By: e-news staff
It was by far one of the busiest fairs the school has ever hosted, and the students were loving it! Every year, Guam Adventist Academy presents its International Vegetarian Food Fair showcasing delicious entrees and appetizers from different countries. On Sunday, January 29th, hundreds of people visited the campus to sample exotic foods such as Thai wraps with peanut sauce, fresh, spicy papaya salad, and Colombian arepas! The different world cuisines were represented by different classes. Kindergarten classes (with help from their teachers and parents) all the way to the seniors hosted booths with food from places like Greece, Mexico, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, France, Colombia, the United States, and of course there was delicious Chamorro food from Guam! All teachers and students participating were required to have a health permit from the Department of Public Health’s Environmental Health Division.  

By: Cody Crisostomo and e-news staff
Getting wet or too hot outside their classroom is now a thing of the past for our elementary students!  Mission workers from the Pacific Northwest visited Guam last month to help build a shelter for the walkway at our lower school campus.  For years, teachers and students endured seasons of hard rain or searing heat. Pastor David Lovenguth and his lovely wife, Marlene, along with Paul Knobloch spent almost 2 weeks at the school constructing the highly anticipated awning for our younger students.EJ Mendiola and his co-worker, Riley, also put in a lot of hours at the school during this awesome project. Thank God for missionaries!

GAA Hosts Career Week
By: Lloyd Martinez and e-News Staff
During Career Week, which was held from January 23rd through the 27th, Guam Adventist Academy played host to some awesome presentations that inspired students to look ahead to their future professions – whatever they might be.On the first two days, the focus was college. High school English teacher, Mrs. Kim, discussed options that the students had as far as attending a two or four year college. She explained the differences and benefits of both.  Mrs. Kim also went over challenges before, during, and after college and how to avoid or overcome them. It’s not just grades, but also money, that is a big issue when deciding which college you want to attend. She also went through a list of possible careers and the salaries that go with them.
     Over the next couple of days, GAA upper school students heard from various people from the island’s government and business sectors.  There were great presentations by a veterinarian, crime lab chiefs, bank executives, nurses, a doctor, a local media personality, a firefighter, and even a jet fighter pilot. On the last day of Career Week, Mr. Larrazabal talked to students about how to fill out a job application. He later shared a presentation on how to dress and act when on a job interview.  Many students said they learned a ton of good information from the day’s seminars! Let’s hope they apply it in the future!

By: Hannah Robinson
On Wednesday, February 2nd, parents, friends and schoolmates gathered in the upper room to celebrate a special candlelit ceremony – the induction of the new National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society members. The ceremony was a formal event. The young ladies wore formal white dresses while the young men donned their suits and ties. The new inductees for the National Honor Society included Caressa Kasperbauer (11th), Yuya Kitadate (11th), Bryce Onjukka (10th), and Kasondra Reel (10th). The new inductees for the National Junior Honor Society were Derek Onjukka (9th), Jared Jano-Edward (9th), Tommy Imazu (8th), Johnny Parke (8th), Jennie Tomagan (7th), Lloyd Martinez (7th), Cameron Reel (7th), Cody Crisostomo (7th), and Jonathan Powers (7th). During the ceremony, NHS President Hannah Choi, talked about the NHS experience, in which she revealed the different community service and charity projects. Choi mentioned the Societies’ involvement in the annual Sugar Plum Tree Project as well as the successful recycling program at the school. One of the Societies’ coming projects includes the cleanup of beach parks in Tumon on February 26th.

During the week of September 26-30 the upper grade students had their Week of Prayer. The theme of the week was “What Wondrous Love” in which Mr. Chris Manibusan, 12th Grade Bible teacher, spoke on the incomprehensible love of God. On the first day, he showed the students an idea of how big God truly is. We learned that there are about 100 billion known galaxies and 200 billion stars and that each one was fashioned with God’s own hands and by His word. On the second day Mr. Manibusan talked about the law of love which is about our relationship with God. He says that sin, a transgression of the law, is personal and affects our relationship with God. It separates us from God, so if we love Him, we should endeavor to preserve our ties with Him. On the third day he talked about theWar of Wars. The first war took place in heaven and it continues on earth until the second coming of Christ. On the fourth day, Mr. Manibusan talked about the signs of the times, proving that we are living in the last days of earth’s history. Many people are skeptical about Christ’s second coming, but the Bible is clear, Jesus is coming soon and it’s our job to tell the world about Christ and prepare them for His soon return. The Word of God says that there will be wars and rumors of wars and calamities increasing in frequency. However, we must not be afraid and should continue telling people about the love of God. On the last day, he talked to the students about a new life, that we can be born again through the baptism of water and Spirit. It is our duty as Christians to invite others into God’s church. Baptism is a symbol of death and resurrection into a new life in Jesus. Sixteen students were touched and responded to the appeal – an appeal to accept Christ and live a new life in Him. What a wondrous week indeed.

By: Gavin Atos and e-News Staff

Guam Adventist Academy students have noticed a big difference in the school’s front  lawn. According to GAA high school teacher, Mr. Mckeever, several palm trees were donated to the school by Mr. Roland Alcantara. The trees were donated and planted in November. One student said, “Since the trees were planted they’ve added so much beauty to the campus.” Additionally  school officials said, “The trees definitely make the campus look beautiful and are like natural ornaments for Christmas.”

Hello Students! Finals are coming up and it’s time to get ready! I would advise you to get a lot of rest. Also, you should study hard for your Finals. Try your hardest and do your best. God bless you.

By: e-news Staff

Guam Adventist Academy Medical Club members got together for the first of two medical training seminars scheduled this quarter. They are being conducted by RN and Seventh-day Adventist preacher, Pastor Steven Silva. Pastor Silva shared with the students the definition of high blood pressure and what it could indicate.  He also explained the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.   After the lecture, students were able to test their new knowledge by reading each other’s blood pressure levels. Medical Club members were also trained on interpersonal relations, or when dealing with patients face-to-face. He said that there was a certain etiquette and responsibility when talking to patients. He said Club members should always try to keep patients feeling comfortable and at ease. Pastor Silva will be discussing blood sugar and how to check for levels at the next Medical Club training session, which takes place on Tuesday, December 6th, at 2:50pm at the school.  The GAA Medical Club has helped with 2 health screenings so far this school year.  Their next set of public screenings will be held at the Agana Shopping Center on December 11th and 18th, both dates are Sundays. The members will begin conducting free blood pressure and sugar level checks at 10am until 2pm.

By: Lloyd Martinez & Cody Crisostomo

Dr. Charles T. Muse, a executive director from National Robotics Trading Center (NRTC) visited Guam Adventist Academy on August 13. Dr. Muse, who is from South Carolina, visited Guam to conduct a workshop for Guam High and Southern High. A Seventh-day Adventist, he asked GAA for permission to visit and talk to students interested in Robotics. He talked about NRTC and about the RoboCup (a robotic soccer competition). He also said that by 2015, the US military expects that one-third of the combat vehicles will be unmanned. Robotic System Joint Project Office deployed 6,000 unmanned vehicles. In South Korea, they say that by 2020, every house will have a robot. By 2025, 1 million industrial robots will be in Japan. Robots have reached 8.6 million in the world. The robots are composed of sensors, cameras, range finder, GPS (Global Positioning System), simulating sensors, and a platform. The NRTC’s mission is to “develop a Robotics Production Technician program and make it available throughout the US.” The schools would provide a 2 year associate degree program. Dr. Charles said, “You can serve God and your country.” For more information, you can visit their site at www.NRTC.com