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Starkist float
During the StarKist Samoa Flag Day float demonstration, the float, which was a representation of South Korea’s first oceanic fishing vessel that unloaded its catch at the cannery, reeled in a 160-pound fish and it was presented as a gift, along with cases of wahoo, to the Flag Day dignitaries. [...
Flag Day food vendor
One of the local food vendors welcoming people to the Flag Day day festivities at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. They will be here through Monday to feed the masses attending the events.  Stop by an sample the goodies available. [photo Oey Ameperosa]  
Manumalo Academy elementary students
Students, teachers and supporters celebrate after Manumalo Academy elementary students took First Place overall in their category at the American Samoa National History Day competition. Go Flames! Light the way. [courtesy photo]
Tafuna High School History Day students
Tafuna High school students proudly celebrate their 7th consecutive win as overall 2023 National History Day champions. THS swept the top 3 overall placings and secured 7 out of 9 first places in all categories to achieve their momentous win. In a screenshot emailed to Samoa News, THS students,...
Kids at the carnival
Students from the ECE, Faleasao & Fitiuta Elementary Schools enjoyed the games and food at the Manu’a High School student council sponsored Dia de Los Muertos carnival. Manu’a High School student council was recently recognized as a 2023 National Council of Excellence for providing community...
THS honor society induction
Tafuna High School’s Lumana’i Manuia chapter inducted a total of 46 students into their National Honor Society. The induction ceremony took place at the LDS Hall in Malaeimi. [photo: OA]  
Tafuna Methodist Church Ave o le Fetu Ao Youth
Members of the Tafuna Methodist Church Ave o le Fetu Ao Youth, led by President Fiu Filipo Osa, at far right, sing a song praising the resurrection of Jesus Christ in front of their church building during their early morning service on Sunday, April 9, 2023. The youth held an Easter weekend camp to...
Flag Day Cricket League 2023
The 2023 Flag Day Cricket League — Men & Women teams — began on Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 at Fagaalu Park with the iconic Rainmaker mountain featured in the background.  The park is now ‘sand’ filled, with grass no longer a feature of the playing field. Whether this is temporary to accommodate the...
Worcester, MASS — Churches around the world will be holding services for their three most important days during this Holy Week: Holy Thursday, sometimes called Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Easter commemorates Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the fundamental belief of...
 Special Education teachers and students at Matafao
Students in the ASCC class Introduction to Psychology (PSY 150), for their spring 2023 community service project, make a donation to the Special Education teachers and students at Matafao Elementary School. [courtesy photo]

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