Amata Congratulates 2024 Malofie Congressional Art Competition Winners

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amatais delighted to congratulate the winners of the Malofie Congressional Art Competition for this year, and say thank you to everyone involved.

This year's first-place winner is Talanoa Lagafuaina of Tafuna High School. His first-place art will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol! Congratulations also to second-place winner, Tavale Aumua of Leone High School; and third-place winner, Anarosa Tolai of Leone High School.

"I always enjoy seeing our islands' first-place art displayed in the U.S. Capitol, where Members of Congress and many thousands of people touring the Capitol look at the wall of artwork. Thank you to every student, along with the schools and teachers, for taking part, and doing such good projects. I'm proud of each one, and support art and other creative efforts for our schools. Congratulations!"

Congresswoman Amata and her local office work in partnership with the American Samoa Department of Education to select these standouts, and determine one to represent American Samoa in Washington. Each year, American Samoa's public and private high schools are invited to send entries for the competition.

"My hope is that this is a fun project for every student and that they can improve and learn from the experience, while exploring their talents," continued Amata. "Thank you always to the generous sponsors that make this opportunity possible."

Each participant receives a Congressional Certificate from Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata, and various prizes from sponsors. Congresswoman Amata extends her warmest fa'afetai to the many businesses and individuals who donated and helped make this year's Congressional Art Competition special for the students.

Winners:

1^st Place - Mr. Talanoa Lagafuaina, from Tafuna High School

2^nd Place - Mr. Tavale Aumua, from Leone High School

3^rd Place - Ms. Anarosa Tolai from Leone High School

Judges:

Mr. Duffy Hudson

Ms. Keniseli Lei Fanolua

Ms. Isabella Ah Mu Mageo

Leone High School

Principal Dr. Patrick Danielson

Art Teacher: Mr. Tony Esau

Students:

Vise Feagaiga

Tavale Aumua

Anarosa Tolai

Mavaega Ma'a

Amosa Fegaiga

Logopulotu Ape

Jerry Luki

Tafuna High School

Principal Mrs. Tutuila Togilau

Art Teacher: Mr. Raymond Keleti

Students:

Talanoa Lagafuina

Deborah Vaiotu

Hina Tuinei

Fagaitua High School

Principal Dr. Suaese "Pooch" Taase

Art Teacher: Mr. Vaimili Tyrell

Students:

Kendra Uele

Blessing Lemalu

Hadrian Uili

Jasmine Alefosio

Ioana Apelu

Acknowledgements:

Governor Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga and Lt. Governor La'apui Talauega Eleasalo "Salo" Va'alele Ale

Director Dr. Talauega Samasoni Asaeli - Department of Education

OCIA - Art Department, Mr Voloti Malietoa

Congresswoman Uifa'atali Aumua Amata's District Office & Washington D.C Office

ASTCA Communications

Manu'a Store

StarKist Samoa

BlueSky Communications

Island Business Center

KS Mart

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