Join us for the D204 Lions Clubs Thanksgiving Saturday Story Time on Nov. 14, 2026, via Zoom or in person at the Hagatna Public Library. Register at https://bit.ly/lionsclubreading1. We look forward to seeing you there! 🦁📚🦃🚤😃
Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Perseverance, Faith & Triumph: Kinny Did It!
Today, we celebrate a milestone that is so much more than a diploma. It is a testament to perseverance, courage, patience, faith, and never giving up.
After two challenging attempts at Southern High School, even with an IEP, the journey to graduation was far from easy. There were challenges, disappointments, and moments when it would have been understandable to give up. But we never gave up on you, Kinny. We believed in you, believed in your potential, and knew that your journey might simply look different from everyone else’s.
When homeschooling became part of your journey, we continued to walk beside you, one step at a time. And today, you proudly hold your High School Diploma from Asmuyao Community School. 🎓🩵
Kinny, your autism does not define the limits of what you can accomplish. You have shown us that perseverance can open doors that once seemed impossible to unlock. Your graduation is a beautiful reminder that there is no single timeline or pathway to success.
We are especially grateful for the Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio Scholarship, which helped make this opportunity possible. That support made a meaningful difference in helping Kinny reach this important milestone. We are deeply thankful for the belief and investment in his future.
To everyone who supported Kinny along the way - family, educators, mentors, and those who encouraged him when the road was difficult - Si Yu’os Ma’åse from the bottom of our hearts.
And to our beloved Kinny:
You did it! You never gave up, and neither did we! 😘🙏
Your journey may have taken a different path, but it led you exactly where you needed to be.
🎓Congratulations, Joaquin Naputi Abraham Rivera
❤️ 🩵🎓Your diploma represents more than graduation. It represents your strength, your perseverance, and a family that believed in you every step of the way.
We are beyond proud of you. ❤️ 🎓
Biba Kinny! You did it! 🎉
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