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468 students say adios to HJHS
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Posted on May 31 2004
The Marianas High School Gymnasium was filled above its capacity last Saturday afternoon when it played host to the Hopwood Junior High School promotion ceremony.
With a loud background sound from hundreds of clapping hands, some 468 students marched to their seats in anticipation of receiving their hard-earned promotion certificate.
The ceremony was well attended, featuring guests ranging from parents, family members, and school officials, to friends, legislators, and Board of Education members.
In her keynote address, Mount Carmel Development director Louise Concepcion urged the students to continue pursuing higher education and to begin looking into potential colleges.
Returning to the island on time to grace the occasion was Public School System commissioner Rita Inos, who, along with BOE chairman Roman Benavente, gave congratulatory remarks.
Individuals were then presented with Top 10, Board of Education, Commissioner, and Presidential Gold and Silver awards.
Leading the pack of those recognized were Eugene Solomon, valedictorian, and Kenrick Bocago, salutatorian. Solomon was also the recipient of the BOE Award for posting the highest Grade Point Average while Bocago earned the Commissioner’s Award after posting the second highest GPA.
“Thank you to the parents and teachers. Your efforts have paid off,” said Solomon during his valedictorian address.
Solomon also lauded the fellow graduates for their moral support and efforts during their tenure as junior high school students.
“I am certain we can attain our dreams and our hopes,” he told them.
The students then marched to the stage to receive their diplomas.
In his final message as the students’ principal, Jim Brewer commended the graduates for their accomplishment.
“The success you have achieved was hard won, which makes it all the sweeter for you. What you may not realize is that your success is actually a success for your parents, family, and the entire PSS community, especially those of us at [HJHS]. When we see you achieve, we are rewarded in ways only parents and grandparents can envision. We are proud of your effort and very optimistic about your future,” he said.
