Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Amelie Ruo Yi Chen received the 2025 Pacific Horizons School Valedictorian Award during the 20th Annual Commencement ceremony last Saturday morning, May 24, 2025, at the Kanana Fou Women’s Hall.

“… in the end, it’s not just the destination that matters — it’s the journey. And this journey has been unforgettable,” she said during her Valedictorian speech.

(Front l-r) Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata, Miss Amelie Ruo Yi Chen, Gov. Pulaali’i N. Pula, (Back) ASDOE Director Lance Glodowski.