05/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/08/2024 17:01
This year's first-place winner is Talanoa Lagafuaina of Tafuna High School. His first-place art will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol! Congratulations also to second-place winner, Tavale Aumua of Leone High School; and third-place winner, Anarosa Tolai of Leone High School.
"I always enjoy seeing our islands' first-place art displayed in the U.S. Capitol, where Members of Congress and many thousands of people touring the Capitol look at the wall of artwork. Thank you to every student, along with the schools and teachers, for taking part, and doing such good projects. I'm proud of each one, and support art and other creative efforts for our schools. Congratulations!"
Congresswoman Amata and her local office work in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education to select these standouts, and determine one to represent American Samoa in Washington. Each year, American Samoa's public and private high schools are invited to send entries for the competition.
"My hope is that this is a fun project for every student and that they can improve and learn from the experience, while exploring their talents," continued Amata. "Thank you always to the generous sponsors that make this opportunity possible."
Each participant receives a Congressional Certificate from Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata, and various prizes from sponsors. Congresswoman Amata extends her warmest fa'afetai to the many businesses and individuals who donated and helped make this year's Congressional Art Competition special for the students.
Winners:
1st Place - Mr. Talanoa Lagafuaina, from Tafuna High School
2nd Place - Mr. Tavale Aumua, from Leone High School
3rd Place - Ms. Anarosa Tolai from Leone High School
Judges:
Mr. Duffy Hudson
Ms. Keniseli Lei Fanolua
Ms. Isabella Ah Mu Mageo
Leone High School
Principal Dr. Patrick Danielson
Art Teacher: Mr. Tony Esau
Students:
Vise Feagaiga
Tavale Aumua
Anarosa Tolai
Mavaega Ma'a
Amosa Fegaiga
Logopulotu Ape
Jerry Luki
Tafuna High School
Principal Mrs. Tutuila Togilau
Art Teacher: Mr. Raymond Keleti
Students:
Talanoa Lagafuina
Deborah Vaiotu
Hina Tuinei
Fagaitua High School
Principal Dr. Suaese "Pooch" Taase
Art Teacher: Mr. Vaimili Tyrell
Students:
Kendra Uele
Blessing Lemalu
Hadrian Uili
Jasmine Alefosio
Ioana Apelu
Acknowledgements:
Governor Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga and Lt. Governor La'apui Talauega Eleasalo "Salo" Va'alele Ale
Director Dr. Talauega Samasoni Asaeli - Department of Education
OCIA - Art Department, Mr Voloti Malietoa
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Aumua Amata's District Office & Washington D.C Office
ASTCA Communications
Manu'a Store
StarKist Samoa
BlueSky Communications
Island Business Center
KS Mart
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