{"id":409068,"date":"2024-05-30T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=409068"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Tinian-Middle-School-promotes-34-to-9th-grade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Tinian-Middle-School-promotes-34-to-9th-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinian Middle School promotes 34 to 9th grade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tinian Middle School held its promotion ceremony for 34 students who are now going into the ninth grade last Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

The promotion ceremony, held at the Tinian Middle School cafeteria, officially began the Public School System\u2019s celebration for both of its graduating high school seniors and promoted 8th grade middle school students throughout Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.<\/p>\n

Chae Yun Seo is the class valedictorian for Tinian Middle School and recipient of the Board of Education Academic Excellence Award. The award was presented by BOE acting chair Maisie B. Tenorio, secretary\/treasurer Gregory P. Borja, and Tinian BOE member Antonio L. Borja.<\/p>\n

Tina Chang Chi is class salutatorian for the promoted class and recipient of the Commissioner of Education Academic Excellence Award, which was presented by Education Commissioner Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho.<\/p>\n

Joining Seo and Chi in the Top 10 promoted Tinian Middle School 8th grade students are: (3) Christofe Donald Dora Patio; (4) Nazario Aguon Borja, Jr; (5)Kymani Flores Nabors; (6) Ken Joshua Cabrera Litulumar; (7) Aleckah Candice Anastacio and Ava Roxy Vihyel Ayuyu John; (9) Johndel Esmidella Almonte, and (10) Arturo Lopez Rivera III.<\/p>\n

The promoted middle school students chose the theme, \u201cA Million Dreams for A World\u2019 We\u2019re Gonna Make.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Greater good\u2019<\/p>\n

Class valedictorian Seo thanked everyone who supported her middle school journey, which was punctuated by her finishing top of her class.<\/p>\n

In her valedictorian address, she gave emphasis on the importance of middle school: \u201c[It] was a chapter in our lives where we prepare for the greater good, which we call an advancement in our life. And now I would like to say I am glad to finish this chapter and move on to the next.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have all had our ups and downs throughout these years together, but it has been a memorable journey for all of us, even if some of our peers have left us midway. Without the support of everyone around me, I wouldn\u2019t be standing here today,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cThank you to my parents for supporting me through everything and even on my bad days. I wouldn\u2019t have come this far without them, and I wanted to say thank you to them. They were my source of motivation when I needed it the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

She paid tribute to her school and teacher for \u201cgiving me enough knowledge to stand here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Seo said her peers who followed her on her middle school journey. \u201cThey had given me the desire and motivation to do my best and reach where I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018New chapter\u2019<\/p>\n

Salutatorian Chi, in her speech, said her moving on to 9th grade is a special day both for her family and peers. It is a day that represents the beginning of a new chapter for her.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to be standing here in front of you as a salutatorian. This day is very special to not just me as a salutatorian, but all my peers and their family,\u201d Chi said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis journey has been hard, and today represents the end of this chapter of my life and the beginning of a new chapter. I just wanted to thank my friends and most importantly my parents for supporting me through everything and always providing for me, being my backbone, and being the root of my dreams. I would not be standing here without them, as the point of a dream is lost when the roots are gone,\u201d the salutatorian said in her address.<\/p>\n

She honored her Tinian Middle School teachers and staff for understanding and supporting her academic success.<\/p>\n

\u201cA special thank you to the teachers and staff for understanding me and\u2026for assisting me in my academics, and also to everyone who believed in me in any way during this journey\u2026even if they are not here right now,\u201d she added. \u201cCongratulations to the (future) class of 2028.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Advantage\u2019<\/p>\n

Principal Liz Perzinski is proud of her promoted students.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou actually have more advantage than the 8th graders on Saipan who will move to an unfamiliar (and new learning) environment. Here, you share the campus with the high school, you did school events together\u2026 You\u2019ll be fine,\u201d the school administrator assures her promoted students.<\/p>\n

Perzinski reminded the promoted students about their chosen promotion theme:\u201d Your imagination is a powerful tool to change your attitude and state of mind. Every extraordinary achievement, every innovative idea was first imagined by someone or living inside somebody\u2019s mind as a dream.\u201d<\/p>\n

The school administrator also acknowledged class advisers Tiana San Nicolas and Velma Reyes for their dedication and hard work.<\/p>\n

\u2018You are not alone\u2019<\/p>\n

Acting BOE chair Maisie B. Tenorio, in her remarks, praised the promoted students for their perseverance.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of our chairperson, retired, SGM Herman Atalig, and the rest of my colleagues at the 18th CNMI State Board of Education, I am honored to be here in celebration of your accomplishments. These last few years have not been easy, yet you showed up for your family, your classmates but, most importantly\u2014for yourself,\u201d Tenorio said in her remarks.<\/p>\n

She added, \u201cIf you take any skill with you, take the one that helps you with one foot in front of the other. The next four years will also have its sets of challenges, but you are not alone. You have an entire community of loved ones and educators who will walk alongside you\u2014one step at a time. With their support and your courage, you will continue to reach amazing destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2018Life\u2019s full of endorphins\u2019<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Education Commissioner Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho offered a unique analogy of student life: how the natural chemicals produced by the human body release all the four \u201chappy chemicals\u201d (hormones) to respond to signals about what to feel and how to function.<\/p>\n

Camacho said: \u201cdopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins\u2026 are naturally produced chemicals that respond to happy moments\u2026such as special and memorable events like promotion ceremonies.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes, they are called feel-good (hormones) body chemicals that react to lifestyle changes and moments\u2026like what we have today: we have a lot of emotions here because we are celebrating. Your parents, this beautiful community, and your educators and leaders, are celebrating with you,\u201d Camacho said.<\/p>\n

In closing, the education chief assured the promoted students and their parents that PSS along with the BOE would continue to support their educational journey.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know our leadership here from CNMI government down to BOE, have your back. What I mean when \u2018we have your back\u2019 is that, from your teachers to your school principal, PSS key management and our BOE leaders will be there to help you.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cAs the acting chairperson said, the challenges that you\u2019re going to face in high school are going to be there in front of you. But keep dreaming because I know you will be able to realize your dreams because we believe in you\u2026 that you can make it. Life is going to be good because we will be there to support all of you in your educational journey. So what you need to do now is continue learning, achieve through high school and make those dreams a realization.\u201d (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Top 10 promoted 8th grade students of Tinian Middle School were presented last Tuesday by principal Liz Perzinski, Education Commissioner Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho, acting BOE chair Maisie B. Tenorio, and BOE member Antonio L. Borja to the Tinian community. The Top 10 are (1) Chae Yun Seo, (2) Tina Chang Chi, (3) Christofe Donald Dora Patio, (4) Nazario Aguon Borja Jr., (5) Kymani Flores Nabors, (6) Ken Joshua Cabrera Litulumar, (7) Aleckah Candice Anastacio and Ava Roxy Vihyel Ayuyu John (9), Johndel Esmidella Almonte, and (10) Arturo Lopez Rivera III.<\/p>\n

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Class valedictorian Chae Yun Seo, joined by her parents and brother, is also presented with the highest education award, the Board of Education Academic Excellence Award by acting BOE chair Maisie B. Tenorio and BOE member Antonio Toram Borja.<\/p>\n

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The second highest academic award, the Commissioner of Education Academic Excellence Award was presented to class salutatorian, Tina Chang Chi, by Education Commissioner Dr. Lawrence F. Camacho. Chi is joined by her parents.<\/p>\n

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