ASCC Presents Awards to Outstanding Graduates

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The American Samoa Community College presented awards to outstanding students at a banquet at the Jade Seafood Restaurant last Wednesday.

The Agriculture, Community and Natural Resources (ACNR)/Land Grant Division recognized four graduates: June Talamoni, Faatoia Areta, Ike Sagaga Jr. and Joseph Leleua.

The Outstanding Business Graduate award was presented to Ms. Oina Leo.

The Criminal Justice Academic Excellence award went to Mr. Vaimalu Maligi.

The Health and Human Services Department award for academic achievement was awarded to Ms. Alisi Tagaloa.

The ASCC Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, Leadership Award went to Ms. Ofeira Jane Brown; the Academic Achievement Award to Ms. Oina Leo; the Fellowship Award to Ms. Vaimalu Vaiau; and the Community Service Awards to, Ms. Ofeira Jane Brown.

Twelve graduates were also presented the official PTK ceremonial sash, pendant and other items .ASCC Grad Banquet 1

The Science Department awards went to two graduates who were close in points: Ms. Alisi Tagaloa and Ricka Mae Mallari.

Ms. Vaimalu Vaiau also won the Social Science award.

The Teacher Education Department (TED) presented two department awards, one to TED Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Elementary Education graduate Ms. Makatala Tanielu, and the other to Ms. Katerina Ameperosa, who has completed her TED Bachelor in Elementary Education.

The Trades and Technology Department award went to Faafouina Fruean.

The Student Government Association (SGA), also honored SGA members who graduates presented them an official certificate, a medallion and a gift of $100.

They are Dorothy Mana’o, Filomena Stowers, Joshua Naseri, Paul Smith, Tony Taua’i, Tuila’ai T. Matautia and Vaimalu Vaiao.

Ms. Savusa and Ms. Nautu next presented Dean of Student Services Dr. Le’i with an elaborately carved wooden plaque as a gift of thanks from the 2016-2017 SGA members.

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