“I honestly was stunned by the news. All my fears, worries, and discomforts of finding a way to pay for college were released that morning. I’m still trying to fathom the fact that I was accepted to my first-choice college with a full scholarship,” said Demapan.
At Stanford, Demapan plans to study pre-medicine and symbolic systems.
The middle child of Maura and Gregorio Demapan, Darren Demapan is currently ranked first in his high school class.
His parents have been very supportive of his academic pursuits, always stressing the importance of performing well in school, being active in extracurricular activities, and striving for higher education.
Darren Demapan is an active member in the National Honor Society and has joined plays hosted by the International Thespian Society.
After school, he spends his time at Oleai Elementary School as an Americorps member.
He is looking forward to studying pre-medicine as well as majoring in Stanford’s unique symbolic systems interdisciplinary program.
After Stanford, he hopes to attend medical school and specialize in neurology.
Based in Palo Alto, Ca., QuestBridge connects high-achieving low-income students with opportunities at 27 leading colleges across the country including Yale University, Williams College, and Stanford University.
In 2009, QuestBridge helped 268 high school seniors gain admission and full scholarships to top-tier colleges through the National College Match program. More information is available at www.questbridge.org.
Moylan’s promotes Tenorio
MOYLAN’S Insurance Underwriters (Saipan) Inc. has announced the promotion of Cathy Tenorio, to acting general manager, CNMI branch, a media release stated.
Tenorio has been with Moylan’s Insurance since 2007 and has 12 years of professional insurance experience.
She was born on Saipan to Pedro Arriola Tenorio (deceased) and Isabel Sablan Tenorio and is married to Sixto Igisomar.
Together, they have two kids, Kenneth and Dominic. Tenorio is a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School.
She replaces Tami Hunter, who has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
THE CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities will start the 2010 DD Awareness Month celebration with a proclamation signing ceremony today, March 1, at 3 p.m. in the governor’s conference room on Capital Hill.
This year’s theme is “The Power of Cooperative Doing: The act of empowering others empowers you!”
The festivities will include presentations, training, and outreach activities to be conducted on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota throughout March.
For more information, call 664-7000/1/2.
NMC retains law firm that specializes in higher education
(NMC) — Northern Marianas College has retained the law firm of Cabot Mantanona, LLP, to assist in bringing resolution to urgent, legal matters facing NMC.
Cabot Mantanona possesses a broadbased practice with specialties in government and business litigation, higher education representation, and federal claims (Title VII). The firm also has extensive experience in financial services, real estate, probate, and other areas of law.
“The Law Firm of Cabot Mantanona has successfully represented many of the region’s companies and organizations,” said Lorraine T. Cabrera, NMC interim president. “Their experience in representing institutions of higher education like Guam Community College and the University of Guam is especially advantageous to NMC.”
READING WITH THE STARS.
From left, PO2 Jason Tarkong, Oleai Elementary School student council president Ilaarchem Ythemar, Steve Smith, Cuki Alvarez, school principal Glenn Muna, John Tagabuel, Viola Deleon Guerrero and Remy Seman pose after the “Reading with the Stars” activity at OES on Feb. 19.
