Twenty-one scholar athlete seniors were awarded scholarships by the Junior Prep Sports Amerika Samoa, at an awards presentation Wednesday at DDW. The event also honored the High School Football All Stars.
The Junior Prep Sports Amerika Samoa celebrated the students’ achievements both on the field and in class, and awarded scholarships to assist off island colleges and the American Samoa Community College.
The event included remarks by Lt. Governor Talauega Eleasalo Ale, Director of Education Talauega Dr. Samasoni Asaeli, Director of Commerce Petti Matila and JPS Commissioner Tupuola Dr. Bone Taase. Two scholar athletes, Oakland Salave’a Jr. and Liualevaiosina Chloe Le’iato also spoke.
JPS President Lydia Faleafine Nomura, presented the scholarship awards of $500 (Only one student received $1000) and certificates. The All Stars received JPSAS jerseys.
The scholarship recipients their schools and intended college/university are:
Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School
Leo Vaafulu Togia – Allan Hancock College
Peko Leasiolagi – Allan Hancock College
David Siaosi Vaa – Colorado State- Pueblo
Tafuna High School
Oakland Salave’a – University of Colorado
Scott Taai – Reedly Community College.
Michael Mavaega – New Mexico Military Institute
Apisa Poumele – St Martins University
Liualevaiosina Chloe Le’iato – University of Hawaii
Leigafa Mercy Tuimalatu – St Martins University
Samoana High School
Marcus Samia – University of Alabama
Mary Alice Umi – ASCC
Hermione Simanu – Southern Oregon University
Leone High School
Maricia Alexia Asulu Chanel – ASCC
Celisa Kapisi – ASCC
Anthony Tausaafia Faiivae – New Mexico Military Institute
Dominique L. Maiava – New Mexico Military Institute
Fagaitua High School
Gafataulagi Faga – New Mexico Military Institute
Starlight Lotulelei – New Mexico Military institute
Jared Lotulelei – Mount Mary University
Apotala Sua – ASCC
Meli Ofagalilo – Southern Oregon University
Congratulations and all the best.
