(PSS) — 120 seniors graduated from Kagman High School — the Home of the Ayuyus — at the American Memorial Park amphitheater on Friday afternoon, May 30, 2025.
The class valedictorian was Jayda Isis Lizama Norita, who received the Board of Education Academic Excellence Award from BOE Chairman Aschumar Kodep Ogumoro-Uludong, BOE Secretary/Treasurer Antonio L. Borja, BOE members Andrew L. Orsini and Maisie B. Tenorio
The class salutatorian was Pia Helen Edangel Sablan Ngewakl, who received the Commissioner of Education Academic Excellence Award from Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho and other PSS officials.
The rest of the 10 graduates were: (3) Eric Manglona Pangelinan II, (4) Evangeline Carla Aldan Taitingfong, (5) Jayden Jean Kawai Pangelinan, (6) Keaulei Paula Rosario Deleon Guerrero, (7) Kaitlyn Nantsumi Ishida Aguon, (8) Ha’ni Breeze Rios Salas, (9) Brandon James Seman Sablan, and (10) Vickeyo Marisse Concepcion Quitugua.
The Principal’s awardee was Ellieyn No’elani Aguon-Presto while the Perfect Attendance Award went to Soulynna Sabeth Santos Camacho.
The Female Athlete of the Year Award was presented to Pia Helen Edangel Sablan Ngewakl, while the Male Athlete of the Year awardee was Austin John Sablan Diaz.
The Ayuyu Spirit Award went to Lyandra Divine Igitol Ngiraked.
Other awards
Five other awards were presented during the graduation ceremony. The Governor’s Award went to Jayda Isis Lizama Norita while the Lieutenant Governor’s Award was jointly presented to Pia Hele Edangel Sablan Ngewakl and Dezerae Jose Lampha Camacho.
Evangeline Carla Aldan Taitingfong received the PTSA Award while the Mayor’s Award went to Davin Zachary Camacho Nekaifes.
The Outstanding Female Graduate Award went to the class valedictorian, Jayda Isis Lizama Norita.
Unforgettable
The class valedictorian and salutatorian delivered a joint address.
Norita said, “That legacy lives in every smile we’ve shared, every challenge we’ve faced, and every moment we’ve made unforgettable,”
She expressed hope that her fellow graduates would carry this legacy far beyond the confines of their school. “That legacy is ours, and it will carry us far beyond these walls,” she said.
Ngewakl said: “If there’s one thing we’ve built together, it’s a legacy.”
“It is how we showed up for each other, in the way we care, supported, and reminded one another that even the toughest days had light,” she said.
The graduates
The members of the Class of 2025 are Abraham, Napoleon Paul, Adelbai; Diandra Yoshie Santos; Agbanlog, Nyaoli Heart Babauta; Aguon-Presto, Ellicyn No’elani; Aguon, Ka’lei Nani Junnel Pua; Aguon, Kaitlyn Natsumi Ishida; Aguon, Noah Francisco Aldan; Aguon, Shania Jean Delos Reyes; Aldan, David-John Deleon Guerrero; Arriola, Ana Antonia; Atalig Jr., Travanie Muna; Babauta, Manuel Romeo Saruyda; Baluyan, Hiromasa Joseph Tenorio; Baybay, Charles Joseph Cahinusayan; Blas Jr., James Robert Litulumar; Borja, Isidro Santos; Borja, Teriann Sue Fu; Camacho, Bryce Sablan; Camacho, Charisse Pangelinan; Camacho, Ean Kristofer Santo Tomas; Camacho, Jason Ezekiel Romolor; ; Camacho, Jose Lampha; Camacho, Justin Vaughn Rabwul Igitol; Camacho, Soulynna Sabeth Santos; Castro, Alexandria Abigail; Cepeda, Tehani Jenloise Iriarte; Concepcion, Jaziah Reyne Reyes; Cruz, Vyonika Jessalin Igitol; Dela Cruz, Cristobal Leon Sablan; Dela Cruz, Tyler Dominic Wakit; Deleon Guerrero, Jada Monique Villagomez; Deleon Guerrero, Kaya Mae Teofilia Sihawat; Deleon Guerrero, Keaulei Paula Rosario; Deleon Guerrero, Kurtis Chazz Tudela; Deleon Guerrero, Paige Margaret Pangelinan; Delia, Stanley Matthew Leonardo Cabrera; Diaz, Austin John Sablan; Esner, Kersan Kory Chipwelong; Evangelista, Achilles Elijah Lifoifoi; Faisao, Fina Jeresa Tedtaotao; Farley, Brian Alan Meriang; Fernandez, Cassandra Nikolette Ramirez; Fitial, Juco Jesudicto Limes; Flores, Harlan Jake Tudela; Guzman, Victoria Lei Cabrera; Hossain, Mohammed Israfil; Hurst, Irieyana Ferne Borja; Iakopo, Mametto Tapua’ialupe; Ibarola, Hadeel Abdulwadud Eid; Iguel, Andre Jones; Indalecio, Nia Jade Aguon; Jetley, Mercydes Bina Chandni Mendiola; Joab, Tsubakiko Mailie Koyama Halstead; Joakim, Delicia Josephine Wenio; Johnson, Imua Onio Kauamau’ole Deleon Guerrero; Kileleman, Kysha; Kisa, Matthew Jr. Wayne; Kubo Jr., Anthony (AJ); Kukkun, Kireiko