The Law Justice Club (LJC), one of the student organizations at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC), held its first Award Banquet to honor the achievements of members and to bid farewell to graduating officers and members.
Club President Liu Lafaele served as the MC for the banquet at the Tradewinds Hotel.
ASCC Vice President Dr. Rosevonne Pato commended the LJC for their community service and reminded them that the experience of public service is something they will take with them for the rest of their lives.
Dean of Academic Affairs Mrs. Letupu Moananu honored the fall 2016 new officers by commencing the LJC Oath.
Okenaisa M. Fauolo, Director of the ASCC Samoan Studies Institute in her keynote address, reminded the LJC members of the role that awareness of one’s identity plays in success. “Know who you are,” Fauolo advised, “and you will find genuine success.”
For the awards presentation, all of the LJC members, officers and advisers were recognized for their “membership, dedication and advisement” over the semester.
The graduating club members were also honored.
They are Tomasi Schuster, Moni Logoleo, Sala Fairholt, Maurice Pabon, Rosary Love, Peter Ofoia, Liu Lafaele, Saili Toetu, Allen Hisatake, Dorothy Moeolo, Sue Fuafua and Herenee Asiata.
Six LJC members were awarded member certificates: James Tunu, Belmira Salanoa, Nathan Togia, Lalovi Tugaga, Siigavaa Falealii and Tomasi Schuster.
Advisors of the Law justice Club chair Rosie Toeava, faculty advisor Utumoe Alefosio, and staff advisors Saili Toetu and Jennifer Sua were also recognized
As were the outgoing officers for spring 2016, Liu Lafaele (President), Fogasua Faapouli (Vice President), Esther Fiatoa (Treasurer) and Dorothy Moele (Secretary).
Inducted as the LJC officers for the coming fall 2016 semester were Fogasua Faapouli (President), Esther Fiatoa (Vice President), Lalovi Tugaga (Treasurer) and Christian Lotomau (Secretary).
