Over 10 Micronesians Adorn Chaminade Black and Gold

Chaminade University, a college accredited university in Honolulu Oahu graduates over ten Micronesians on May 9, 2011. A volume once incomprehensible to our islands may soon be an annual feat with the large population of Micronesians currently attending the university. Of noted interest, most of the graduates are from Micronesian high schools. Is this an indication of our high schools’ ability to graduate college ready students? One thing is for sure, this is a sign that a four year college degree is well within reach for young Micronesians.

Here are 10 graduates that I was fortunate enough to get information from.

Federated States of Micronesia

Kosrae State:

1) KIRKLY LIVAE

High School: Kosrae High School

Degree: BA in Business Administration.
Next Plan: MBA at Chaminade University Fall 2011

2.) EVANGELINE CHING

High School:Kosrae High School

Degree:BS in Accounting

Next Plan: MBA at Chaminade University in Accounting Summer 2011

Pohnpei State:

1.) DESIREE P. YAMASE

High School: Xavier High School (Chuuk)

Degree: BA in International Relations; Minor: Philosophy

Next Plan: MBA at Chaminade University Summer 2011

2.) UNIVERSE YAMASE

High School: Xavier High School (Chuuk)

Degree: BA in International Relations; Minor: Political Science

Next Plan: Masters in Public Administration at UH Manoa Fall 2011

Chuuk State

1.) ROSALINDA YATILMAN

High School: Xavier High School (Chuuk)

Degree: BA in Business Administration

Next Plan: Masters in Public Administration at UH Manoa Fall 2011

Yap State

1.) CHANDRA YAGWEMOG

High School: SDA High School (Yap)

Degree: BS in Environmental Science

Next Plan: “I have decided to do the Peace Corps, and then after two years, I’ll be going on to Graduate School for a Masters in Marine and Environmental Science. Eventually I would like to get a PhD as well and one day teach college or high school students”.

2.) JULIAN THARNGAN

High School: Yap High School

Degree: BA in Business Administration

Next Plan: “My next plan is to take one semester off to work as an accountant for Sam's Club and save money, and also plan on any financial situation for when I enter graduate school. I will have to look and apply for scholarships. I will be attending Chaminade University again for Graduate school to get my MBA.

Commonwealth of the Marianas

Saipan:

1.) MAYBLE AYUYU

High School: Mount Carmel High School

Degree: BA in Business Administration

Next Plan: “ Plan to work for a Bank (Bank of Hawaii or Bank of Guam) for a few years. Eventually move back to Saipan and start on a management program for the McDonald's of Saipan. (Help w/ father's franchise business)”.

Republic of Palau

1.) EVELYN IKELAU OTTO

High School: Mindszenty High School

Degree: BS in Environmental Studies

Next Plan: “ I am looking for a job in my field and if everything goes well I’ll be going back for Master’s next year.”

2.) GOLDA RAYMOND

High School: Roosevelt High School (Hawaii)

Degree: BS in Accounting

Next Plan: As of right now, I am looking for a job. Then I am off to graduate school in January for my MBA in Accounting. While in graduate school, I'll be working on getting my CPA.