Samoa: KANANA FOU CLASS OF 2016 — “FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM”

Samoa: KANANA FOU CLASS OF 2016 — “FEAR OF GOD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM”

Samoa/Mayo de 2016/ Samoa News

Resumen: El Kanana Fou de la escuela, Clase de 2016, celebró su ceremonia de graduación ayer por la mañana en la Capilla Taunu’u Ua bajo el tema sacado de la Biblia – Libro de los Proverbios: «O le mata’u i Le Atua, o le lea o le amataga poto «(» el temor de Dios es el principio de la sabiduría «).

The Kanana Fou High School Stallions Class of 2016 held its commencement ceremony yesterday morning at the Ua Taunu’u Chapel under the theme pulled from the Bible — Book of Proverbs: “O le mata’u i le Atua, o le amataga lea o le poto” (“Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom”).

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This year, the Stallions produced 39 scholars who are well on their way to bright futures.

Top honors went to class valedictorian Monalisa Afoa who scored a 1260 on her SAT and will be attending the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) in the fall.

In her speech, Afoa reminded her fellow graduates to seek out guidance from God, and “remember that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” She urged her peers to obey their parents, obey God, and everything else will fall into place.

Monalisa Afoa — Valedictorian for Kanana Fou HS Class of 2016 pictured with her family. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean]

Afoa was introduced by the Class of 2016 salutatorian, Quendolynn Eseroma who graduated with a GPA of 3.92 and a SAT score of 1130.

Eseroma has been accepted to Washington State University and was awarded the Southern Utah University-Centurium Non-Resident Scholarship of $5,000 per year.

Quendolynn Eseroma — Salutatorian for Kanana Fou HS Class of 2016. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean]

In her brief introductory remarks, Eseroma fought back tears as she spoke about her relationship with the ‘sister she never had’. She told the audience that she and class valedictorian Afoa came to Kanana Fou as strangers and now they will be leaving as the ‘best of friends’.

Both girls are members of the National Honor Society.

In addition to the top two, other students from the graduating class received numerous awards and letters of acceptance from colleges and universities off island. Some have opted to swear in to service in the US Armed Forces while others will begin their quest for higher learning at the American Samoa Community College.

Those who may be part of the ASCC Fall 2016 class roster include: Fa’amagalo Tanu, Fanuatanu Moliga, Florence Ulutu, Florina Ching Sam, Jamaica Taimalie, Jessie V. Faleafine, Junnette Boat, Kimberly Feagaimaleata, Kirikiti Aulaumea, Li’amatua Tufele, Lizabelle Mata’u, Mataniufeagaimaleata Ioane, Peniamina Poasa, Peretana Tima, Pita Tusitala, Sanito Eliu, Selafina Patea, Toke Vivao, Tuutautala M. Ioane, Andrew Misioka, Bernice Fa’alevao, Castello Namo, Elisa Luani, Emmanuel J. Afusa, Uputaua Faleali’i, Vaipuna Tunoa, and Vaoita Taumanupepe.

Graduates who have been accepted to Southern Utah University are Vaipuna Tunoa, Celestine Sasa Shalhout, Florina Ching Sam, Jamaica Taimalie, and Quendolynn Eseroma.

Future military servicemen and women include Filifiliauro Sa’au, Florina Ching Sam, Junnette Boat, Lizabelle Mata’u, Maryrose Iramk, Paige Ale, Peniamina Se’elua, Uputaua Faleali’i, Carizmon Ae, and Demelio Tua.

A Presidential Academic Scholarship of $10,000 was awarded to Jessie V. Faleafine who scored 1410 on the SAT and has been accepted to Johnson and Wales University.

Katherina Roe was accepted to Chaminade University in Honolulu, and she is eligible for scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $12,000 per year.

Osana Esekia has been accepted to Weber State University in Utah and Keiser University in Florida with a merit scholarship of $3,500 per year for four years.

Brendalynn I’amanu Fuimaono scored 1110 on the SAT and has been accepted to Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

Graduates with multiple scholarship offers and letters of acceptance include: Celestine Sasa Shalhout, Demelio Fruean Tua, and Uputaua Faleali’i.

Shalhout scored 1170 on the SAT and has been accepted to Southern Utah University with a Centurium Non-Resident Scholarship of $5,500. She also has the choice to attend Mira Costa Community College in Oceanside, CA

Uputaua Faleali’i, with an SAT score of 1360, has enlisted in the US Army, although he was accepted at Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, and Southern Utah University.

Demelio Fruean Tua, who was accepted by the most colleges and received the most scholarship offers of all the graduates, rounds off our list of future leaders.

Demelio Fruean Tua of Fagasa and Pago Pago finished off his high school years with an SAT score of 1640, the highest for KFHS, not including numerous scholarship awards from off island colleges and universities. Tua will attend Wentworth Military Academy/ROTC College in Missouri in the fall on a full ride merit scholarship. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean]

Tua was accepted to Wentworth Military Academy/ROTC College in Missouri with a merit scholarship, full ride of $25,000.

This doesn’t include a $45,000 merit scholarship from Pacific University, $30,000 merit scholarships from both Northern Arizona State University and Montana State University in Bozeman, and $25,000 merit scholarships from Colorado State University and Dixie State University.

Yesterday’s two-hour long ceremony concluded with the graduates being spoiled with candy and flower ulas, cards stuffed with monetary gifts, balloons, tuiga (headpieces) adorned with dead presidents, and plenty of tears, hugs, kisses, and congratulatory messages from parents, family members and friends who were present.
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Thirty-nine (39) students graduated from Kanana Fou High School Thursday, May 26, 2016. Seen here is the graduating class of 2016 performing a special farewell number for the teachers, staff, and faculty of KFHS during their