilled about visiting Saipan, especially after they learned much about its culture and history through several orientations they had.
The exchange program began on Nov. 24 and ended on the 28th.
The visitors were 31 junior high school students from Nagaoka City and 11 chaperons.
At Mount Carmel School, the visitors introduced Japanese cultural traditions such as origami and games while participating in the Thanksgiving Mass.
The visiting students also spent one night of homestay at the Mount Carmel students’ homes.
While here, the visitors toured historical sites on island such as the Last Command Post.
They listened to a lecture about the history of World War II and enjoyed Saipan’s beautiful beaches and sea.
They also had a chance to shop.
When not homehosted, the students were accommodated by the Saipan Grand Hotel.
The delegation leader was Tomonobu Haga, director of the Nagaoka City International Center.
Haga has traveled to many countries and teaches his students about Saipan.
He said he really felt in love with Saipan, especially its friendly people.
Green Meadow School students win forensic awards
(GMS) — Green Meadow School did it again at the Primary Grade Forensic Conference held at Kagman High School on Nov. 14.
GMS excelled in both K-2 and 3rd-5th Divisions accumulating 36 honors in different competition categories.
School administration expresses sincere appreciation for the parents supports and for serving as judges, to teachers for untiring efforts in guiding the competing students during the preparation and on the competition day, and especially to all competing students for bringing honors to their family and school.
K-2 Division (K-3-2nd Grade)
Choral Speaking B
3rd Place
Jody Coloma
Joshua Alfred
Rayven Daca
Morgiana Alepuyo
Naveen Lucinara
5th Place
Alyson Red Camacho
Princess Casey Melchor
Taliyah Bocago
Nicole Sune
Desiree Maratas
Dramatic Interpretation-A
3rd Place-Raphael Christian Galang
4th Place-Aldraine Angelo Galang
5th Place-Jill Anne Marie Mallari
Dramatic Interpretation-B
4th Place-Joshua Alfred
5th Place-Dustin Ross Salilin
Humorous Interpretation-A
2nd Place-Mikee Mame Mendoza
Humorous Interpretation-B
2nd Place-Kristine Jane Crisostomo
4th Place-Isaiah Miguel Mallari
Impromptu-A
5th Place-Dustin Ross Salilin
Impromptu-B
5th Place-Radge Palma
Duo-A
3rd Place-Kristine Jane Crisostomo & Mikee Mame Mendoza
4th Place-Morgiana Alepuyo & Rayven Daca
Duo-B
4th Place-Chelsea Garcia & Henin Zhea Pamintuan
5th Place-Angel Mae Oropesa & Natalie Hirsbein
Readers Forum-B
1st Place-Aldraine Galang
Readers Forum-C
1st Place-Alexandra Belle Dalusung
3rd – 5th Division
Choral Speaking-A
2nd Place
Ezekiel Alfred
Amelito Dalusong Jr.
Keandre Phillip Deseo
Joshua Cristian Saturno
3rd Place
Pionnah Rosej Gregorio
Ryan Louis Divino
Franchesca Del Pilar
Anniea Sofia Saturno
Choral Speaking-B
2nd Place
Andrea Monique Agtarap
Gabrielle Shanikka Flores
Gelomener Narciso
Robin Reyes
Tianna Villagomez
3rd Place
Ma. Fatima Briones
Danielle Coloma
Ma. Theresa Dalusong
Angela Reganit
4th Place
Mary Grace Briones
Chekaina Coloma
Monica Aira Usi
Humorous Interpretation-A
4th Place-Angel Sean Legaspi
Impromptu-A
4th Place-Keandre Deseo
5th Place-Danielle Coloma
Duo-A
2nd Place-Andrea Monique Agtarap & Gabrielle Shanikka Flores
3rd Place-Piolo Gregorio & Zamuel Alfred
Duo-B
2nd Place-Ezekiel Alfred & Monica Aira Usi
Readers Forum-A
3rd Place-Tianna Thalia Villagomez
5th Place-Piolo Gregorio
Readers Forum-B
2nd Place-Franchesca Del Pilar
5th Place-Angel Sean Legaspi
Readers Forum-D
4th Place-Zamuel Alfred
Readers Forum-E
3rd Place-Justin Palabay
4th Place-Mary Grace Briones
Coaches:
K-3 – Ms. Moody Binuya
K-4 – Mrs. Joy L. Chapap
K-5 – Mrs. Sony Natividad
1st Grade – Mrs Leonor Marfil
2nd Grade – Mrs. Marlyn Divino
3rd Grade – Mrs. Eleonor Alejo
4th Grade – Mr. Manuel Castro
5th Grade – Mr. Cenon Ayuman
Puengin Inetnon on Friday
PUENGIN Inetnon will be held again this Friday in the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot.
Canton Restaurant, Lynn’s BBQ, Fong’s Bakery, Champ’s Shave Ice and Bali Fashion will be selling food, drinks, snacks, clothing, and crafts.
The Library’s Bookmobile will be available for the public to check out books.
Puengin Inetnon takes place every government payday. It begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.
Puengin Inetnon is a family oriented event, and alcohol is prohibited at the market site.
Interested vendors can call Jesse Torres at 256-7678 for applications.
Kagman Saturday Flea Market
Kagman’s Saturday Flea Market will be held on Dec. 5 in the Kagman Community Center’s parking lot.
The flea market is held every government payday Saturday.
You may only sell your used items. Tents and tables will be provided.
Interested sellers can call Jesse Torres at 256-7678 for more information.
