Vivian Legaloimoe Ho Ching
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — When Vivian Legaloimoe Ho Ching was named first runner-up in the 2026 Miss American Samoa contest, she added another remarkable achievement to a journey already defined by service, leadership and dedication to her community.
A recent graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi...

![“My journey has always been about giving back to the community that has shaped me,” said Vivian Legaloimoe Ho Ching. “Earning my MSW while remaining in American Samoa allowed me to stay connected to my culture and grow as a professional.” She is the first American Samoa resident to earn a UH online social work degree. [photo: UH News] Vivian Legaloimoe Ho Ching](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/manoa-social-work-grad.jpeg?itok=tH4CAvZK)