{"id":393627,"date":"2023-06-13T06:06:13","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T20:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=393627"},"modified":"2023-06-13T06:06:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T20:06:13","slug":"mcs-holds-three-commencement-ceremonies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/mcs-holds-three-commencement-ceremonies\/","title":{"rendered":"MCS holds three commencement ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To conclude the 2022-2023 school year, Mount Carmel School held its annual commencement ceremonies for all her student graduates. This year marked a special occasion as the school celebrated its 70th anniversary and all students were able to experience the most \u201cnormal\u201d school year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.<\/p>\n

All the ceremonies were held at the Mount Carmel Cathedral. Families unable to attend the ceremonies were able to watch the event through a livestream on the school\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n

This year, Mount Carmel School conferred diplomas for 31 Kindergarten students, 51 eighth-grade students, and 36 graduating seniors.<\/p>\n

Among the eighth-grade graduates, Hope Gianna McQuay and Jose Clarence Tenorio tied as their class\u2019 salutatorians. Earning the top rank as valedictorian was Seung Woo Choi.<\/p>\n

Among high school graduates from the class of 2023, Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera and Brent Matthew Estacio Ortizo tied as the salutatorians. The class valedictorian for this school year was awarded to YuriHana Rosa Deleon Guerrero Sasamoto.<\/p>\n

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Mount Carmel School conferred 36 diplomas during the 63rd Commencement Ceremony for the graduating class of 2023 at the Mount Carmel Cathedral. (MCS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mount Carmel School conferred 51 diplomas during her traditional commencement ceremony for the graduating eighth-grade class of 2023 at the Mount Carmel Cathedral.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Mount Carmel School\u2019s Kindergarten graduates sang the CNMI and U.S. national anthems during a traditional promotion ceremony at the Mount Carmel Cathedral. (MCS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During her welcoming remarks at the school\u2019s 2023 Commencement Ceremony on June 3, 2023, Mount Carmel School president Frances T. Taimanao commended the graduates and reminded them to keep their faith steadfast as they enter the next chapter of their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cGraduation is a time of transition, a time to look back on all you have accomplished, and a time to look at what\u2019s ahead. As you move to the next stage of your life, your soon to be college-life, I\u2019d like to leave you with a few words of encouragement from the Bible in Proverbs Chapter 3 verses 5 to 6: \u2018Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.\u2019 No matter what challenges you may face in life, remember you can overcome them with your faith in God,\u201d Taimanao said. \u201cThis is a beginning and not an end. You all are well on your way to making meaningful contributions to the world and are well on your way to leaving a legacy that will carry on for future generations of Mount Carmel School students.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taimanao also acknowledged the contribution of the graduate\u2019s parents, saying, \u201cTo the amazing parents of these graduates: Congratulations and a job well done. Words can\u2019t express how much we appreciate your support and the sacrifices you have made to send your child to Mount Carmel School. From the bottom of our hearts thank you yan un dangkulu si yu\u2019us ma\u2019ase. Thank you for choosing Mount Carmel and believing in Catholic education. On behalf of the board of directors, the leadership team, faculty and staff, we extend a huge congratulations to you graduates and your families. Continue shining on and don\u2019t let anything stop you from achieving your dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mount Carmel School\u2019s keynote speaker for the commencement ceremony was Zeno Deleon Guerrero Jr., a 2017 AlumKnight and a current English teacher at MCS. The theme of Deleon Guerrero\u2019s speech was focused on the idea of dreams.<\/p>\n

The following awards were presented to the eighth and 12th-grade graduates:<\/p>\n

