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Lt. Gov. Faoa: “Be steadfast on your Christian values”; Manumalo graduates 6

(UTULEI) – Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia today offered congratulations to the six graduates of Manumalo Baptist High School in Malaeimi in saying “step into the adult world with confidence, and be steadfast on your Christian values.”

The following is the text of Lt. Gov. Faoa’s remarks at the graduation ceremony held at the school chapel: read more

Gov. Togiola at SPA graduation: “Plan to give back to your families and community”

(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono, who returned to American Samoa last night, today attended the graduation ceremony of South Pacific Academy, which was held at the Pago West Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Malaeimi.

At the commencement exercises for SPA’s 16 high school students, Governor Togiola told the graduates to “plan to give back to their families and their communities.”  read more

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Lt. Gov. Faoa honors 31 Cohort graduates; “improving education has no end”

(UTULEI) – Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia today delivered the Graduation Address at the commencement ceremony for the University of Hawai’i Cohort Graduation Spring 2009 at H. Rex Lee Auditorium (Fale Laumei) in Utulei.

Lieutenant Governor Faoa congratulated the 31 graduates – 23 teachers received their Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education, 4 received their Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, and 4 received their Master read more

Lt. Gov. Faoa: “You are the vessels of spreading the Word”; Samoa Bible College

(UTULEI) – Lieutenant Governor Faoa Sunia today attended the graduation ceremony for Samoa Bible College – the Assembly of God theological school in Tafuna.

Lieutenant Governor Faoa told the twelve graduates that they have become as the disciples were to Jesus Christ, through their journey of learning, they will now become the bearers, the instruments, and the vessels of spreading the Gospel to all nations.

The following is the official text of Lt. Gov. Faoa’s graduation remarks: read more

Gov. Togiola: “Miracles comes with hard, honest work”; NPTHS grads 58

 (UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today was the commencement speaker at the graduation ceremony of Nu’uuli Poly Technical High School.

In his keynote speech at the Kanana Fou Gymnasium in Tafuna, Governor Togiola told the fifty-eight Nu’uuli Poly Tech graduates that if they believe and have faith, miracles will happen for them.

The following is the official English and Samoan text of Governor Togiola’s commencement address: read more

Gov. Togiola: “Dream of self governance by forefathers is deteriorating”;
THS grad 282

(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today told the 282 graduates of Tafuna High School it is time to reshape the dream because American Samoa has become “less of a strategic asset to America, in spite of patriotism and human sacrifice, for the protection of American interests, freedom and peace.”

The following is the official text of Governor Togiola’s commencement speech:

Gov. Togiola: “Whichever flame you keep alive they all have common element, fuel”; Sharks grad 235

(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today in his commencement address to the 235 graduates of Samoana High School said it is time to make good choices on good fuel that will keep the flame alive.

The following is the official text of Governor Togiola’s commencement address: read more

Gov. Togiola tells 179 LHS grads: “‘Patience Can Conquer Destiny’

if you have endurance and stamina”

(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today, as commencement speaker at Leone High School, told the 179 graduates that events in their lives are predetermined, but still require hard work.

The following is the official text of Governor Togiola’s commencement address at Leone High School graduation ceremonies.

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Gov. Togiola: “‘Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Wisdom”;

FHS grads 137

(UTULEI) – Governor Togiola Tulafono today told 137 graduates of Faga’itua High School “when you are overwhelmed with pride due to your accomplishments and other accolades you have gained throughout your journey, it is hard to control.”

The following is the official text of Governor Togiola’s commencement remarks at Faga’itua High School graduation ceremonies.