Ricia Nogis; Laoyan, Sahara Ann Titus; Lieto, William Joseph Tudela; Litulumar, Lanieta Imma Rowann Itibus; Lizama, Luke John Agulto; Ma, Eric Yu Hang; Magofna Sablan, Francisco Nathaniel; Manalo, Angel Cryzelle Hinahon; Montenegro, Jett Wong; Muna, Vinnaleen Jowicia Fitial; Nekaifes, Davin Zachary Camacho; Ngewakl, Pia Helene Edangel Sablan; Ngiraked, Lyandra Divine Igitol; Ngirutoi, Keeven Oit Sharp; Norita, Jayda Isis Lizama; Norita, Tiarah Jayne Seady; Ocanada, Kate Sentinellar; Ogo, Janika Kayda Camacho; Omengebar, Kasey Ngesechemong Balingit; Palacios, Kody Jack Masga; Pangelinan II, Eric Manglona; Pangelinan, Christopher Alexander Igitol; Pangelinan, Jayden Jean Kawai; Pua, Levonnie Delia Nestor; Qiu, Rui Hua; Quitano, Raybiana Joniz Ichiro; Quitugua Jr., Jeffrey Peters; Quitugua, Damian Jerwon Castro; Quitugua, Vickeyo Marisse Concepcion; Rangamar, Toby Jay; Remoket, Myles Tasio; Reyes, Khara Mialane Andrea Manahane; Rogopes, Francisco Agulto; Romolor II, Ian Ignacio Litulumar; Romolor, Joshua Seth Pangelinan; Ruak, Phillip Anthony; Ruemau, Finaecia; Sablan, Aiyana Brileen Flores; Sablan, Allayna Agatha Norita; Sablan, Brandon James Seman; Sachuo, Iceman Muty; Sakisat, Adrianne Jewel Palacios; Salas, Ha’ani Breeze Rios; San Nicolas, Keoni Paul Tanate; Sanchez, Lyticia Bali; Santos, Dylan Matthew Camacho; Santos, Velma Clowieisa Mafnas; Satur, Marlena Rose Ludwig; Seman, Auytil Alton Willy; Sumor, Jazabelle Sablan; Sundiam, Nicole Nehemiah Contreras; Tabilisma, Dominico Chris Capalad; Tagabuel, Dezerae Jade Iginoef; Taitingfong, Evangeline Carla Aldan; Tasi, Bruce Uitime Duenas; Teigita, Ernie Jay Lamarc Urusangmal Atalig; Tito, Elizabeth Faustina Castro; Tudela, Joel Peter Kileleman; Tudela, Kaitani Claudine Santos; Tudela, Roquel Albie Lizama; Villagomez, Aizaiah Jake Cruz, and Villagomez, Francisco Dennis Monje.
Kagman High School’s top 10 graduates Jayda Isis Lizama Norita (valedictorian), Pia Helen Edangel Sablan Ngewakl (salutatorian), (3) Eric Manglona Pangelinan II, (4) Evangeline Carla Aldan Taitingfong, (5) Jayden Jean Kawai Pangelinan, (6) Keaulei Paula Rosario Deleon Guerrero, (7) Kaitlyn Nantsumi Ishida Aguon, (8) Ha’ni Breeze Rios Salas, (9) Brandon James Seman Sablan, and (10) Vickeyo Marisse Concepcion Quitugua pose for a photo with education and school officials at American Memorial Park’s amphitheater on Friday, May, 30, 2025
Valedictorian Jayda Isis Lizama Norita is congratulated by BOE Chairman Aschumar Kodep Ogumoro-Uludong.
Class salutatorian Pia Helen Edangel Sablan Ngewakl is congratulated by Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho.
Valedictorian Jayda Isis Lizama Norita poses for a photo with her family after receiving the Board of Education Academic Excellence Award from BOE Chairman Aschumar Kodep Ogumoro-Ulodong, Secretary/Treasury Anthony L. Borja, BOE members Andrew L. Orsini and Maisie B. Tenorio.
Class salutatorian Pia Helen Edangel Sablan Ngewakl poses for a photo with her family after receiving the Commissioner of Education Academic Excellence Award from Commissioner of Education Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho and other PSS officials. Also in photo are BOE members.
With Kagman High School administrators, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios presented the Governor’s Leadership Award to class valedictorian Jayda Isis Lizama Norita.
Salutatorian Pia Hele Edangel Sablan Ngewakl is one of the two recipients of the Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Award, which was presented by Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang.
Dezerae Jose Lampha Camacho is the other recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Award.
The Mayor’s Award went to Davin Zachary Camacho Nekaifes, who received the honor from Saipan Mayor RB Camacho.
The Outstanding Female Graduate Award went to class valedictorian Jayda Isis Lizama Norita.
The Principal’s Award was presented to Ellieyn No’elani Aguon-Presto. Also in photo are her parents and siblings.
The Distinguished PTSA Award was presented to Evangeline Carla Aldan Taitingfong.
The members of the Class of 2025 are introduced to the public.
In the foreground, a family member of one of Kagman High School’s top 10 graduates from the Class of 2025 lies on the ground to take photos.
