won the best in theme and essay contests in the primary division.
In the elementary division, sixth grader Daril Hermogenes of GES won first prize for his entry, “Join the Band of Education and March to Success,” which was adopted as this year’s Education Day theme.
Jacqueline Ronte, a fifth grader of Kagman Elementary School, won second prize for her entry — “Education: The Foundation of Excellence,” while fifth grader Adela Saralu of William S. Reyes Elementary won third prize.
In the logo-making contest, Saipan Southern High School’s Kyung Eun Kim was named overall winner while Joaquin Tito of Hopwood Junior High and Jacob Palacios of Chacha Oceanview Junior High finished second and third.
In the essay competition for the primary grades, San Antonio School’s Yvonne Indalecio won first prize; Clea San Nicolas of Gregorio T. Camacho, finished second; and Michelle Temol Beal of Tanapag placed third.
In the high school division, ninth grader Lallane Guiao of SSHS was awarded the top honor; Shaun Kyle Butter of Hopwood was second place; and Daisy Lynn Demapan of Kagman High School won third prize.
In her winning essay, Guiao made a meaningful comparison between education and music.
“Education is a lifelong process that requires time for a person to fully prosper…like a band needs a group of instruments and musicians to make medleys,” Guiao wrote.
“In life, we need people to correlate with others using their talents and interest. Without it, we can never march to success…. As band members work together to produce beautiful music, so must we, if we want to achieve great things. Great things require great sacrifices.”
The student winners will also be honored and recognized during today’s Education Day celebration at Koblerville Elementary School.
