World Theater Productions and Guam Philharmonic Foundation Award $10,000 in Scholarships to 19 UOG Student-Athletes
World Theater Productions and Guam Philharmonic Foundation Award $10,000 in Scholarships to 19 UOG Student-Athletes
World Theater Productions and Guam Philharmonic Foundation Award $10,000 in Scholarships to 19 UOG Student-Athletes
10/1/2025
World Theater Productions (WTP) and the Guam Philharmonic Foundation (GPF) awarded $10,000 in scholarship funds to nineteen University of Guam student-athletes to support their educational needs. The scholarship presentation took place on Friday, September 26, at the UOG Calvo Field House.
The four current UOG sports, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball and Men’s and Women’s Basketball, each received $2,500 in scholarships. Teammates, families, and several cast members from the Jesus Christ Superstar production, which raised the scholarship funds, joined in the celebration.
The evening began with host Kailey Quidachay introducing the program’s speakers. Triton Athletics Director Doug Palmer and UOG Endowment Foundation Executive Director Katrina Perez welcomed attendees on behalf of the University and expressed gratitude to WTP and GPF for their contributions to the Endowment Foundation. Guam Philharmonic Foundation President Maximo Ronquillo and World Theater Productions Executive Producer Margarita “Margie” Dancel briefly discussed the arts and athletics, noting that both are kindred spirits.
Afterward, Quidachay introduced the scholarship recipients, who were selected by their coaches for their athletic prowess, team spirit, and Triton pride.
Scholarship Winners
Men’s Volleyball ($500 each)
- Yulmun Chennaux
- Dominici David
- Aidan Johnson
- Joe Mafnas
- Devin Santos
Women’s Volleyball ($625 each)
- Mary Cruz
- Deseha Mendiola
- Tehya Mendiola
- Kailey Quidachay
Men’s Basketball ($500 each)
- Johniel Abat
- Michael Certeza
- Javan Naputi
- Michael Sanchez
- Jaedon Waay
Women’s Basketball ($500 each)
- Arriah Arceo
- Golopin Choay
- Maria Duenas
- Yoonji “Bom” Seo
- Amanda Uncangco
Following the announcements, the student-athletes posed for individual photos with WTP and GPF leaders, then group photos with their teammates, and finally a group picture with the scholarship recipients and cast members of Jesus Christ Superstar.
The event was well-received and celebrated by all in attendance. WTP and GPF announced they will return in 2026 with another Labor Day weekend production. The show, to be revealed this November, will once again generate $10,000 in scholarship support for UOG Triton Athletics.