{"id":388407,"date":"2023-03-31T06:06:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=388407"},"modified":"2023-03-31T06:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:06:13","slug":"keeping-the-indigenous-languages-in-the-marianas-alive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/keeping-the-indigenous-languages-in-the-marianas-alive\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping the indigenous languages in the Marianas alive"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Marianas High School students receive gold medals for their\u00a0Dramatic Cultural Interpretation performance. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The following is the complete list of Public School student participants and their teachers\/coaches who participated in the Inacha\u2019igen Fino\u2019 CHamoru 2023 competition at the University of Guam on March 13 and 14, 2023.<\/p>\n

Gregorio T. Camacho Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Raena Camacho
\nCoaches: Joann M. Torres, Jennie P. Magof\u00f1a, K\u2019nilis Tuhuweitae<\/p>\n

\u2022 Angel F. Camacho – Drawing, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Caysa Marchadesch – Drawing, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Jovie Sablan – Storytelling, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Rayiana R. Kaipat – Storytelling, Alternate<\/p>\n

Kagman Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Ignacia Demapan,
\nCoaches: Mariama Leemarvin, Cynthia Cepeda, Lareyna Camacho, Sirena Santos, Mike Muna, Janerline Saimon<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Choir
\n\u2022 Vinase Agulto
\n\u2022 Ava Arriola
\n\u2022 Jonah Babauta
\n\u2022 Ethaniel Cabrera
\n\u2022 Dixie Camacho
\n\u2022 Serenity Carino
\n\u2022 Abrianna Cruz
\n\u2022 Kylie Fleming
\n\u2022 Hailey Mafnas
\n\u2022 Azaleah Magofna
\n\u2022 Kaheah Manglona
\n\u2022 Radtreshon Obispo
\n\u2022 Aiden Pangelinan
\n\u2022 Aiden Rabago
\n\u2022 Emmaraech San Nicolas
\n\u2022 Gianna Tudela
\n\u2022 Tuid Yamada
\n\u2022 Vincent Rios – Drawing<\/p>\n

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The Francisco M. Sablan Middle School delegation, led by CCLHS teacher Gloria Rasiang, proudly show their medals after winning 2nd Place in Choral Reading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dandan Middle School won 3rd Place in Choral Reading.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Marianas High School won 1st Place in Baila yan Kanta\/Song and Dance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Marianas High School delegation celebrates their gold medal in Baila yan Kanta.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Koblerville Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Naomi M. Nishimura
\nCoaches: Alma Villagomez & Greg Blas
\nChaperones: Ruslyn Carmen B. Saito & Ignacia O. Torres<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dovianne Victoria Tudela – Storytelling, 2nd Place<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Choir, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Jentylyn Apas
\n\u2022 Joshua Apas
\n\u2022 Aria Eugenia Basa
\n\u2022 Nathyn Jhae Blas
\n\u2022 Lindsay D. Bocago
\n\u2022 Victoria Ma\u2019ina Castro
\n\u2022 Inessa Maria Diaz
\n\u2022 BM Fred
\n\u2022 Movansa Heben
\n\u2022 Aven D\u2019Jon Iglesias
\n\u2022 Johanan Eleionai Imperial
\n\u2022 Kianna Tina Kikku
\n\u2022 Kayleen Lippwe
\n\u2022 Celine Danielle Mondido
\n\u2022 Lovan Jude Ngesbekei
\n\u2022 Chace Logan Reyes
\n\u2022 Bethany Talei T. Rios
\n\u2022 Lika Malia Terlaje
\n\u2022 Ariah Jade Villagomez
\n\u2022 Ayden Jacob K. Villagomez<\/p>\n

San Vicente Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Paulette Tomokane
\nCoaches: Antonette Ayuyu & Joaquin Camacho<\/p>\n

\u2022 Khaiceel Barcinas – Drawing, Storytelling, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Khaileel Barcinas – Drawing, Storytelling
\n\u2022 Mirai Castro – Storytelling
\n\u2022 Jayke Ogo – Storytelling<\/p>\n

Sinapalo Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Daisy Quitugua
\nCoaches: Dawno Agbayani & Alvina King<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kelissa Hocog- Storytelling
\n\u2022 Airah Magofna – Oratorical Reading, 2nd place
\n\u2022 Ekesha Pinaula – Po\u2019ema, 3rd place
\n\u2022 Branden Asher Reyel – Male Singer
\n\u2022 Josity Untalan – Female Singer, 3rd place<\/p>\n

