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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR – American Samoa
PRESS RELEASE
(for immediate release – Monday, December 17, 2007)
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Gov. Togiola dedicates new Nu’uuli Vo-Tech
High School shop building
 (UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today officially dedicated the new shop building at Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School, the second phase of the $1.7 million project at the school in Tafuna.
In a brief ceremony this afternoon, Governor Togiola expressed his gratitude to Director of Education – Dr. Claire Poumele and the Department of Education for the successful completion of the two structure project that began in July 2006. Governor Togiola said the credit is shared by many.
“Often during these ceremonies, expressions of gratitude and praise go to this administration and our government, but it’s important to say that these efforts are collective efforts in collaboration with DOE, Public Works, the honorable representatives of Ituau and Tualauta counties, the principal – Mr. Sagapolutele Vanu Moe, the school administration, faculty and staff, the parents and students of Nu’uuli Vocational Technical High School,” said Governor Tog Iola. “We have come together to finalize what was started almost a year and a half ago. It is important that we do this because Nu’uuli Vo-Tech has been neglected for so many years. And we will never allow this to happen, again.”
Governor Togiola said, in seeing the major improvements to the school campus, it is imperative that emphasis is placed on the importance of the specialized curriculum that is being taught at Nu’uuli Vo-Tech.
 “This curriculum provides you, students, the practical activities related to a specific trade or occupation. You are developing expertise with your participation here. And as you become a learner today, upon completion, American Samoa needs you in the future,” said Governor Togiola. “We dedicated the two story classroom building at the beginning of the school year, and now we officially open this new shop building for you students. We provide these tools, such as this building, for your education, along with hammers, pliers, wrenches, and other tools that are put in your hands by your principal and teachers.”
Governor Togiola told the students that they have an obligation to learn and receive an education and take advantage of the opportunity that is offered to them.
“These tools are only as good as you are. If you don’t use them wisely, or you don’t use them to their maximum benefit, then they aren’t any good. They are only as good as you are. So take advantage of this education. Take advantage of the opportunities to learn. And don’t ever stop learning,” said Governor Togiola.
The new shop building – 42 feet wide by 112 feet long-- was built at a cost of $468,000 and the two story classroom building, dedicated in August, cost $1,285,000. The contractor was RM Construction.
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