Academy of Our Lady of Guam
Academy of Our Lady of Guam | |
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233 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Street , 96910 | |
Coordinates | 13°28′23″N 144°45′11″E / 13.47306°N 144.75306°ECoordinates: 13°28′23″N 144°45′11″E / 13.47306°N 144.75306°E |
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Type | Private, Religious, |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
Patron saint(s) | Our Lady of Camarin |
Established | 1949 |
Founder | Bishop Apollinaris William Baumgartner |
School district | Central |
President | Sr. Angela Perez |
Dean | Ms. Lourdes Babauta (Ms.B) |
Principal | Mrs. Iris Gaza |
Grades | 9-12 |
Gender | Female |
Enrollment | 400 |
Color(s) | Blue, gray |
Athletics conference | Interscholastic Athletic Association of Guam (IIAAG) |
Mascot | Cougars |
Website | http://www.aolg.edu.gu/ |
Academy of Our Lady of Guam (AOLG) is an all-girls Catholic high school located at 233 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Street in Hagåtña, Guam, United States.[1] AOLG, Guam's sole all-girls high school, has an average yearly enrollment of 400 students.[2]
In 2004 it was awarded the highest medal of recognition from the Archdiocese of Agaña. The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The school has several clubs and organizations: Student Council, National Honor Society, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and National Forensics League.
History[]
Bishop Appolinaris William Baumgartner, OFM Cap. and Sister Inez Underwood, RSM established the Academy of Our Lady of Guam on September 8, 1949.[2]
Leadership[]
Principals[]
- Sr. Mary Inez Underwood, RSM (1949–1953)
- Sr. Mary Roberta Taitano, RSM (1953–?)
- Sr. Mary Mark Martinez, RSM (?–1965–1966)
- Sr. Evelyn Muna, RSM (1966–1967)
- Sr. Marie Pierre Martinez, RSM (1967–1968–?)
- Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (?–1973–1974–?)
- Sr. Mary Helene Torres, RSM (?–1982–1984
- Sr. Mary Angela Perez, RSM (1984–1990)
- Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (1990–2004)
- Mary A. Terlaje Meeks '69 (2004–2020)[3]
- Iris Gaza '00 (2020–Present)
Presidents[]
- Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (2004–2015)
- Sr. Angela Perez, RSM (2015–Present)
Notable alumni[]
- Joann G. Camacho - Businesswoman and former First Lady of Guam.[4]
- Yuri Kim - Korean-born American diplomat.[5]
- Sabina Perez, educator and politician.[6]
- Antoinette D. Sanford, businesswoman and politician.[7]
- Tammy Flores Garman Schoenen - First female postmaster of Guam.[8][9]
- Mary Camacho Torres, politician [6]
- Michelle Ye Hee Lee, journalist
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-01-01. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Brief History of AOLG Archived May 2, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Academy of Our Lady of Guam. Retrieved on October 25, 2010.
- ^ "Magof Monday - Academy's sisterhood gives back". postguam.com. March 5, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ Hanson, Jackie (September 7, 2015). "The Håfa Adai Lady". guambusinessmagazine.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.(archive)
- ^ "U.S. Diplomat Gives Back to Her Guam Alma Mater". pncguam.com. August 12, 2010. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Alumnae featured at AOLG candidates forum". postguam.com. October 18, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2021.(archived)
- ^ "Senator Antoinette "Tony" Sanford (D)". chamorrobible.org. Retrieved October 9, 2021.(archived)
- ^ "Guam's First Female Postmaster to be Installed - Tammy Schoenen Taking Oath of Office on Oct. 21". usps.com. October 19, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Tammy Flores Garman Schoenen appointed first female postmaster". kuam.com. October 16, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
External links[]
- Academy of Our Lady of Guam
- COMMEMORATING THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF GUAM at govinfo.gov
Categories:
- Catholic secondary schools in Guam
- Educational institutions established in 1949
- Girls' schools in the United States
- 1949 establishments in Guam
- Education in Hagåtña, Guam
- American school stubs
- Guam stubs
- Oceanian school stubs
- Catholic Church stubs