Tinian Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Lou Connie Manglona
\nCoach: Angie Fitial
\nChaperones: Lorena Cabrera, Melton Atalig, Elloy Fitial
\nSupport Parents: Thealani Atalig, Marvieluz Syed, Kerry Borja<\/p>\n

Choral Reading
\n\u2022 Amorisha Arriola
\n\u2022 Calen Borja
\n\u2022 Niesa Borja
\n\u2022 Naveah Cabrera
\n\u2022 Kunin Cepeda
\n\u2022 Kiara Cepeda
\n\u2022 Alice Chen
\n\u2022 Piper Christian – also Oratorical Reading, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Carther Cruz
\n\u2022 Niziah Dela Cruz
\n\u2022 Thomas Erickson
\n\u2022 Emar Gammad
\n\u2022 Armina Hossain
\n\u2022 Janean King
\n\u2022 Celeste Monkeya
\n\u2022 Austin Muna
\n\u2022 Tonia Pascua
\n\u2022 Precila Roldan
\n\u2022 Nusrat Syed
\n\u2022 Cian Sylvestre
\n\u2022 Cathy Xia<\/p>\n

William S. Reyes Elementary School
\nPrincipal: Lynn Sharon Mendiola
\nCoaches: Carmen B. Sablan-He & Marlon Cabrera<\/p>\n

\u2022 Edrich Armia – Drawing
\n\u2022 Tristan Olita – Drawing
\n\u2022 Charles Reyes – Drawing
\n\u2022 Hudson Igisomar – Storytelling<\/p>\n

ChaCha Ocean View Middle School
\nPrincipal: Carla A. Sablan
\nCoaches: Rose Sharon T. Jones & Ronnie L. Aguon
\nChaperone: Le’ah Murphy, Vice Principal<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mary Amog – Oratorical Reading, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Cyrena C. Ada – Poetry Recitation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Manuel Degracia – Middle School Essay Participant
\n\u2022 Berlani Juana Indalecio – Middle School Essay, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Toviann S. Masiwemai – Middle School Essay Participant
\n\u2022 Melva Nelly Quitugua – Middle School Essay Participant
\n\u2022 McKelly A. Reyes – Middle School Essay, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Vincent Reyes – Middle School Male Singer, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Tia-jo’ Seman – Middle School – Female Singer, 1st Place<\/p>\n

Dandan Middle School
\nPrincipal: James Sablan
\nCoaches: Judi Castro and Elaine Cabrera<\/p>\n

Choral Reading, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Jordan Jude Agulto
\n\u2022 Jason Arriola, Jr. – Male Singer, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Lizelle Aubrey Blas
\n\u2022 Lilia A. Brien
\n\u2022 Angelina M. Camacho
\n\u2022 Sofia Cariaso
\n\u2022 Matua Fejeran
\n\u2022 Aldyann J. Igisaiar
\n\u2022 Riana Norian Jicko
\n\u2022 Kilena D. Kaipat
\n\u2022 Kyrie S. Palec
\n\u2022 Prashika Pandey
\n\u2022 Jared D. Reyes
\n\u2022 Alton Sablan
\n\u2022 Ysharei Sanje
\n\u2022 Jacris Jay Selepeo
\n\u2022 Kelly Hope Selkor
\n\u2022 Ayanna Stole
\n\u2022 Ciara A. Villagomez<\/p>\n

Francisco M. Sablan Middle School
\nPrincipal: Cherlyn Osung
\nCoach: Gloria Rasiang
\nChaperones: Ezekiel Macario & Catherine Acera-Cabrera, Vice Principal<\/p>\n

Choral Reading, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Somayeh Blas – Poetry, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Caitlyn Burgo
\n\u2022 Calen Acera-Cabrera
\n\u2022 Konah Camacho
\n\u2022 Maria Camacho
\n\u2022 Rexy Dornonila
\n\u2022 Sisther Fred
\n\u2022 Amber Guevarra
\n\u2022 Aiden Gimed
\n\u2022 Que\u2019ana Limes
\n\u2022 Jared Manahane
\n\u2022 Elizha Maratita
\n\u2022 Ailana Mendiola
\n\u2022 Elika Mendiola
\n\u2022 Marcus Nego
\n\u2022 Elerie Rose Reyes
\n\u2022 Vangelyn Serrano
\n\u2022 Gidana Sharry<\/p>\n

