March 9,2012
By: Jennie Tomagan, e-News Reporter
Our elementary students got a closer look at what our future will look like. From February 13th through the 17th, Bible teacher, Mr, Kibbee presented a very special Week Of Prayer for the elementary students. Its theme was “Prophets.” On their first day, he shared about what it is like in Heaven. On the second day, he shared what it is like in Heaven, and then discussed the important role of prophets, and he also presented a special sermon on Jesus’ return.

March 9,2012
By: Karessa Americano, e-News Reporter & e-News Staff
The BIG DEBATE was a great opportunity for 7th and 8th graders to develop their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. The academic event occurred on February 23rd, in the school’s upper room. Three judges observed and scored the participants. Eighth graders skillfully argued seventh graders on topics which included: the banning of cockfights on Guam, whether or not juveniles should be tried as adults, whether or not divorce should be easier to obtain, animal testing, violent video games, whether or not the internet is harmful to children, global warming, raising the drinking age, banning the sale of alcohol, and whether or not drug testing should be mandatory in schools, among others. While engaged in other Language Arts units, the students researched their debate topics and practiced their mastery of the art. Middle school Language Arts hosts a BIG DEBATE every year during the third quarter.

March 9,2012
By: e-News Staff
Anatomy and Physiology students presented their models of moving muscles that were made of different materials. Ariane Taitague and Caressa Kasperbauer brought in a really large metal door hinge to illustrate the directional movement of the arm and leg and how one muscle will contract while the other extends. Jonathan Aguero and Ben Yow used pairs of long balloons to represent the pairs of muscles. Dorient Peele and Yuya Kitadate made a model of the eye muscles using both inflated and non-inflated balloons. Joann Quan’s created her movable muscle-and-bone model with cardboard and a broken chopstick. Making these models helped remind the students that we have been wonderfully made by our Creator.

March 9, 2012
By: Jennie Tomagan, e-News Reporter & e-News Staff
With over 90 science projects entered, judges at the Annual Guam Adventist Academy Science Fair had a tough time determining the overall winner, but the project by 7th grader, Jonathan Powers, proved to be the best! Senior, Hannah Choi and her partner, 11th grader, Julie Lu, took second place; followed by the Onjukka brothers, 10th grader, Bryce and 9th grader, Derek. All top upper school winners presented projects that dealt with electricity. Powers’s project focused on hydro-electricity. He was able to answer the question, “If I were stranded on a boat, could I generate enough energy with seawater to power up a safety signal?” Well could he? Absolutely! Great job, Jonathan! Our elementary winners were Savannah Jensen, Jie Hye Choi, and Heidi Supit. Students, you were stupendous! There were several students who received honorable mentions for their hard work and excellent ideas. School Board Chairman, Mr. Mark, presented the overall winners with special hand carved trophies, which according to Fair coordinator, Mrs. Larrew, were all of one of a kind, and very special.

By: David Flores, e-News Reporter
Guam Adventist Academy will soon be administering the American College Test or ACT, along with the Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT. The ACT has been scheduled to take place on April 14th, and the SAT on May 6th. Both days are Sundays. Who may takes these tests? The answer is Juniors and Seniors! How difficult are the tests? For some, it can be challenging. The average student gets 50 to 60% of their answers correct. Eighty percent of the test takers nearly finish the test. The test last about 3 hours and 45 minutes. Why should you take the test? If students do well, they can win a scholarship or have access to competitive universities. It costs $49 to take the SAT and $49.50 to take the ACT. The registration deadline for the ACT has been closed. Juniors and seniors can still register to take the SAT. The deadline is on March 27th.

By: e-News Staff
Guam Adventist Academy upper school students are gearing up for a day of adventure at Tarza waterpark this Friday, March 16th! The GAA Student Association officers have planned the special event as a way to reward students for their hard work in the 3rd quarter.  Meanwhile, elementary students will prepare for their “Water Day,” which will take place on campus on the same day.  All students have been provided with guidelines on what to wear and what to bring on these trips. The idea is to be safe, as well as a good example of GAA’s Christian modesty policy. Please follow the rules accordingly, and have fun!

By: e-News Staff
Guam Adventist Academy will be holding parent-teacher conferences on Monday, March 26th, from 10am until 6pm. All parents are being encouraged to call the office and make an appointment with their child’s teachers now.  Parents of 7th through 12th graders will also have an opportunity to meet with teachers on Wednesday, March 28th, from 3pm until 6pm. If you have questions, or just need to make an appointment, please call the school at 789-1515/2020.

By: e-News Staff
What would you pack if you had to leave at the very last minute, didn’t quite know where you were going, or how long you would be gone? Wait, that’s not all, what if there was a dangerous and very noisy war going on at the same time? That’s the challenge Language Arts seventh graders faced as they prepared for their “suitcase project.” The suitcase project was done in association with a book the students were reading entitled, To Linger is to Die. It tells the story of two characters living in Estonia in the 1940′s during the time of World War II. They travel from their native home to the far end of Germany to evade the Soviet army and start a new life. There were different scenes in the story where Viktor and Kristina had only seconds to pack up the bare necessities for them and their children and…run!  Seventh graders were told they had to give themselves a few minutes to pack a bag or suitcase (some students actually had mini suitcases!) and bring them to class to present to their classmates. After their presentation, their bags were weighed.  Students brought different items including: their Bible, scripture verse packs, light clothes, food, flashlight, towel, blanket, toiletries, and so many others! Good job! We know who we’d hang with during a time of trouble!

By: Cody Crisostomo, e-News Reporter
A team of five workers came to Guam Adventist Academy to help remodel the upper room, which is also used as our school chapel. This makeover included new bright lights and a new ceiling! This amazing makeover started over Christmas break and finished up just in early January 2012. School Board Chairman, Mr. Mark said, “Thanks to private donations, the upper room was able to get a new ceiling.” He supervised this operation and wanted an environment where students could both learn and worship God.

December 19, 2011
By: e-News Staff
It was a busy and very rewarding holiday season for the Guam Adventist Academy Handbell Choir! The group finished off their series of performances at the Guam Hilton last night, but just before then, this hardworking team of students finished FIRST place at the Holiday Concert Series and Choir Showdown – a one week island wide music competition, which took place from December 10-18. The types of presentations varied with each entrant. In addition to our handbell choir, bands and choristers vied for the winning trophy. Some represented schools, both public and private, and others represented private organizations. Our choir took the overall second place slot. They were elated with the win and look forward to next year’s competition. Winners were asked back to the Agana Shopping Center to perform for a large audience in the center court on Sunday, December 18 for the Grand Finale in which they won the grand prize – a $500 certificate to any Yamaha store on Guam. Since November, the GAA Handbell Choir has been immensely busy visiting different venues throughout Guam performing for charities, malls, and businesses such as hotels like the Sheraton, Outrigger, and others. They also recently opened twice for the internationally famous opera singer, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, who was accompanied by the Guam Symphony Orchestra, at Opera Para I Isla. GAA Music Director, Marie Dela Paz, has been training this year’s handbell choir since August.