The award seeks to recognize individuals and groups outside of the EPA who are making significant contributions to improve the environment.
More information on the Friends of the Monument and the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument can be found at http://marianamonument.blogspot.com.
NMC graduation candidates meeting
(NMC) — Spring 2009 graduation candidates of Northern Marianas College are invited to attend the graduation committee meeting scheduled for March 24 in room A-9 on the NMC campus at 2 p.m.
The meeting will feature updates on graduation, as well as a discussion on the commencement theme, choices for the keynote speaker, plans for the commencement banquet and other aspects of the graduation.
For more information, contact Jack Kiyoshi Jr. at 234-5498 ext. 1021, or e-mail [email protected].
All students preparing to graduate in May 2009 are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.
Live fire releases on FDM
(EMO) — The U.S.military will conduct live fire releases on Farallon de Mendenilla on March 23-31, and April 1-3, 8 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Due to the danger imposed by this activity, Gov. Benigno R. Fitial is advising the public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, to stay away from this area during the time and dates indicated.
Should you have any questions, contact the Emergency Management Office at 322-9528 or 322-9529, VHF marine channel 16, or through HF single sideband radio on 5.205.0.
(Superior Court) — This is to inform all prospective jurors for panels “ES” that the jury selections scheduled for March 23 at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom 205A have been cancelled until further notice.
For further information, contact Dora SN. Decena, jury coordinator, or Cecilia R. Sablan, deputy clerk, at 236-9765.
Tinian JROTC team to compete in DC
TINIAN — After advancing through two phases of competition, the Tinian High School JROTC academic team composed of Patrick Diaz, Alisha Shrestha, Chelsie Manglona and Carl Lou Espinosa will compete in the final championship round of the College Options Foundation’s 2009 JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl in Washington, D.C., on the campus of George Mason University, on June 26-30, a media release stated.
The Tinian HS JROTC team competed in two rounds of competitive online play against thousands of JROTC students from across the world to win its place in the championship and the trip to D.C.
In these rounds, students were tested on standard high school curriculum: math, science, English, and leadership skills, specifically what they will see on SAT and ACT tests.
The Tinian team is one of only 24 in the nation to advance to the finals.
The JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl is a nationally recognized academic competition created exclusively for JROTC students.
By participating, cadets learn the values of citizenship, academic competition, and college opportunity.
The competition creates tremendous opportunities for JROTC and its cadets by demonstrating the academic abilities of JROTC students.
The Tinian team was recently presented the 13th Brigade First Place Plaque by Lt. Col. Bob Gay, director of CNMI JROTC, for their outstanding performance during the Brigade Online competition on March 13 in front of the entire school body, its school principal Florine Hofschneider, the CNMI Youth Summit Council high school members, teachers and chaperones.
Gay said this is a very big achievement for not only Tinian but the entire Public School System and the JROTC program.
He said a number of our CNMI JROTC programs did exceptionally well in both the academic and leadership competitions and we want to continue to excel in these national endeavors.
“There is much to do before the June competition. The cadets will need to study hard and be prepared to take on the best of the best. They will also have a great learning experience by meeting cadets from around the world, touring Washington, D.C., and establishing lasting friendships,” he said.
Covenant Day debate today
THE Seventh Annual Covenant Day Debate will be held this afternoon, March 23, in the CNMI Supreme Court chamber at Guma Hustisia in Susupe, a media release stated.
The action starts at 3 p.m.
Finalists in junior and senior divisions will debate the resolve “U.S. Public Law 110-229 violates the CNMI’s right of self-government under Section 103 of the Covenant.”
The NMI Council for the Humanities, which sponsors this event annually, invites the general public to attend this entertaining and thought provoking event.
Correction
Galvin S. Deleon Guerrero is no longer the principal of Mount Carmel School as incorrectly reported in Friday’s article titled “Deleon Guerrero Will Leave BOE After GOP Primary.” Deleon Guerrero resigned as principal in early February.
