Seventeen-year-old Marianas High School student James Sison said being governor of the CNMI is one tough job.<\/p>\n
Sison was one of 180 youth in the CNMI who participated in this year\u2019s Youth Takeover Day at different government agencies and private firms in the CNMI yesterday.<\/p>\n
Sison said he enjoyed his stint at the Governor\u2019s Office. \u201cI had a blast!\u201d he said during a brief reception ceremony held at the Office of the Governor in Capitol Hill. As governor for one day, he had to sit in on two meetings in the morning and the afternoon.<\/p>\n
Sison said the morning meeting was just an update about the status of the CNMI power situation. In the afternoon, he only attended a briefing but was able to witness the passing of three bills.<\/p>\n
He added that he now understands the job of the governor, especially when faced with criticisms from all angles.<\/p>\n
Lt. Gov. Diego T. Benavente\u2019s counterpart was Charis Lopez from Grace Christian Academy. He praised the lieutenant governor\u2019s work ethic.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow I have someone to look up to,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Lopez thanked the official for the opportunity given him yesterday. Benavente, for his part, said he was impressed with Lopez. \u201cIt\u2019s about time that the youth learn what we do up here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Another MHS student, Vannerie Deleon Guerrero, played Saipan mayor for a day and said the job of Mayor Juan B. Tudela is not all about signing paperwork all day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand that a mayor\u2019s job is much more than that. It is really a hard job,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Washington Rep. Pete A. Tenorio also presented his counterpart, GCA\u2019s Rafferty Dris, during the reception. Tenorio said that he had the biggest counterpart for this year\u2019s takeover, referring to the size and height of Dris.<\/p>\n
MHS student Kelvin Rodeo, who took over as Deputy Special Assistant for Administration at the Governor\u2019s Office, said he had fun at work but what he enjoyed the most was when the governor took all of them to the Kingfisher Golf Links for lunch.<\/p>\n
Rachael Reyes said being at the Governor\u2019s Office exposed her to how urgent requests for funding must be handled.<\/p>\n
Fifteen-year-old MHS student Victoria Sablan said she enjoyed her takeover of one of the reporters\u2019 jobs at the Saipan Tribune. Sablan said she is now considering becoming a journalist. She said she enjoyed experiencing the job firsthand and that she would recommend all of the youth to join next year\u2019s youth takeover.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt would help you figure out what you want to do in life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Shayna Kileleman said she enjoyed the youth takeover because it brought them into the field, away from schoolwork, at least for a day.<\/p>\n
The Office of the Special Assistant for Youth Affairs led by Florence Kirby, organized the one-day event. Benavente acknowledged Kirby making the event happen.<\/p>\n
Kirby said she was very satisfied with the turnout of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt turned out to be great despite the last minute backing out of some schools,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She said the number of students who actually participated slightly exceeded last year\u2019s figures. She said she is now looking forward to the next Youth Takeover Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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