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Fakava, Tevita T. Sapoi, Tomi T.Finau, Tupou V. Hakofonu, VikaA. Maumalanga, Viliami I.Moeakiola.

Perfect Attendance: Moro-nae Burgess, Nifae Burgess, Mele-

sungu Aleamotua Jr, Vika Aleamo-tua, Christian Cocker, SandraFifita, Penina Paea he Lotu Fun-galei, Talo Helu, Floyd P. Kisena,Paul M. Langi, Sione I. Langi,David H. Latu, Kalisi O. Logan,Richard Lolohea, Kalolaine K.Lomano, Jessica A. Maafu, Mausi-aea Makahununiu, Dousanun M.Makasini, Nikolasi F. Mangisi, An-drew K. Pahulu, Koheleti Siketi,Nathan K. Tanaka, Christiana G.Tavo, Selena K. Teumohenga,

Maka Tongia, Presley J. Tongia,Paul Tuipulotu, KalikopuakalehuaP. Vaenuku, Casendra Latanoa I

Muli Vakauta, Melenau S. Vi.

NOTE: Please know that you mustcheck PACIFIC ISLANDER as yourrace in order to be included in

this list. If you feel you should beon the list please check with yourcounselor to make sure your eth-

nicity is correct.

Also...our most sincere

apology that we can notaccess this same informa-tion for other school dis-tricts at this time. If youhave perfect attendance orA and A/B Honors, pleasedont hesitate to email OfaKi-Vavauso we can in-clude you on the newslet-ter! Malo Aupito,Tongan Youth Assn. ofTexas.

CONGRATULATIONS to thefollowing students and their par-ents! Oku mau fie kaunga fiefiafakataha mo kimoutolu matuatauhi fanau Tonga o Tekisisi, moefamili kotoa oe fanau oku ha atuheni. Malo e poupou ngaue ki heetau longai fanau pea oku i ai aetui mooni koe lava mea ae fa-nauako oku makatuunga ia mei hepoupou lelei oku mou fakahokofakaaho maa kinautolu I api.

Congratulations to all students onthis list! Sophomores and Juniors,dont wait until youre seniors towork on your grades. A high GPAmakes a huge difference whenyoure ready to go to college. Keepup the good work all of you on thislist! Our whole community looksforward to the first Tongan Vale-dictorian in Texas! Dont forgetthat even if you rank top 10% oreven top 20% in your class, manycolleges will give you an academicscholarship that will pay for yourcollege education! Aim high anddont settle for just passing!

A Honor Roll: Moronae

Burgess, Nanise Vake, BriannaFrances Logan. Congratulations toeach of you and your parents!

AB Honor Roll: Laifa Bur-gess, Malia Feao Ahovelo, Mo-

helika S. Uasike, Teresa Latu, Alai-maluloa L. Kautai, Cedron T. Ha-foka, Christian E. Cocker, Christi-ana G. tavo, David H. Latu, Dousa-nun M. Makasini, Emma K. Manu-atu, Floyd P. Kisena, Hiva Lutui,Inoke Ngalo, Inoke T. Langi, IreneF. Mafuahingano, Jessica A.Maafu, Kalisi O. Logan, KalolaineK. Lomano, Kapuana N. Latu,Koheleti Siketi, Kristopher M.Babcock, Leaefe S. Galeai Jr.,Leuseane Natasha Sapoi, Marie S.Tonga, McKinley S. Finau, Mele S.Ahovelo, Melenau S. Vi, Mele-sungu F. Aleamotua, MoseseVakasiuola, Nikolasi F. Mangisi,Paea L. Vakauta, Patisepa M.Langi, Paul M. Langi, Paul Tuipu-lotu, Pita Tangifolau Mose, RichardLolohea, Salesi S. Uhatafe, SandraF. Fifita, Seiloni M. Vakauta,Siaosi F. Moeakiola, Siaosi O.Grewe, Sione I. Langi, Sione P.

3RD SIX-WEEKS RESULTS

TONGAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS

VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2 NEWSLETTER FEBR UARY 2012

T.Y.A.T. TIME

POINTS OF INTEREST

STAAR TO REPLACE TAKS

REMAINING SAT/ACT TEST

DATES

Upcoming Events & Date

March TYAT Time-list ofstudents ready for college

February 24End of 4thSix Weeks/2nd TrimesterEarly ReleaseExam Wk

February 28Dr. DeboraTribble, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Administration to speak tothe Tongan Communityabout STAAR

May 24TYAT END OFTHE YEAR RECOGNITIODANCE: 7pm to 10pm (Ifweather makeup day fallson Friday, May 25, thedance will be moved toFriday night instead)

TCC TOUR: Our most sincerethanks to Dr. Tribble with the HEBISD, Trinity High Schools Mr.Mike Harris, Ms. Kathryn Larusso

and Ms. Sherry Heiser for makingthe tour possible! Thank you forthe constant support of our youth!

