(PSS) — Tanapag Middle School promoted 101 eighth graders to high school in a drive-thru ceremony on June 4, 2021.
“Shoot for the Moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars,” was this year’s promotion theme.
The class valedictorian is Elizabeth Babauta while the salutatorian is Pia Ngewakl.
“This is just the beginning of our journey, and one of many achievements to come. I encourage you all to continue to do you best, support one another, and never give up,” Babauta said in her remarks. “From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank my parents, family, friends, teachers, and most importantly our principal [Hilda Rios] for supporting us through these difficult times.”
Babauta is also the recipient of the Board of Education Academic Achievement Award which was presented by BOE Chairman Andrew L. Orsini, BOE member Maisie B. Tenorio, school principal Hilda Rios and vice principal Felisa Brel.
Class salutatorian Ngewakl, in her remarks, said, “As we celebrate this milestone in our lives, let us not forget all the TMS teachers and staff that helped guide us through this challenging school year.”
She added, “We now leave TMS with a wealth of knowledge to overcome even greater obstacles.”
Ngewakl was also presented with the Commissioner of Education Academic Achievement Award by the commissioner, Dr. Alfred B. Ada, Associate Commissioner Eric Magofna, PSS Federal Programs Officer Tim Thornburgh, Finance and Budget Director Arlene Lizama, Human Resources Officer Lucretia Borja, Head Start/Early Head Start Director Lathania Angui, and Senior Director for Accountability Research and Evaluation Dr. Rizalina Liwag.
Also joining TMS in celebrating the promoted students were Francisco M. Sablan Middle School principal Cherlyn Cabrera Osung, Dandan Middle School principal James Sablan, Hopwood Middle School principal Victor Borja, and Chacha Oceanview Middle School principal Martha Kintol.
Awardees
TMS school principal Hilda Rios and vice principal Felisa Brel presented the Principal Leadership Award to Jerome Manzon.
Babauta received the Best in English Language Art and Best in Science Award while Ngewakl is this year’s Best in Computer awardee.
Best in Social Studies is Philip Megino.
Best in Math is Maria Borja.
Best in CCLHS (Chamorro, Carolinian Language and Heritage Studies) are Babauta, Ngewakl, Megino and Keaulei Deleon Guerrero.
Best in Art are Babauta, Megino, Jennievive Flora, Abbigelle Delos Reyes and Mary Donna Clyburn.
Best in Physical Education/Health are Ngewakl, Megino, Justin Loma, Ha’ani Salas, Sheira Delos Rosa, and Keaulei Deleon Guerrero.
Best in Leadership Corps are Babauta, Ngewakl, Keaulei Deleon Guerrero, Philip Megino, Savanah Francisco, Kate Ocanada, Justin Loma, Alexandria Castro, Breseis Guiab, Shayne Villena, Levonnie Pua, Kenny Laquian, Lyticia Sanchez and Ha’ani Salas.
Tanapag Middle School held its drive-thru promotion ceremony on campus, Friday, June 4, 2021. This combination of photos shows 69 of the 101 promotees.
Board of Education member Maisie B. Tenorio of Saipan fist bumps an eighth grader of Tanapag Middle School during a promotion ceremony at TMS on June 4, 2021.
Newly promoted eighth grader Elizabeth Babauta is Tanapag Middle School’s valedictorian and recipient of the Board of Education Academic Achievement Award. Also in photo are her family, school principal Hilda Rios and BOE Chairman Andrew L. Orsini.
Salutatorian and Commissioner of Education awardee Pia Ngewakl poses with her family, Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada and school principal Hilda Rios.
Tanapag school principal Hilda Rios with Principal’s Leadership awardee Jerome Manzon, his family and friends.
Student Ha’ani Salas with her proud mother, school principal Hilda Rios, and Board of Education Chairman Andrew Orsini.
A promoted Tanapag Middle School eighth grader with his family.
Chacha Oceanview Middle School principal Martha Kintol fist bumps a promoted eighth grader of Tanapag Middle School while Public School System Federal Programs Officer Tim Thornburgh looks on.
PSS Federal Programs Officer Tim Thornburgh fist bumps a promoted student.
Hopwood principal Victorino Borja, PSS Senior Director Dr. Rizalina Liwag and Board of Education member Maisie B. Tenorio of Saipan congratulate a promoted student.
Francisco M. Sablan Middle School principal Cherlyn Cabrera Osung and PSS Infrastructure Technology Director Jesse Tenorio congratulate promoted students.
PSS Human Resources Officer Lucretia B. Deleon Guerrero fist bumps a promoted eighth grader.
Commissioner of Education Dr. Alfred B. Ada, BOE Chairman Andrew Orsini and BOE member Maisie B. Tenorio cheer on the promoted students.
A promoted student dances with joy.
PSS Human Resources Officer Lucretia B. Deleon Guerrero, Dandan Middle School principal James Sablan, Head Start/Early Head Start Director Lathania Angui and PSS Finance and Budget Director Arlene Lizama celebrate the Tanapag students’ promotion to high school.
Tanapag school principal Hilda Rios congratulates one of her promoted students.
Tanapag school vice principal Felisa Brel celebrates with one of her promoted students.
Associate Education Commissioner Eric Magofna greets a promoted student.
PSS and BOE officials join the Tanapag Middle School family for a group photo after yet another successful school year.
