{"id":324339,"date":"2020-06-05T06:03:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T20:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=324339"},"modified":"2020-06-05T06:03:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T20:03:42","slug":"vox-populi-1st-batch-of-million-dollar-scholars-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/vox-populi-1st-batch-of-million-dollar-scholars-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"VOX POPULI: 1st batch of Million Dollar scholars graduate"},"content":{"rendered":"

We asked 2020 college graduates who are the first batch of students from the Million Dollar $cholarship program of Kagman High School what they studied off-island and what inspired them to take that course. Here’s what they have to say:<\/p>\n

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Josepha Cabrera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI decided to pursue a degree in Economics because I wanted to better understand behavior and decision-making supported by quantitative evidence. \u2026I hope to use economic tools for the analysis of public policy and public health-related issues. I would like to thank my parents, Emma and Manuel Cabrera, my high school mentors, Mr. Gerard VanGils and Mr. Peter Aldan, and my college advisors, Dr. Pablo Hernandez and Dr. Casimir Dadak.\u201d
\n\u2014Josepha Cabrera, 22, BA in Economics and Business with a finance concentration, Hollins University, Papago<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lily Jean Bautista<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always been passionate about education. Many people, especially my village, knows that about me. It truly \u2018takes a village to raise a child.\u2019 Growing up, I\u2019ve had many life-changing encounters with educators that I\u2019ll soon be lucky enough to work with and create life-changing experiences of my own. Our culture thrives on giving back to our family, friends, community, islands\u2014and obtaining this degree assures me that I\u2019m now equipped to do just that. Special thanks to my mother and father, Rosie and Louie Bautista, Louie Dean (brother), Suzilyn (niece), Cassey Babauta and Karen Laoyan (fellow MD$ members), USU Aggie family, former students (practicum teaching experiences), extended family and friends.\u201d
\n\u2014Lilly Jean Bautista, 21, BS in Elementary Education with emphasis in American Sign Language, Utah State University, Kagman<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Richelle Castro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cMy inspiration comes from a long line of professors from Dixie State University. I was always interested in Criminal Justice but after hearing stories from my professors who were also retired Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, police officers, and even lawyers, it inspired me even more with the experience that they had.\u201d
\n\u2014Richelle Castro, 22, BS in Criminal Justice, Dixie State University, As Matuis<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Elizabeth Basa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cA teacher\u2019s impact extends far beyond the classroom. I want to take part in shaping the next generation and give back to the community that raised me. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey, but most especially my parents, Patrick and Valerie Camacho, and my sisters, Veora and Ursalyn.\u201d
\n\u2014Elizabeth Basa, 21, BS in Multidisciplinary Studies and Elementary Education with an English for Speakers of Other Languages concentration, San Roque<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jessa Camacho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI have always been interested in technology and I wanted to learn more about cybersecurity. I was also interested in it because I saw a lack of females in the Information Technology sector and I wanted to challenge myself in a male-dominated field.\u201d
\n\u2014Jessa Camacho, 21, BS in Information Technology (Cybersecurity) and minor in Digital Forensics, Central Washington University, San Roque<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Allison Arellano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI decided to pursue this degree because of my interest in this field. I find leadership is something that\u2019s needed in many aspects. With the specialization that I chose, I was able to attain skills through that field to further help me in the job that I want to do in the future, which is to work at a university institute and advise and help minority students complete higher education. I look forward to furthering my studies by getting a master\u2019s degree in Communication. I would like to thank my parents, Julie and Arnold Arellano.\u201d
\n\u2014Allison Arellano, 22, BS in Communication Studies with an Emphasis in Applied Leadership, Dixie State University, San Roque<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Viron Tenorio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cI was majoring in Medical Laboratory Science, but I was not enjoying it and found it too difficult. I was recommended to take a digital forensics class in Criminal Justice department and things just clicked. It was easy, and more interesting to me.\u201d
\n\u2014Viron Tenorio, 22, Criminal Justice emphasis in Digital Forensics, Dixie State University, Kagman<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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