To Break or Not To Break!?

Vibrant Kathy Martin is one of the teachers that will leave SCA this summer. These few days, she has been working on grades and tying together loose ends with classes that she has been teaching here so that incoming teachers will have an idea on how and where to continue. The school will lose so much in Kathy -- very instrumental in various areas of responsibilities at SCA and at the community level.

Kieko Kiki Kanemoto and Sr. Foustina Nedelec MMB at the main office. For these two, there is a special sweetness to summer break that others don't know of. Sr. Foustina is waiting for a all-community activity that her convent sisters will do in a few days to come. Kiki is starting to implement work on a new addition to the school library: Pacific Collection Project. She has so much to share about this project.

Gracelyn Rhaym and Nasaria Dinney of Business Office waiting on summer students to pay registration and other outstanding payments of olden days. For them, money is the solution to all our miseries and misfortunes at SCA.

Summer Break but not quite so for teachers

(above: Registrar Marcelly Marcus working on grades and reports for 4th quarter 09)

The graduation ceremony last Thursday signaled the conclusion of classes and beginning of summer break for students, and some teachers. But, for some others, the word "break" is a misnomer for this week and perhaps a few more days. By declaration from Princial Wayne Olap, today, June 3, 2009, would have been deadline for all teachers to submit their 4th quarter grades for sy08-09.

Summer session for those who need to make up grades (juniors down) and for in-coming freshmen will start June 15, 2009 and end around the end of July. As of this morning, only 30 freshmen-to-be have actually registered. We anticipate getting 70 new students for next school year.

Graduation 2009

Bishop Amando Samo, front right, Mayor Florentino Jessy of Weno, center, and Fr. Jim Croghan, front left. At the back row: Mr. Jack Fritz, chairman of school board, with cap, Deacon Eliot Cholymay, center, and Fr. Julio Angkel, pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Dublon and school board member.

Principal Wayne Olap, standing, chatting with former principal Mariano Marcus and Vicar of Chuuk Vicariate, Fr. Basilio Dilipy, far right, minutes before the start of the ceremony.

Before the singing of the National Anthem and the Alma Mater, in-coming STUCO President, Keim Akilino, and Vice President Maverick Arnold, covered behind flag, brought in the flags of FSM and Chuuk State.

"Men On A Mission!" -- Shawn Mori (left) and Jordan Lomongo (right) with their best "No Joke" look as they paraded toward the stage at the start of the ceremony.

Graduates getting on stage -- "teta mwo won pomei ie!". Students with gold stole are those with cumulative GPA of 85 or and higher.

One of the many recognition awards given out at the graduation was the "teach of the year" merit award. Rightfully so, this award was presented by Fr. Jim Croghan S.J., director of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of the Carolines, to Ms. Julia A. William for dedicated services to students and for performance beyond call of duty. Ms. William is also the longest serving teacher whose years of services is as old (or as young) as the school itself.

Valedictorian Elua Hiromy Mori when getting back-to-back awards in math and science. She was also the last one to recieve awards when she was given the valedictorian recognition award for this 2009 graduation.

Jessicalyn Hartman, salutatorian, looked down with satisfaction and an expression of relief after claiming her diploma.

Most decorated graduate, Elua Hiromy Mori, valedictorian, flashed one of her characteristically playful and heart-wrecking smiles after she recieved her diploma. Mr. Jack Fritz, chairman of the School Board in background giving out diploma to others.

Few minutes later after she made her parents beam with pride for being awarded for highest GPA in English, Nelly Selluaina Killion marched down the aile with her diploma, all smile, all beautiful!

Freshmen Girls getting emotional after the ceremony. Such sweet and bitter parting surely can bring tears to those who truly care. This girls will surely get over it in due time.

Setting Up For Graduation Ceremony

Makaifer Nissa and Jonathan Round, both of 2012, cleaning near the top billboards at SCDC making a few on-lookers from the floor a bit numb and worried.

Maisy and others climbing hoop frame to "sopwei ngeni nato". Lecia, at the bottom too affraid to climb up an inch..... what's the word? Climbyphobia?

Freshman boy Jonathan Round cleaning the ceiling of SCDC, showing off his churi maram inherited skills.

Baccalaureate Mass for Class of 2009

Baccalaureate Mass for Graduating Class of 2009 was held at Holy FamilyParish Church, as always. The singing was fabulous! Magnificent! Great Job by the conductors,,, Marcos Conzales, Alexcia Sillem, and Julia A. William.

The seniors looked like they can no longer wait to march down the aile. But, thank Goodness, Fr. Rosendo was the one saying Mass. His homily was right to the bull's eye, not preachy but very inspiring and in-tuned with anxious "serafo" at their own crossroad.

culture studies at SCA

The Saramen Chuuk Academy tradition class has been working on building a hut as part of their lessons for this semester. However, this project has been hampered by lack of required materials, bad weather, and other important interruptions in school calendar, some of which are mandated by our very own dear Bishop Samo. However, the class is determined to complete the hut construction project before gradution rolls in. This hut sits right next to the main gate to the gym at same location for the Sisters of Mercy Residence.

looking back to track performance

Serenade Repon, fastest freshgirl from Tonoas and wearing white t-shirt with maroone spots and stripes above, was probably the most consistent sprinter from SCA in the ISC Track and Field Championships, April 24, 2009. SCA is already counting on Serenade for future track dominance, knowing she is a solid performer with 3 more years in front of her. Her agility and speed, overshadowed by her beauty and friendliness, was proved unmatched by anyone her age in all the schools. Serenade won her semifinal heat in 100 meters in a race that went neck and neck until the last two meters into the finish line. We shall expect more greatness out of her in the years to come.

SCA squad of young sprinters packed their hope in Setrik Inos, pictured above, the fastest senior from Nama and Fefen. Prior to the 100 meters final, Setrik complained of minor pain on his right hamstring. Icing could only ensure him fourth in that final.

Inspite of not winning the 100 meters title, Setrik was still the pride of the school through his cool and calm smiley way. He made running look so easy and fun in his own style, claiming first places in 2 laps, 1 lap, and the 200 meter relays.