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High School in Guam
Academy of Our Lady of Guam
Address
233 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Street
Hagåtña, Guam 96910
Coordinates13°28′23″N 144°45′11″E / 13.47306°N 144.75306°E / 13.47306; 144.75306
Information
TypePrivate, Religious, College preparatory high school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Our Lady of Camarin
Established1949
FounderBishop Apollinaris William Baumgartner
School districtCentral
PresidentDr. Rita D. Duenas
DeanMs. Lourdes Babauta (Ms.B)
PrincipalMrs. Iris Gaza
Grades9-12
GenderFemale
Enrollment400
Color(s)    Blue, gray
Athletics conferenceInterscholastic Athletic Association of Guam (IIAAG)
MascotCougars
Websitehttp://www.aolg.edu.gu/

Academy of Our Lady of Guam (AOLG) is an all-girls private Catholic high school located at 233 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Street in Hagåtña, Guam, United States. AOLG, Guam's sole all-girls high school, has an average yearly enrollment of 400 students.

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.

Leadership

Principals

  1. Sr. Mary Inez Underwood, RSM (1949–1953)
  2. Sr. Mary Roberta Taitano, RSM (1953–?)
  3. Sr. Mary Mark Martinez, RSM (?–1965–1966)
  4. Sr. Evelyn Muna, RSM (1966–1967)
  5. Sr. Marie Pierre Martinez, RSM (1967–1968–?)
  6. Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (?–1973–1974–?)
  7. Sr. Mary Helene Torres, RSM (?–1982–1984
  8. Sr. Mary Angela Perez, RSM (1984–1990)
  9. Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (1990–2004)
  10. Mary A. Terlaje Meeks '69 (2004–2020)
  11. Iris Gaza '00 (2020–Present)

Presidents

  1. Sr. Francis Jerome Cruz, RSM (2004–2015)
  2. Sr. Angela Perez, RSM (2015–2022)
  3. Dr. Rita D. Duenas (2022-Present)

Notable alumni

References

  1. "Academy of Our Lady of Guam, Contact Us". Archived from the original on 2009-01-01. Retrieved 2008-09-08.
  2. ^ "Brief History of AOLG Archived May 2, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Academy of Our Lady of Guam. Retrieved on October 25, 2010.
  3. "Magof Monday - Academy's sisterhood gives back". postguam.com. March 5, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  4. Hanson, Jackie (September 7, 2015). "The Håfa Adai Lady". guambusinessmagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()
  5. "U.S. Diplomat Gives Back to Her Guam Alma Mater". pncguam.com. August 12, 2010. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  6. ^ "Alumnae featured at AOLG candidates forum". postguam.com. October 18, 2018. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()
  7. "Senator Antoinette "Tony" Sanford (D)". chamorrobible.org. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()
  8. "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.
  9. "Tammy Flores Garman Schoenen appointed first female postmaster". kuam.com. October 16, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2021.

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