12th Grade Graduates with Honors\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valedictorian- YuriHana Rosa DLG. Sasamoto
\nSalutatorian (tie)- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nSaultatorian (tie)- Brent Matthew Estacio Ortizo
\n1st Honor- Jill Anne Marie O. Mallari
\n2nd Honor- Gerald John Inos Deleon Guerrero, Jr.
\n3rd Honor- Manuel Jacinto M. Pangelinan
\n4th Honor- Donnie James Jr. Calma Militante
\n5th Honor- Brissa Concepcion Hunter
\n6th Honor- Francine Monique Flores Albuen
\n7th Honor- Leunyce B. Regalado
\n8th Honor- Leopoldo Lucas DLG. Naraja
\n9th Honor- Kinamarie Irene M. Dela Cruz
\n10th Honor- Jazmyn Phoeme Del Rosario Lopez
\n11th Honor (tie)- Mathew Adrian Ayuyu Sablan
\n11th Honor (tie)- Derek Moritaro S. Sasamoto
\n12th Honor- Erin Lillian Frink
\n13th Honor- Moeisha Eleanor F. Cruz
\n14th Honor- Raeka Shereen A. Lantin
\n15th Honor- Kayannie Ilifigh\u00e1r Borja Peter
\n16th Honor- Clint Allen M. Irang
\n17th Honor- Dohyun Lim
\n18th honor- Kristan Rose Coldeen Torres
\n19th Honor- Aubriana Maria Aflleje Sablan
\n20th Honor- Jose John I. Mafnas
\n21st Honor- Carlo Crisdeo Hilario Diaz
\n22nd Honor- Ohane Sablan Borja<\/p>\n

12th Grade Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bishop Christian Service Award- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nPresident\u2019s Award- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nGovernor\u2019s Leadership Award- Gerald John Inos Deleon Guerrero, Jr.
\nLieutenant Governor\u2019s Leadership Award – YuriHana Rosa DLG. Sasamoto
\nOutstanding Female Graduate- Brissa Concepcion Hunter<\/p>\n

12th Grade Subject Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

English Language Award- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nScience Award- Brent Matthew Estacio Ortizo
\nMathematics Award- YuriHana Rosa DLG. Sasamoto
\nSocial Science Award- YuriHana Rosa DLG. Sasamoto
\nTheology Award- Brent Matthew Estacio Ortizo
\nComputer Science Award- Brent Matthew Estacio Ortizo
\nForeign Language Award- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nArt Award- Donnie James Jr. Calma Militante
\nDrama Award- Kyla Monique Bullan Cabrera
\nSpeech Award- Jill Anne Marie O. Mallari
\nPhysical\/Health Education Award
\nFemale- Erin Lillian Frink
\nMale- Leopoldo Lucas DLG. Naraja<\/p>\n

8th Grade Graduates with Honors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Valedictorian- Seung Woo Choi
\nSalutatorian – \u00a0Hope Gianna McQuay
\nSalutatorian – Jose Clarence Tenorio
\n1st Honor- Sage Ramon Villagomez
\n2nd Honor- Josephine Lucero Lopez
\n3rd Honor- Justin O. Mallari
\n4th \u00a0Honor- Rafael Elijah Pacheco De Belen
\n5th Honor- Iris Malei\u2019a Seman Rasa
\n6th Honor (Tie)- \u00a0Chan Woong (Henry) Yeom
\n6th Honor (Tie)- \u00a0Kaitlyn Alexza A. Drilon
\n7th Honor- Nicole Angela Siemon Pangilinan
\n8th Honor- Naomi Skye H. Matsumoto
\n9th Honor- Taher Shakir
\n10th Honor- Stephanie Joyce C. Sevilla
\n11th Honor- Jeein Lee
\n12th Honor- Jeffrey George Concepcion
\n13th Honor- Sarah Angela Bamba Melchor
\n14th Honor- Christopher James N. Dela Cruz
\n15th Honor- Juliana Magan T. Subang
\n16th Honor- Kaden Christian M. Propst
\n17th Honor- Enzo Umeki Deleon Guerrero Sasamoto
\n18th Honor- Serenity Ann Cepeda Fujihira
\n19th Honor- Patricia Ann Matsumoto
\n20th Honor- Chan Seo (Stephen) Yeom
\n21st Honor- Patrick Villagomez Guerrero
\n22nd Honor- Carly Kate P. Dela Cruz
\n23rd Honor (tie)- Hiromi Rosa Pangelinan Sasamoto
\n23rd Honor (tie)- Yukiko Kiyomi S. Sasamoto
\n24th Honor- Gabriela Bark
\n25th Honor- Christine Rosanne N. Castro<\/p>\n

8th Grade Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Citizenship Award- Nicole Angela Siemon Pangilinan
\nPrincipal\u2019s Award- Seung Woo Choi (MCS)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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