AOLG Advancing Women Educationally (AWE) Program
Join the AOLG Advancing Women Educationally (AWE) Program to help prepare for the G.E.D. test. Program open to women 18 years or older who do not have a high school diploma and who qualify. Classes to be held on Saturdays at AOLG campus. An appraisal test must be taken to determine math and language skills level prior to attending classes.
United Essay writing contest overall winner:Natalie Bejado
United Announces Guam Essay Contest Winners
Overall Winner Made Ultimate Sacrifice Saving Cousin’s Life
GUAM, April 4, 2013 – United Airlines, Guam’s hometown airline, announced the winners of an essay contest paying tribute to unsung Guamanian heroes. Students were tasked with writing an essay about a Guam hero who has made a positive impact in their lives.
The Guam hero selected in the middle school category is Joshua Taylor, a teacher at Harvest Christian Academy. Three students from Harvest Christian Academy -- 8th grader Bruno Reyes, 7th grader Anne Wen and 6th grader Sonu Jay -- all independently submitted essays about how Mr. Taylor has positively impacted their lives.
The Guam hero selected in the high school category is Rayn San Nicolas, a 14-year-old-boy who drowned while saving the life of his cousin. Another of Rayn’s cousins, Natalie Bejado, a senior at Academy of Our Lady of Guam, wrote about his courageous efforts as he put the life of another before his own.
The Guam hero selected in the college category is Rosita Tropia, a vegetable stand owner in Dedeo who takes people into her home during times of hardship. University of Guam junior Katrina Palanca wrote about how Ms. Tropia makes sacrifices in her own life to help others in need.
The overall winner selected is Rayn San Nicolas.
Read more: United Essay writing contest overall winner:Natalie Bejado
2013 AOLG Mock Trial Championship
The Academy of Our Lady High School Mock Trial Team garnered the overall Island Wide Championship on March 21, 2013. The coaches for this year’s team were Mikaela and Jerry Henderson, Michael Miguel, and Jeannie Dietrick. The team plans on attending and competing at the National High School Mock Trial Championship Tournament to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana from May 9 to 11, 2013.
Ysrael family donation for AOLG STAR Wing
The Ysrael family recently donated a total of $500,000.00 to the Academy of Our Lady of Guam High School. The Ysrael daughters are graduates of the Academy and have established themselves in their respective communities as successful and contributing members of society.
The school is fortunate to receive a most generous donation from the Ysrael family. The Ysrael’s charitable donation will assist the school in providing its students with a cutting edge education as well as prepare them for college and life careers. The donation will go toward the school’s STaR (Science, Technology, and Resource) Wing and other capital improvement projects. The Academy encourages students to pursue higher education, in the sciences, medicine, technology, architecture, engineering, and liberal arts.
Elizabeth Y. Arnold, Esq. graduated Salutatorian of the AOLG Class of 1980. Her Senior year at the Academy, she was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and the Camarin Chapter National Honor Society President. She continued to obtain her Bachelor’s degree at Stanford University, California, and her Juris Doctorate degree from Columbia University, New York. She is currently a teacher and a full time mother.
NHS New Members 2013
The Academy of Our Lady High School recently inducted eighteen (18) new members in the school’s Camarin Chapter of the National Honor Society. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a national organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. NHS serves to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Pictured left to right: (front row) Josefina Garcia, Angelie Severino, Janna Malig-on, Dareon-Lou Rios, Alexandria Umagat, Beverlenn-Celine Dorion; (middle row) Subin Jin, Michelle Santo Domingo, Andrea Ang, Amira Almira, Raphaelle Quinto, Anjoelais-Rose Mendiola; (back row) Natalie Bejado, Erika Tsuji, Makayla Martinez, Ana Bordallo. Not shown: Stephanie Bordallo and Korina Yoo.