“The outcome of today’s event meant so much to everyone involved. Our parents, guardians and guest were able to see the LISS Tiger pride when coming together for a festive event such as this. We have grown substantially as a school and our performances showed exactly what we are capable of doing,” stated Wayne Pangelinan, LISS director.
During this period, LISS successfully invited students from abroad in its education-tourism program, totaling 24 students to date with additional numbers expected in a few weeks time.
“The education-tourism aspect we are developing has so much potential and LISS is at the forefront of building this for the CNMI,” Pangelinan said.
The students from abroad participated, immersed and involved themselves into the program.
“Building confidence and spirit is one aspect of LISS’ true character,” said Susan Satur, LISS teacher.
The school program showcased a variety of performances from dance routines in groups, the school wide performance of the 12 days of Christmas and a few numbers of vocalization singing “Feliz Navidad.”
“We are a small institution with bigger dreams for everyone, our faculty takes that extra step to ensure we reach out to our students, this program proved our strength cohesively,” said Pangelinan.
LISS is offering its winter afternoon programs on leadership, science, research and presentation and computer programming from Jan. 5 to March 31, 2009.
For more information, call 288-2006.
(VFW) — Veterans of Foreign Wars Saipan Post 3457 released the names of the winners of its annual youth essay contests, Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen.
Voice of Democracy is an oral essay open to students in grades nine through twelve.
This year’s winners are: First place, Zelena Palijo from Calvary Christian Academy; second place, Jermaine Peres, also from Calvary Christian; and third place, Nacita Aldan from Marianas High School.
Patriots Pen is a written essay open to students in grades six through eight.
This year’s winners are: first place, Karen Alamer, Calvary Christian Academy; second place, Ian Rogolifoi from Mount Carmel; and third place, Daphne Dela Cruz from Hopwood Junior High.
All winning students will receive a certificate of achievement and a cash award to be presented at the VFW headquarters on Beach Road.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5:30 p.m. All students and their parents or guardians are urged to attend.
Additionally, each year the VFW recognizes teachers from all grade levels who promote civic responsibility and patriotism in the classroom. This year’s winner is John H. Davis Jr. from Marianas High School.
Green Meadow School students win Math Court, forensic awards
Green Meadow School Math Court Winners
Date: Dec. 13, 2008
Venue: Koblerville Elem. School
Number Sense:
Kinder 5:
Second Place: Jhanylin Cruz, Claire Marzan, Christian Palattao
Third Place: Mikee Mendoza, Ivan Sitchon
Second Grade:
Second Place: Danielle Pineda
Third Grade:
First Place: Amelito Dalusong Jr.
Second Place: Kathleen Trinidad
Third Place: Monica Aira Usi
Fourth Grade:
Second Place: Danielle Coloma
Third Place: Kaela Valencia
Algebra
Kinder 5:
First Place: Jhanylin Cruz
Second Place: Mikee Mendoza, Christian Palattao
Fourth Place: Ivan Sitchon
First Grade
First Place: Rbjacob Malonzo
Second Place: Miguel Mallari
Second Grade:
Second Place: Angel Legaspi
Third Place: Danielle Pineda, Anniea Saturno, Robin Reyes
Fifth Place: Pionnah Gregorio
Third Grade
First Place: Amelito Dalusong Jr.
Third Place: Kathleen Trinidad
Coaches: Ms. Sony G. Natividad, Ms. Leonor Marfil
Math Coordinator – Ms. Grace Rosete
Principal – Ms. Marilyn Divino
Primary Grade Forensic Conference Winners
Date: Dec. 6, 2008
Venue: San Antonio Elem. School
K-2 Division:
1st Place: Duo B- Andrea Monique Agtarap & Gabrielle Shanikka Flores
1st Place: Choral Speaking A: 1. Ryan Louis Divino
2. Gabrielle Shanikka Flores
3. Pionnah Rosej Agtarap
4. Anniea Sofia Saturno
1st Place: Choral Speaking B: 1. Art Vincent Alfeche
2. Sean Aaron Ancheta
3. Ardel Austin Ciolo
4. Ian Willard Ranin
5. Dustin Ross Salilin
2nd Place: R.F.MA- Robin Matthew Reyes
2nd Place: Duo A- Ian Willard Ranin & Dustin Ross Salilin
2nd Place Choral Speaking A:
1. Andrea Monique Agtarap
2. Angel Sean Legaspi
3. Danielle Pineda
4. Robin Matthew Reyes
5. Tianna Thalia Villagomez
3rd Place: Duo A: Angel Mae Oropesa & Kimvherly Ann Dela Cruz
3rd Place: Duo B: Ryan Louis Divino & Anniea Sofia Saturno
4th Place: D.I. Kristina Crisostomo
5th Place: Choral Speaking A:
1. Kristina Crisostomo
2. Jhanylin Cruz
3. Claire Marzan
4. Christian Palattao
3-5 Division:
1st Place: D.I. Chekaina Coloma
1st Place: R.F.E Ma. Fatima Briones
1st Place: R.F.D Amelito Dalusong Jr.
1st Place : R.F.A Aira Monica Usi
1st Place: Duo B Ian Lemuel Elnas & Piolo Gregorio
2nd Place: R.F. B Kathleen Trinidad
3rd Place: D.I. Ma. Theresa Dalusong
3rd Place: Choral Speaking A:
1. Mary Grace Briones
2. Keandre Deseo
3. Patricia Sablan
4. Joshua Saturno
4th Place: H.I. Amelito Dalusong Jr.
5th Place: D.I. Patricia Sablan
Coaches:
Program Coordinator- Ms. Grace Rosete
K5- Ms Sony Natividad
1st Gr.- Ms. Moody Binuya
2nd Gr. & 4th Gr.- Ms. Eleonor Alejo
3rd Gr.- Ms. Marilyn Divino
(MAFEA) — The Marianas Association of Filipino Engineers & Architects will be having a Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 21 starting at 12 noon.
It will be held at the Garapan Central Park Pavilion.
All Mafeans are encourage to attend the party.
All Filipino engineers and architects are also invited.
The Hi-Pitch Band and the Mafea Band will provide entertainment.
For more information, contact any of the following: Bong de Guzman, 233-5938; Lito Marquez, 286-6337; Jun Liberato, 789-4127; Domie Aquino, 789-5168; or Hector Sevilla, 233-7049.
DUI/sobriety checkpoints
(DPS) — The Department of Public Safety’s traffic section will be conducting DUI checkpoint on Dec. 24 and 31.
On Dec. 24, the first checkpoint will be on Beach Road Chalan Kanoa in front of Carmen Safeway Supermarket. It will start at 7:30 p.m. and end at 8:45 p.m.
The second checkpoint will be on Beach Road Susupe in front of Minachom Atdao. It will start at 10:30 p.m. and end at 11:45 p.m.
The third checkpoint will be on 2W Highway Gualo Rai in front of Han’s Corporation. It will start at 3 a.m. on Dec. 25 and end at 4:15 a.m.
On Dec. 31, the first checkpoint will be on Beach Road Susupe in front of the multi-purpose center from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
The second checkpoint will be on Beach Road Chalan Laulau in front of the intersection of B&R Auto Shop, from 10:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m.
The third checkpoint will be on 2W Highway Chalan Laulau in front of PTI, from 3 a.m. to 4:15 a.m.
Traffic officers will also conduct highway criminal interdictions, saturation patrols, aggressive driver interdictions, and laser enforcement.
