She received the Board of Education Award for getting the highest grade point average and maintaining an exemplary scholastic and academic record.
Roman Tudela, 13, received the second highest honor, the Commissioner Award.
The other students in the top 10 were Anna Ada, Kimberly Agulto, Jolisa Pangelinan, Tasha Dela Cruz, Reignna Ngiramolau, Kiona Mendiola, Kelsey George, and Janet Kaipat.
This year’s Principal Leadership Award went to Querico C. Borja Jr.
Twenty-six of the newly promoted students received the American Citizenship Award; 17 were given the Gold Presidential Education Award; and 44 obtained the Silver Presidential Education Award.
In her valedictory address, Joyner thanked her teachers and
Parents for “exposing me to the diversity of this world we live in.”
She added, “You’ve created this sort of balance between self-discipline and a whole lot of pizzazz within me.”
Tudela, in his speech, said high school will be way harder and tougher but taking responsibility is the key to success.
“The education we attained here has prepared us for the challenges that await us in high school.”
CNMI Crimestoppers program coordinator, Police Officer 2 Jason Tarkong, was the keynote speaker.
He reminded the students to get involve in noble undertakings, and refrain from immoral activities.
Board of Education Chairwoman Lucia Linda Blanco-Maratita told students to do their best in all their endeavors.
Emphasizing the Public School System’s slogan “Students First,” Education Commission Rita Sablan said it is the ultimate goal of PSS to improve student learning.
“It’s all about you and we’ll be doing this for you,” she said.
Patrick Camacho, Student Council president, and Kimberly Agulto of the National Junior Honor Society also delivered their messages to the students.
School principal Vincent Dela Cruz led the presentation of certificates as well as subject awards and other special awards to the students.
