72nd Commencement Exercises at PICS High School attended by Governor Oliver

PICS Field, Pohnpei: June 27, 2023 – Governor Oliver and Speaker Yamaguchi attended the 72nd commencement exercises for PICS High School.  Under the banner/theme “Endless educational commitments ensure and promote all learning” translated figuratively into Pohnpeian as “Tuhken wahr tupwutupw wahr seisei”, 217 students transitioned to graduates of PICS High School class of 2023.  

Vice President of the Parent-Teacher Association Mr. Engily Ioanis delivered welcoming remarks.  Speeches were also delivered by the Salutatorian Jessa Holiday and Valedictorian Valigene Loney.  

Keynote Speaker, Mr. Mason Albert, Noahs U and Vice President of the National Fisheries Corporation delivered an inspiring speech to the students.  As a graduate of PICS High School class of 1990 Mr. Albert gave some valuable advice to the students.  He advised the students to stay committed to their goals and at that same time understand that opportunities are all around them.  Governor Oliver also delivered special remarks.  He expressed appreciation and pride for the accomplishments of the 217 graduating Seniors.  He echoed the charge of the keynote speaker for each student to pursue what they are passionate about, and added to the theme “tuhken wahr tupwatupw wahr seisei” saying that where there is no struggle there is no progress.  

Over 75% of the graduating seniors will be furthering their education at the College of Micronesia.  Congratulations to the Graduates and their families.