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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has hosted the Alpha Epsilon Mu chapter of the international Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society since the 1980s. During the spring and fall semesters at ASCC, the PTK usually holds a public ceremony to celebrate the induction...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Oregon Army National Guard continues to help American Samoa’s students fulfill their dreams of attending college. On February 5th, the military branch enlisted v at the Konelio Pele Army Reserve Center in Tafuna.
According to SFC Steve Mann - the American Samoa...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Last week, Independent State of Samoa newspaper the Samoa Observer announced the winners in its 2019 Tusitala Short Story Competition. The competition, in place since 2015, offers awards for unpublished fiction from writers living in the Pacific region countries of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Just prior to the declaration of the Territory’s current State of Emergency, students taking Fine Arts classes at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) enlivened the holiday season with their stage production “Iesu le Mesia”, a celebration in the Samoan language of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) held a club activity last week going by the theme of “Celebrating our Student Veterans on Campus”. The event included recognition of the contributions and service of the student...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Division of Student Services Division (DOSS) at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) has announced the recipients of its fall 2019 In-House Scholarships — the Saili le Atamai and Presidential Merit scholarships.
Most high school graduates born in American...
During a recognition ceremony earlier this month, ASCC president Dr. Rosevonne Pato and college administrators congratulate ASCC admissions officer Elizabeth Leuma and Program Director of Nursing Lele Ah Mu (2nd right) for 30 years of service. [l-r]: Sonny Leomiti, vice president of Administration...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Students at the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) majoring in Criminal Justice had the opportunity earlier this month to observe firsthand the inner workings of the local law enforcement system when 14 of them participated in the first field trip by College...
Alega Village, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tisa’s Tattoo Fest is reinventing itself and has become more than a promoter of The Sacred Tatau Art of the Samoans in 2019.
“This year was the most educational and informative celebration of the Tatau Art for me, and I am grateful to team up with our local health...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Earlier this month, the American Samoa Community College (ASCC) provided a venue for the INSPIRE Research Symposium presented by the American Samoa Community Cancer Coalition. INSPIRE (Indigenous Samoan Partnership to Initiate Research Excellence) is a five-year program...

![The six new members of the ASCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society celebrate their induction which took place in late March, just prior to the restrictions on public gatherings going into effect. The ASCC PTK chapter held a scaled down ceremony with limited attendance in order to observe the formalities of inducting its new members. [Courtesy Photo] The six new members of the ASCC chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_ptk_spring_2020.jpg?itok=MtnjT9Xk)
![Fotuoatua Afioa’e (2nd from right) enlisted with the Oregon National Guard on Feb. 5th at the Konelio Pele Army Reserve Center in Tafuna. After he graduates from ASCC this spring, Afioa’e will head to basic training and then return to Southern Oregon University to continue his studies. (l-r): MSG Sheri Hoddle, Tauaitala Leasiolagi (the first Am Samoan 2020 National Guard enlistment), Fotuoatua Afioa’e, and ORARNG American Samoa recruiter SFC Steve Mann. [photo: courtesy] (l-r): MSG Sheri Hoddle, Tauaitala Leasiolagi (the first Am Samoan 2020 National Guard enlistment), Fotuoatua Afioa’e, and ORARNG American Samoa recruiter SFC Steve Mann](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fotu_3.jpg?itok=LXTjYQFz)

![ASCC students portray the Three Wise Men meeting with King Herod in a scene from the play “Iesu le Mesia” staged last week at the College. The ASCC Fine Arts Department facilitated the production, which was written by former faculty member Namulauulu Dr. Paul Pouesi in collaboration with his siblings Daniel Pouesi and Alitasi Pouesi Summers. [photo: J. Kneubuhl] ASCC students portray the Three Wise Men meeting with King Herod](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_play.jpg?itok=dAxYfFa8)
![During last week’s ASCC Student Veterans Organization club activity, former military personnel (l-r) Lotoa Lotoa, Roger Sagaga, Tai Williams, Malaia Vaiau, Leon Fuata, and Darnall Fuiava helped organize the proceedings. [Photo: J.Kneubuhl] (l-r) Lotoa Lotoa, Roger Sagaga, Tai Williams, Malaia Vaiau, Leon Fuata, and Darnall Fuiava](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_vets_2.jpg?itok=YhMO5cf8)
![Recipients of the two ASCC In-House Scholarships for fall 2019 are (l–r) Mark Espiritu and Jean Paula Eseo, who were awarded the Saili le Atamai Scholarship; and twin sisters Shiqi and Shiting Huang, both recipients of the Presidential Merit Scholarship. [Photo: J. Kneubuhl] (l–r) Mark Espiritu and Jean Paula Eseo, who were awarded the Saili le Atamai Scholarship; and twin sisters Shiqi and Shiting Huang, both recipients of the Presidential Merit Scholarship](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_in-house_scholarships_fall_2019.jpg?itok=C9GQ2wjx)
![[l-r]: Sonny Leomiti, vice president of Administration & Finance; Dr. Pato; Letupu Moananu, vice president of Academic Affairs; Leuma; Ah Mu; and Sereima Asifoa, director of Human Resources.](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_30_years.jpg?itok=BC0KDNM1)
![ASCC students and DPS officers gather outside the Fagatogo police station following a tour of the facility. The DPS hosted the visit by members of the ASCC class Juvenile Delinquency (CJ190) and other Criminal Justice majors earlier this month. [Courtesy Photo] ASCC students and DPS officers outside the Fagatogo police station](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_criminal_justice_class_with_police.jpg?itok=oR3FDnH7)
![Some of the jewelry made from stone flakes found on the beach at Alega. [courtesy photo] Some of the jewelry made from stone flakes found](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/jewelry_from_stone_flakes_5976.jpg?itok=Hd6TJnHi)
![ASCC Health & Human Services Department chairman Derek Helsham (left) congratulates ASCC alumnus and current Portland State University student Alice Tausaga following her presentation of her current research at the INSPIRE Symposium earlier this month. [courtesy photo] Derek Helsham (left) congratulates ASCC alumnus Alice Tausaga](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/ascc_alumnus.jpg?itok=mJiKe1Mz)