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A history lesson for Mr. Vaughn
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Posted on Feb 02 2006
Mr. Vaughn, I take full responsibility for those statements which you quoted, and I continue to stand by my statements. After researching the past few days before school, at school, and after school, I have found the facts to be in my favor. Indeed, Guam once was a part of the Mariana Islands, but she no longer is. The following is a history lesson I’ve specially prepared just for you. Here it goes:
At one point in time, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands were married as a family, so to speak, under the name Mariana Islands. They shared culture, language, and identity, but once again, this was only at one point in time. Later in their marriage, temptation arose for Guam. Tempted by the appearance of more opportunities the United States had to offer, Guam gave in, divorced itself from the NMI, married the U.S., changed its name from “Guam, Mariana Islands” to “Guam, USA: ‘Where America’s Day begins.’” Thus, she now must go by her current last name of America and is now bound to the household rules of the United States. So therefore, though it is somewhat sad that the NMI and Guam no longer share the title of Mariana Islands, it is important to note that Guam is no longer entitled to go by the name of Mariana Islands in respect for her current spouse.
So now, Mr. Vaughn, I hope you have enjoyed my special lesson for you and have realized that Guam is no longer a part of the Mariana Islands and that it is now officially part of the United States of America. I assure that it was my pleasure furthering your understanding of our history. Moreover, I suggest that you review your resources, including your globes, maps, and atlases so that we do not run into this situation again. I sincerely thank you for your inquiry, and I wish you all the best in the Windy City.
Roselle D. Calvo
Marianas Baptist Academy
