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American Samoa Government - PR001-10232025
Posted: October 23, 2025
60 Tausaga o le Iupeli Taimane mo le Aoga Maualuga Leone
LEONE, Amerika Samoa - O le agaga fa’agae’etia sa molimauina ma va’aia i le taeao o le aso 22 Oketopa, 2025 i le Laumua o le Liona, o le Aoga Maualuga a Leone, ina ua mafai ona aulia le 60 Tausaga talu ona faavae mai le Aoga i fatia ua sola. Na amataina le polokalame i savali fa’aaloalo a tausaga taitasi, ile tausaga 2025 se’ia tau atu ile uluai tausaga faau’u 1966. O le upu fa’aleagaga na saunoa i ai le Susuga le Fa’afeagaiga ia Maugaoao Alailefaleula, o ia foi sa fa’au’u i Leone i le 1985. O le ‘auga o le feau fa’aleagaga “O le Liona o lo’o ta’imua i mea uma, ma ia taofi ma fa’asoa atu mealelei na maua mai le Laumua”. O le saunoaga ale Pule Aoga, Leo’o Dr Patrick Danielson, na ta’ua ni vaega se tolu e fia ‘ausia: Fa’ama’ai le Liona, Fausia le Ofisa Fou ma lana talosaga e fia faia se malae ta’alo fou.
O le Lutena Kovana, Afioga Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr na fai sui o le Kovana Sili, ma momoli lana fa’afetai i le mamalu sa fa’au’u mai le Aoga, na ia faapea foi ona ave le tu’ualalo i fanau aoga ia usiusitai i matua ma alo ese mai i fuala’au fa’asaina. Na lagolagoina foi ele Afioga le Lutena Kovana le fausia lea o se Malae ta’alao mo le Laumua i se taimi, ma momoli ai ma faamanuiaga ale Faigamalo mo le Aoga Maualuga i Leone. Na saunoa foi le Afioga le Fa’atonusili o Aoga, Maefau Dr Mary Taufete’e, i le agaga lava lea e tasi, o le faafetai ma fa’amanuiaga mo le Laumua.
O le Afioga le Senatoa ia Atualevao Asifoa, Ilaoa Kenape Aumavae, Tauto’oto’o Gago ma le tinā ia Eni Siliva, ole ulua’i fa’au’uga lea a Leone tausaga 1966, o le Afioga le Fofoga Fetalai Savali Talavou Ale ma lona faletua o le aufa’auu’u lea o le tausaga 1971, atoa ma nisi o le mamalu ua pale mai i tofiga o le malo sa fa’au’u mai i nisi o tausaga ua mavae. O le Afioga le Senatoa ia Atualevao Asifoa na fai ma sui o le aufa’au’u, sa momoli lana faafetai ma faamanuiaga mo le Aoga, i le amanaia o i latou ua loa tausaga talu ona faau’u mai le Laumua.
O lenei fa’amoemoe sa mafai ona fa’atasi atu i ai le Afioga le Lutena Kovana, Afioga le Peresetene o le Senate, Afioga le Fofoga Fetalai o le maota o Sui, fa’apea nisi o Afioga i Senatoa ma Faipule o Maota e lua. Sa fa’atumulia foi le mamalu o aiga, o uo ma e masani fa’apea alo ma fanau aoga o le Laumua o le Liona, O le upu taualuga o le aso, “Ia alofa le Atua ia toe maua nisi tausaga fa’ailogaina fa’apenei o le Laumua o Leone i le lumanai.”
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Lieutenant Governor Joins Leone High School’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
LEONE, American Samoa - In a heartfelt celebration marked by pride, unityand resilience, Leone High School commemorated its 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee held at the school’s field on October 22, 2025. Despite persistent rain, alumni from across generations gathered in full force to honor the legacy and achievements of their beloved alma mater.
The ceremony opened with a vibrant parade of proud alumni, showcasing the enduring spirit and connection shared by former students. This was followed by an uplifting opening service led by Reverend Maugaoao Alaifaleula, who delivered a stirring invocation and spiritual message that set the tone for the day’s festivities.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Leo’o Dr. Patrick Danielson, Principal of Leone High School, who reflected on the school’s journey and its impact on the community. The keynote address was delivered by Maefau Dr. Mary Lauagaia Taufetee, Director of Education, whose wise and inspiring remarks honored the school’s legacy and challenged the next generation to carry it forward with excellence.
Special remarks were also shared by the Honorable Lieutenant Governor Pulumataala Pulu Ae Ae Jr., who congratulated the school and its alumni for six decades of educational achievement, community service, and cultural pride. Joining the celebration were other distinguished leaders, including Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean and Speaker of the House Savali Talavou Ale, whose presence celebrated the importance of Leone High School’s contributions to the territory.
Entertainment continued as the current student body delivered a magnificent performance that captivated attendees and celebrated the school’s vibrant future. The festivities were a testament to the enduring legacy of Leone High School and the deep bonds shared among its students, past and present.
Regardless of the weather, the celebration radiated warmth, pride, and unity, hallmarks of the Leone High School spirit. The Government of American Samoa extends its heartfelt congratulations to Leone High School, its faculty, alumni, and students for this remarkable achievement and looks forward to many more years of success.
Congratulations Leone High School, 60 years strong in unity!
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