After the Inatuas Cultural Dancers took the stage, a transformer of the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. in As Terlaje went off at 6:30 p.m. when the Island Warriors were about to perform.
Power was restored over an hour later.
During the power outage, most of the vendors, especially those serving food and drink, continued accommodating their customers.
David John Apatang, this year’s event coordinator, said the number of visitors and guests this year exceeded their expectations.
NMC students, with the assistance of the Department of Public Safety, conducted a fundraising drive as part of the Charter Day activities.
A group of students acted as arresting officers to detain students, faculty and even visitors.
Those arrested were detained in an improvised prison cell and were released once his or her bail was paid.
NMC President Carmen Fernandez and other college staff members were among those who were “detained.”
But what caught the attention of most visitors was the pole climbing booth.
A lot of students and visitors tried their luck to climb the slippery 15 feet metal pole to get the $100 bill hanging at the top.
It was, Duane Blas of Marianas High School who finally reached the top only to learn that he was disqualified because he used his shirt to help him climb the pole.
In his second attempt, using only his hands and feet, Blas again reached the top and won the prize.
In an interview, Blas said he was very happy because it was his birthday that day.
“I just turned 15 today,” he added.
Among the highlights of the Charter Day celebration was the Marianas Idol, Charter Day Dance Crew contest and the Battle of the Bands.
NMC also recognized four individuals for their commitment and dedication to the mission of the college.
The list of winners will be announced by NMC today.
