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Sorry to state that I am no longer able to update this blog on new events at SCA as I recenlty relocate out of Chuuk State. Apologies to followers....

Kinissou ren Ekkewe Fansoun.

Back On....

Months of blackout~!!!! apologies to those following. We were out of service due to lack of technological support,,, notice there won't be pix to be posted. A new camera is on its way, and hopefully i can begin to repost with pix.

we'll start with graduation 2010 and summer session preps.

cheers from Da Dolphins!

culture celebration 2009

This year, SCA started its culture week on November 25 that culminated in the food and dance festivities on Friday, November 27. Sandwiched between these two days, the "National Prayer Day" on Thanksgiving Day was an added hype to the three-day long Culture Week. On Friday, President Manny Mori handed to the Principal during a short formal ceremony a check of $500.00 dollars with which he encouraged the SCA to start a "Culture and Environment Program". This amount will be SCA's start-up fund to make the President's encouragement a visible reality.

Kimpiokai at SCDC

On World Food Day, Chuuk held a Food Fair and Kimpiokai at the Saramen Chuuk Development Center. 14 farmers displayed there produce to a sizable crowd of students, gov't workers, ngo's, and the general public at the gymnasium. COM-FSM Chuuk LandGrant did a local food cooking demo and offer some tips on nutrition and health. The day was also attended by Honorable Mark Mailo, President of The Senate, Chuuk Legislature, and the Chief of Staff of the Governor's Office who represented the Executive Branch of Chuuk State, and Honorable Roger S. Mori, Northern Namoneas Congressman at the FSM Congress.

Girls In Research

Junior girls: Myranda Rudolph, Jandora Bisek, Kareleah Masaichy going through piles of old newspapers searching for information. On line research is still problematic on campus due to limited connectivity. It aim to ensure we graduate student who are proficient in computer search and related applications.

Spirit Week Actions

Girls delving into boxes of pure flour searching for coins. Lovelyn Berdon captures the show.

K.Kris Victus attempting a layup for team Grean Power, the superpower of basketball.

Thorn Aritos soaring up high before a kill. Tr. Alexcia poses for defense at he recieving end.
Mochese girls at their trademark: AKELET. Tr. Matt going native in background.

And the winner is,...............???? Kristaleen or Riann -- sisterly brawl.

Community Service Project

On October 2, 2009, SCA had a Community Service Project on Weno Island. The school community was grouped down in six groups. Each group had a place to clean. One group visited the prisioners and cleaned around Boat Pool area. Another group visited the wards at Chuuk Hospital and cleaned the hospital area. Another group went to visit Mr. Tito Bossy at his home in Neotes and worked on the roads over there. One group worked on campus and around church area. The group in the photo above cleaned the road from Truk Stop Hotel all the way to campus. The SCA colors were seen all around weno on this Friday. Class time was cut short to give time to this service endeavor from around 1PM to 4PM.

Tr. Julia directing traffic as Tr. Dion and students work on drainage on SCA Campus.

Aida Paul and Kamalin Sablan took time to fix their weed wacker right behind the Family Mei Pin Church.
Two SCA girls with a banner at road side outside Truk Stop Hotel flashing a wish for Chuuk to be much much more peaceful and a place for loving people.

Spirit Week Faces

Lovelyn Berdon being assisted by bushmen on culture day during spirit week.
Drexler Hallers and Judiela Setik fashioning their version of what it means to be entirely beautiful.
Chanbert Mori and Pastora during "Occupation Day".

Tr. Dion and whiters from Juniors and sophomores.
The overall winners of spirit week madness, team Donfan Superscore (Senior and Freshmen Maroon homerooms).

First Fundraiser for SY09-10 by Fundraising Comm.

On October 10, 2009, the fundraising committee held its kickoff fundraiser on school campus during lunch break for nearly an hour. This event was first for the year-long project to raise over three thousand dollars to augment funds for SCA. In the photo above, Tr. Kiki (with shades) is busy giving change to Lovelyn and Keim. In background are: Tr. Jessica (blue shirt), Tr. Tyler (Red), Karmina Mathias from the Diocese of Carolines Office (black and white), Aida (next to Karmi), and Tr. Gracelyn (standing over Kiki).

Winners' prizes on table were donated by staff and teachers in form off assorted food items, local fruits, school materials, toys, cleaning tools, and personal hygiene stuff.

Tr. Dion, Mav Arnold, and Christopher Etop were among those trying their luck at the fundraiser.

Chuuk Conservation Society at SCA

Mr. Wisney Nakayama, director of Chuuk Conservation Society, addressed the Enviornmental Science class yesterday, September 10, 2009. The whole class got invited by Mr. Nakayama and his staff, Mr. Curtis Graham, to participate in the NGO's "coral watch" project. Tr. Dion is now working on obtaining parental consent to be able to take her class out to an acitivity that will be held "off-campus". Principal Wayne has given his blessing to the idea of taking environmental science class(es) out to the real world setting.

Students listened intently to speaker; Curtis Graham from CCS standing next to windows.

