The University of Guam CHamoru Language Program has released the list of winners in the 2015 Inacha’igen Fino’ CHamoru , the annual CHamoru Language Competition which was held on the UOG campus from March 9 to 10, 2015. For more information, contact Siñora Rosa Palomo at: kailee.rosapalomo@gmail.com.

 

Elementary Schools

K - 2 Dinilitreha/Spelling
1st Place: Michael Villeza, Wettengel
2nd Place: Maria Paule, Mt. Carmel
3rd Place: Jaydah Cruz, Merizo Martyrs

K - 2  Yiningnga’/Drawing
1st Place: Darien Siaotong,me of School: Astumbo Elementary
2nd Place: Jaydah Rome, Merizo Martyrs
3rd Place: Jaron Mansapit, Astumbo Elementary

K - 2 Koron Famagu’on/Children’s Choir
1st Place: Mt. Carmel
2nd Place: J. Q. San Miguel
3rd Place: LBJ/Tamuning

3 - 5 Dinilitreha/Spelling
1st Place: Brenna Sakate, J. M. Guerrero
2nd Place: Natruelle Flores, Wettengel
3rd Place: Jacelyn Joshua, J. Q. San Miguel

3 - 5 Yiningnga’/Drawing
1st Place: Madelene Guzman, Merizo Martyrs
2nd Place: Bas Schils, Mt. Carmel
3rd Place: Kayla Aquiningoc, B. P. Carbullido

3-5 Umestoriha/Story Telling
1st Place: Donte Techur, Mt. Carmel
2nd Place:Marsha Paul, Astumbo
3rd Place:Georgiann Salas, C. L. Taitano

3 - 5 Koron Famagu’on/Children’s Choir
1st Place: Mt. Carmel
2nd Place: Truman
3rd Place: B. P. Carbullido

 

Middle Schools

Middle School Sinangan/Oratorical
1st Place: Breanna Camacho, CHacha Oceanview, Saipan
2nd Place: Pulani Peredo, Mt. Carmel
3rd Place: Terry Anne Terry, Hopwood Junior High, Saipan

Middle School Rinisådan Po’ema/Poetry Recitation
1st Place: Genzo Gonzales, CHacha Oceanview, Saipan
2nd Place: Nathan Naputi, Mt. Carmel
3rd Place: Joshalyn Flores, Hopwood Junior High, Saipan

Tinige’/Essay
1st Place: Pulani Peredo, Mt. Carmel
2nd Place: Courtney Buendicho, Mt. Carmel
3rd Place: Nathan Naputi, Mt. Carmel

Tinaitai Koru/Choral Reading
1st Place: Mt. Carmel
2nd Place: V. S. A. Benavente
3rd Place: Tinian Elementary

Lålai/CHant
1st Place: A.J. M. S.
2nd Place: Hopwood Junior High, Saipan
3rd Place: Oceanview

 

High Schools

Profisiente/Proficiency
1st Place: Tristen Javier, JFK
2nd Place: Balbina Concepcion, Marianas High, Saipan
3rd Place: Kenaleen Litulomar, Marianas High, Saipan

High School Sinangan/Oratorical
1st Place: Jordan Barcinas, Southern High
2nd Place: Breana Perez, Tiyan High
3rd Place: Tristan Javier, JFK

High School Rinisådan Po’ema/Poetry Recitation
1st Place: Maria Bansil, George Washington
2nd Place: Winfa Rabago, Marianas High, Saipan
3rd Place: Ronald Sablan, JFK

Kάkanta na Palao’an/Female Singer
1st Place: Brenisha Reyes, GWHS
2nd Place: Riannalyn Manabat, Marianas High
3rd Place: Cyrielle Lee, John F. Kennedy

Kάkanta na Låhi/Male Singer
1st Place: Jose Carreon, Marianas High
2nd Place: Jonah Guerrero JFK

Inentetpeten Kotturan Egge’/Dramatic Cultural Interpretation
1st Place: Marianas High, Saipan

Kånta yan Baila/Song with Dance
1st Place: Marianas High, Saipan
2nd Place: Southern High
3rd Place: JFK

Kåntan CHamorita/Chamorita Style of Singing
1st Place: Marianas High, Saipan
2nd Place: JFK