\n\t\t\t\tJULIANA LIZAMA MU\u00d1A\nValedictorian\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nMu\u00f1a led the 20 graduating class of GCA high school this year. Also the most outstanding graduate during her middle school promotions ceremony, Juliana is the daughter of Nick and Esther Mu\u00f1a.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Saipan Tribune, Mu\u00f1a shared her plans of pursuing medicine at Seattle University.<\/p>\n
In her inspiring message to fellow graduates, Mu\u00f1a recalled the happy memories and meaningful experiences she has had with friends, mentors, and peers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese past four years have been exciting for all of us. We have proven ourselves to be as great as we can be,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Mu\u00f1a described it as a great honor and privilege to be this year\u2019s class valedictorian. She expressed her gratitude and shared her achievements with her proud parents, friends, and mentors who all helped her achieved her goals in high school.<\/p>\n
For Mu\u00f1a, high school at GCA was not merely one of surviving but also about making memories of friendship, love, and faith. \u201cThat\u2019s what makes me proud to be a graduate of GCA; it\u2019s what makes me proud to be an Eagle.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mu\u00f1a challenged her peers to maintain a positive attitude. \u201cI would like to challenge all of you to be the change you wish to see. To live the life you wish to live. Commit to something, do something, achieve something, and experience everything. Be kind to others and help others that can’t help themselves. In everything you do, do the best you can. Live your best. Life is pretty short, so make every moment count and you\u2019ll see how exciting life is,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
GCA bestowed its second highest academic honor on Kelly Ann T. Hofschneider, who emerged as this year\u2019s salutatorian. She is the daughter of William and Sue Hofschneider.<\/p>\n
The recipient of the prestigious Eagle Award was Leona Pangelinan, with Genesis Manglona earning runner-up honors.<\/p>\n
Students who were recognized in the consistent honor roll included Juliana Mu\u00f1a, Kelly Hofschneider, Seung Hyun Park, Ji Yeon Choi, William Sherwin Canedo, Se Ryeon Oh, Leona Yvonne Pangelinan, and Emman Parian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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