Another Doctoral Achievement!

The Guam Cohort graduated with a Ph.D. in Educational Management from Philippine Women’s University on July 29, 2023 at PICC in Manila.  Kudos to the following cohort members:  Dr. Afshin Amoui, Dr. Erika Arceo, Dr. Therese Flores, Dr. Philip Patricio, Dr. Jim Reyes, Dr. Matilda Rivera, Dr. Jennifer San Nicolas, and Dr. Sylvia Taylor! 👩‍🎓🎉

The Guam Cohort take a pose to celebrate their doctoral achievement!  They are proud to represent Guam.  

Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera smiles as she receives her doctoral diploma.  This is her third and final doctoral journey.  Pictured L-R:  PWU President Marco M. Benitez, Rivera, and Board of Regents Member.

Happy Liberation Day, Guam!

Biba Ha’ånen Libirasion!

1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner Meaningful

Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to our families & friends who joined us for the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner on July 20, 2023.  Thank you also to Malesso’ Mayor Ernest Chargualaf for his Opening Remarks, along with Inarajan Mayor Anthony Chargualaf and Talofofo Mayor Vicente Taitague, for being present.  We truly appreciate Governor Lou Leon Guerrero for her presentation of the Proclamation of The World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Remembrance Day.  Si Yu’os Ma’åse’ also goes out to Jeremie Cepeda and Dakota Camacho for the beautiful Bendision of prayers and chants as we remember our 7 Beloved Heroes who prevented a total massacre of the people of Malesso’.  I’m proud to say that my Tata, Juan Acfalle Naputi, and my 2 uncles (my Nana’s brothers), Mariano Nangauta & Jose Nangauta, are 3 of the 7 heroes. Malesso’ is the only village liberated by the villagers themselves and not by the U.S. Armed Forces.  Let us remember the following beloved heroes:  Jose S. Reyes, Mariano N. Nangauta, Jose N. Nangauta, Juan A. Naputi, Patricio S. Taijeron , Vicente M. Meno, and Nicolas A. Chargualaf.  May all our heroes Rest In Peace! If it weren’t for them, I would not be here today.  🙏😘  Enjoy the following snapshots, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Pictured L-R:  Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi.

Jose D. Naputi, grandson of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes, and 

Coordinator of the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes.

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi; EvaDior Arjean Naputi Hernandez, great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi.

Pictured L-R:  Art San Nicolas and Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso'

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, and Jeremy Cepeda

Pictured L-R:  EvaDior Arjean Naputi Hernandez, great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Jose Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi

Pictured L-R:  Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso', and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero.

Pictured L-R:  Joaquin Nangauta Naputi, son of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 Heroes of Malesso'; Julia Santos Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi; and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero.

Malesso' Mayor Ernest Chargualaf saying his Opening Remarks

Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero speaks to the participants of the 1st Annual World War II Seven Heroes of Malesso’ Dinner 

Pictured L-R:  Dolores Cruz Naputi, daughter-in-law of Juan Acfalle Naputi, one of the 7 heroes; and Renee Angoco, and great granddaughter of Juan Acfalle Naputi.

Holiday - July 4 ~ Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July to one and all! We are grateful to all veterans & those who serve in the Armed Forces, for they are instrumental in the freedom we enjoy today.

Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

Source:  http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th
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