{"id":324734,"date":"2020-06-12T06:06:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T20:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=324734"},"modified":"2020-06-12T06:06:41","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T20:06:41","slug":"dms-promotes-114","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/dms-promotes-114\/","title":{"rendered":"DMS promotes 114"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dandan Middle School. (KRIZEL TUAZON)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dandan Middle School held a virtual promotion ceremony to honor 114 eighth graders who will soon start their high school journey. Last Tuesday, DMS posted a pre-recorded video of their virtual ceremony on YouTube and their Facebook page.<\/p>\n

DMS principal James Sablan said in his congratulatory speech that the students\u2019 accomplishments speak loudly. \u201cYou are the group of students that have persevered, accepted challenges, have the ability to be flexible, have the ability to listen and follow directions, and to make decisions with logic and creativity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said this batch of promotees are special because they have experienced and survived Typhoon Soudelor, Super Typhoon Yutu, and are now living through the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wish you all the best in your future roles in high school and post-high school. I know you will succeed whatever career you choose\u2026whether you choose to be a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, a farmer, a parent, or just being a simple person, just be the best you can be,\u201d Sablan said.<\/p>\n

Education Commissioner Dr. Alfred Ada said the promotion of the 114 students is a major milestone that will be an example of grit and perseverance. \u201cYou brave students of the Marianas will forever be remembered as the class that overcame the odds, even with all the hardships our islands have faced. Remember all of the obstacles and never forget how you overcame them. Remember your hardships and never forget the spirit of never giving up,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Vice principal Reo Arriola, who did the announcement of awards, said it was saddening that he wasn\u2019t able to see the students\u2019 smiling faces as they receive their awards. \u201cThis year\u2019s awarding is a bit different from the past events. It saddens me that we cannot see the surprised look and smiling faces of Tottots when they receive the awards. Recognition is a powerful way for our DMS community to continue forward even when it feels like we’re at a standstill,\u201d Arriola said.<\/p>\n

Gracie Reign O. Mendiola, the recipient of the Board of Education Award for having the highest GPA, said she had good memories as a middle school student and she thanked her teachers for the lessons that made an impact on her life and helped her grow as a student.<\/p>\n

Tyana Kay M. Cepeda, Commissioner of Education awardee, said she is already looking forward to high school.<\/p>\n

The awards given out during the DMS virtual graduation ceremony were:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Gracie Reign O. Mendiola: Board of Education Award.
\n\u2022 Tyana Kay M. Cepeda: Commissioner of Education award
\n\u2022 Leadership Award: Danielle Kaye Formalejo
\n\u2022 Tottot Award: Ocean Atalig Teigita
\n\u2022 Most Improved Award: Ana\u2019Lee Maria T. Aldan
\n\u2022 Male\/Female Athletes of the Year: Casey Cassandra Cruz, and Lenard Jovic Vendiola<\/p>\n

Subject awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 English Language Arts: Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Math: Austin Kumagai
\n\u2022 Science: Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Social Studies: Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Chamorro-Carolinian Language and Heritage Studies: Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Physical Education: Tyana Kay M. Cepeda
\n\u2022 Leadership Corps: Gia Manahan
\n\u2022 Art: Johanna Mogar
\n\u2022 STEM: Fatima Ito
\n\u2022 Computer Literacy: Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Video Production: Ale\u2019a Duenas<\/p>\n

President\u2019s Award for Educational Excellence (Gold)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Phillip Anton C. Aldan
\n\u2022 Tyana Kay M. Cepeda
\n\u2022 Elyna Collette N. Deleon Guerrero
\n\u2022 Danielle Kaye C. Formalejo
\n\u2022 Gracie Reign O. Mendiola
\n\u2022 Oshiana Keilani S. Reyes
\n\u2022 Siana Dorene F. Tasi<\/p>\n

President\u2019s Award for Educational Achievement (Silver)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ava Benavente
\n\u2022 Shaonika Dionne C. Borja
\n\u2022 Ty R. Cepeda
\n\u2022 Casey Cassandra Cruz
\n\u2022 Raymond John Deleon Guerrero
\n\u2022 Ale\u2019a Trinidad Duenas
\n\u2022 Mark Phillip Nunez Leuta
\n\u2022 Gia Kamille Manahan
\n\u2022 Johanna Mikyla Mogar
\n\u2022 Prashib Pandey
\n\u2022 Reianah Francine Porras
\n\u2022 Fanai Haveia Staffler
\n\u2022 Mica Ella Del Mundo Sune
\n\u2022 Kernel Bill Tagle
\n\u2022 Issa Gertrudes Atalig Teigita
\n\u2022 Oceana Dinrose Atalig Teigita
\n\u2022 Tiana G. Torres
\n\u2022 Faye R. Ubonge
\n\u2022 Gwyneth Manebog Yumul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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