Hopwood Middle School
\nPrincipal: Victorino Borja
\nCoaches: Donald Mendiola, Rebecca Sablan, Victorino Borja, Ruby Hocog,
\nVictor Cabrera, Didiich Tudela, Connie Camacho, Kimberly Palacios<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jose R. Iguel – Poetry, 2nd Place<\/p>\n

Choral Reading, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Destynee Aguon
\n\u2022 Beatrice Arkoh
\n\u2022 Evan Cabrera
\n\u2022 Miyako Celis
\n\u2022 Jamie Deblois
\n\u2022 Geeliana DeLeon Guerrero
\n\u2022 Rayana Ichihara
\n\u2022 James Lao
\n\u2022 Alvin Lazar
\n\u2022 Ha\u2019ane Manibusan
\n\u2022 Jeane J. Merjilla
\n\u2022 Lurlene Odal
\n\u2022 Seano Pangelinan
\n\u2022 Princess Rigua
\n\u2022 Jheams Sagana
\n\u2022 Aquinna Santos
\n\u2022 Jim Sison
\n\u2022 Andri Sonio
\n\u2022 Jonathan Vargas
\n\u2022 Toby Yan<\/p>\n

Chant, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Majerson Assito
\n\u2022 Caleb Joshua Cabrera
\n\u2022 Julie Cobacha
\n\u2022 Johnlane Dela Cruz
\n\u2022 Hope Trinity Hocog
\n\u2022 Alisha Hossain
\n\u2022 Twayne Kapwich
\n\u2022 Akiko Lyvonne Macaranas
\n\u2022 Manuel Mangarero
\n\u2022 Shiloh Pelisamen
\n\u2022 Jayden Reyes
\n\u2022 Claude Ruben
\n\u2022 Branson Santos
\n\u2022 Damien Santos – Male Singer
\n\u2022 Paulette Somol
\n\u2022 Chelsea Sonoda
\n\u2022 Dewayne Teregeyo
\n\u2022 Doreane Viana Tudela
\n\u2022 Elisa Yleisa
\n\u2022 Caleb Yug<\/p>\n

Tanapag Middle School
\nCoaches: Christiana Duenas & Oliver Iguel
\n\u2022 Jon Pinaula – Male Singer
\n\u2022 Triana Sablan – Female Singer<\/p>\n

Tinian Jr\/Sr High School
\nPrincipal: Lizabeth Hofschneider
\nCoaches: Velma Reyes, Jerome Reyes, Eric Reyes<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ysabella Lenteja – Poetry, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Patrick Manglona – Essay, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Le\u2019trisha Palacios – Female Singer, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Jayden Reyes – Male Singer, 1st Place<\/p>\n

Dr. Rita Hocog Jr.\/Sr. High School
\nPrincipal: Denise R. King
\nCoach: Therese Manalang<\/p>\n

\u2022 Denicia Lizama – Poetry, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Aden Calvo – Oratorical Reading<\/p>\n

Kagman High School
\nPrincipal: Benjamin Jones Jr.
\nCoaches: Elsie San Nicolas Johnson<\/p>\n

\u2022 Oceana Tegeita – Poetry, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Issa Tegeita – Poetry
\n\u2022 Liza Marie Agulto – Female Singer, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Zared Nekaifes – Male Singer, 3rd Place<\/p>\n

Marianas High School
\nPrincipal: Mr. Jonathan Aguon
\nCoaches: Anita & Alvin Sablan, Candice Muna, Luis John Castro<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ranasia Bocago – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Jeyanna Crisostomo – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Aisha DeLeon Guerrero – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation & Song and Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Sohayla DeLeon Guerrero – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, Song & Dance & Speech, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Amber Fitial – Song & Dance, 1st Place; Poetry Recitation, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Ricky Fitipol – Song & Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Dayna Hocog – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Gianna Lizama – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Melva Mafnas – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Isa Manabat – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Eliza Manglona – Song & Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Justin Pangelinan – Song & Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Tricia Rabago – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Tyler Sasamoto – Dramatic Cultural Interpretation & Song & Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 McGarett Songao – Song & Dance, 1st Place
\n\u2022 Mandy Tenorio – Song & Dance, 1st Place; Female Singer, 3rd Place
\n\u2022 Nicolas Terlaje – Song & Dance, 1st Place; Proficiency, 2nd Place
\n\u2022 Jenissa Ilo – Alternate\/Support<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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