First Staff Meeting SY09-10

Principal Wayne, far left, leading his first meeting for this school year. AJ Mathias and Alexcia Sillem gave principal good company. This will be Wayne's second year as "top dog" of the school. Other Staff holding leadership role for this school year are:

Marz Akapito, Vice Principal and chairperson of Social Science department

Julia William, Campus Ministry Coordinator and chairperson of Math department

Cecilia Hartman, chairperson of English Department

Chairperson for Science needs replacement as of this week -- TBA

Nasaria Dinney, Business Officer

Mack Souleng, Chief Security

Bensy Andon, Chief Maintenance

Leadership and Students: Chuuk and SCA

Judging from media coverage and observations out in the community, the most proactive NGO these days in Chuuk is SHIP/HOOPS. Keitani Graham who coordinates that NGO's activities was invited to speak to the "leadership" class on Wednesday, 9/9/09. The students found his presentation very exciting and pledged to support Kei in his efforts in keeping the youth of Chuuk drug-free, school-focused, and active in sports -- some of the qualities that SCA also wishes to intstill in her students.

STUCO Regular Meeting 09-10

The student council had its second session for school year 2009 to 2010 in which a number of important concerns for student leaders were addressed, including recommenditions from committees that were recently created by STUCO. These leaders pushed for a number of "student initiatives" that range from adherance to school rules to "harsh and creative" mode of discipline for stubborn rule breakers.

(photo from left to right) Lovelyn Berdon, treasurer; Keimy Martin, secretary; Keim Akilino, president; Mavrick Arnold, vice president.

ONPA at SCA: Compliance Investigation Division

Members of the Office of National Public Auditors have been visiting the FSM states to do community outreach on how to common citizen could be proactive in keeping the FSM fraud-free. On Friday, September 4, 2009, ONPA staff from national office and their field office in Chuuk came to SCA for a 2 hours session with us. The session went well with so many students asking questions regarding government fraud and how citizen can prevent it.
The whole student body tuned in to presenters on the mechanix of fraud reporting in the FSM.

First Guest Speaker for SY09-10: Current Issues

On Thursday, September 3, 2009, the Current Issues class with Tr. Dion invited Mr. Marino Siver, Chairperson of the Chuuk Election Commision, to speak to them regarding the latest election in Chuuk and election laws. Above, students listent attentively to Mr. Siver as he delves into the dynamic of election in Chuuk.

Culture Class Switches to First Semester

Tradition class, which is usually offered during Spring semester, has been moved to Fall semester this year, per recommendation for faculty prior to the start of this 2009 to 2010 school year. Above, students learn how to weave baskets. Out of 20 students, only two know how to weave.

Tradition Class students displaying their baskets, first they ever made. Front row are: Lovelyn Berdon, Chervian Bossy, Atrina Andon, Endyrose Joseph, Maggie Olap, Maisy Soien, Rosalinda Lukas, and Ronica Masaichy. Back row from left are: Domini Romer, Stella Kesemochen, Evangeline Richard, Dayleen Satak, and Myheart Aizawa.

Business Basketball League at SCDC

The Saramen Chuuk Development Center is cohosting a basketball league for 18 teams that are sponsored by various businesses and organizations in Chuuk. The league is organized by Inson Stephen, Chuuk's rep to the FSM Basketball Association, and Keitani Graham from SHIP/HOOPS. SCA is fielding a team of staff, students, and friends under the lead of Tr. Matt Miller and VP Marz Akapito. SCA's team picked up it first victory in its opening game against SHIP/HOOPS team B. Games will be played on weekends and Tuesday and Thursday nights. Where possible, come out and cheer for your team.

In the picture above, Aqua Serve warms up before its face off against a team from Mwaan Village. Aqua was defeated in a manly physical game.

WIA Training Completed

As of Friday, 8/28/09, four WIA trainees completed a three months summer training at SCA. Our huge "kinissou" to them -- two pictured above with certificates from SCA. From left, Mariot Santos, senior to be at Berea Christian School and Ymenson Namelo, senior to be at Weno High School. Not Pictured were Melissa Nine and Stayleen David. SCA is proud to have been a training partner for WIA and will continue to assist with the development of young Chuukese in programs like this whenever possible.

First Week of classes sy09-10

Lunch Break on sunny August 28, 2009. Freshmen on first floor and Juniors directly above: some brought food from home, some purchased food from snack bar or nearby vendors, still others wait for mana from above.

Juniors (11White homeroom) collecting their quiz papers at the end of 5th period on the last day of the first week of classes.

Four hungry boys put up their best looks to quiet the stormy bellies. From left: Maner 13', Keim 10', Arson 10', Moisan 10'...

Maggie Olap poses for a quick photo as she tries to down a delicious home-made lunch. She will not have trouble storing what goes in as lunch.

Aquinas Sabba gives the peace flash after washing hands . Flobera Elimo in the background.

Mass of the Holy Spirit:2009-2010

Today marks the beginning of school year 2009 to 2010. It all starts with the first school mass, the Mass of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Rosendo Rudolf, chancellor of the Diocese of Carolines, was the celebrant. The mass was attended by students, faculty and staff members, parents, and few friends from the neighboring islands.