Thank you to the students whoshowed care for the reputation ofour Community and TYAT, wereally appreciate each and everyonof you!

Thank you to the parents, malohoo mou sii poupou mai kihefeinga oku fakahoko maae fa-nauako o Tekisisi ni. Malo Fau.42 Tongan students toured TCC on Jan. 6, 2012.

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TONGAN YOUTH ASSOCIATIONOF TEXAS

I AM the Futureof Tonga in Texas

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MISSION STATEMENT

To promote awareness and opportu-nity for higher education and avail-ability of resources benefiting aca-

demic growth and cultural awarenessto ease transitions between the Ton-

gan and American culture amongstthe Tongan Youth of Texas.

MISIONA A E KOMITI

Ke fakatokangai a e faingamalie moe ngaahi tokoni oku ataa ke tokoniietau fanau ke fakalakalaka enau akofakaatamai mo fakatupulaki honau

ulungaanga fakatonga lolotongaenau tupu hake i Amelika ni ko e

toutupu o Tonga i Tekisisi.

TYAT CONTACTS & COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Luseane Taai 808-225-0657/Ngaaefon@gmail.com

Trinity HS Principal: Michael Harris 817-399-3631/michealharris@hebisd.edu

LD Bell HS: Donna Paul 817-282-2551/donnapaul@hebisd.edu

Ofa Faiva-Siale 817-683-4825/ofaakivavau@tx.rr.com

Mia Langi, Michele Faletau, Dolly Cocker, Miki Langi,Saane Vakauta, Inga Langi, Fred Katoa, P etelo Vakauta,

Toutai Kautai, Ngia Siale, Nila Kasitati, Finau Siale a ndTaani Langi and Soana Moores

Report any errors,comments or sugges-

tions to Luseane TaaiKa oku ke fakatokan-gai ha fehalaaki kataki

o fetuutaki mai e

tokoni lahi ia...malo.

Have you noticed the trend?Each year the majority of thegraduating Tongan seniors

are NOT continuing on to col-lege? Have you ever wanted to

do something about it? Join

T.Y.A.T. today and togetherwe can make a difference inchanging the future of the

Tongan Community of Texas.If you are dependable, work

well with others and can spare5 hours a month contact us.

Together we can make

a difference one stu-

dent at a time.

FYIoku ikai kole pe mau ha paanga aekomiti mei ha faahinga feituu pe outside

resources, tautefite ki he HEB-ISD. Ka iai hafakamole, oku fua pe ia ehe kau memipa oekomiti. Fakamalo loto hounga mooni heni ki

he memipa kotoa ae TYAT, tautefito kiaFakasiimaanga Langi he ngaahi tokoni kotoa.

Dallas Baptist University Tour

Just three weeks ago, January 2012, seven of our students hadan opportunity to join other students and their parents on aformal visit and tour of the Dallas Baptist University. The pro-spective students were received by DBUs staff to informationsession movie. In the session current and ex-students sharedtheir views of DBU and the opportunity as students to under-stand their calls to Godly servant-hood as future leaders of ourcountry and worldwide.

Students also enjoyed the view and tour of the students facili-ties, dorms, classrooms, studios, and more. The tour was or-ganized by the Tongan Youth Association of Texas (TYAT).Parents, we appreciate your partnering with us in this en-

deavor. We hope to continue this journey alongside you, tosupport the success of our community, impacting by transition-ing our students to higher education. Malo, Soana Moores

ACT TESTING DATES

TEST DATE: April 14. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 9.

SAT TESTING DATES

TEST DATE: March 10. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb. 10

Its not too late Seniors, if your college of choice requires youtake the SAT or ACT tests, heres your last chance.

CONGRATULATIONS: The following football studentssigned with the following colleges on February 1st:

HALTOM: Halopoulivaati VaitaiTCU, Kevin VaitaiTyler Junior College, William VaitaiTyler Junior College.

LD BELL: Noe KipuluSouthwestern Okla, Kimo TipotiTexas A&M.

TRINITY: Henry LeaaetoaTyler Junior College, Wawa

LeotaTyler Junior College, Moahengi LatuSam Houston

State, Richard LoloheaSam Houston State, Hiva Lutui

Utah State, Polo ManukainiuTexas A&M, Ilaiu Moeakiola

Arizona State.

Represent Texas Well Boys!Way to go Class of 2012!

There is space for 15 students to tour UT-Arlington onMarch 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Students are asked tobring $12, this will include a tour of the planetariumand lunch. Please email Dolly Cockeror call 817-

233-8252 for more information.

REGISTER FOR COLLEGE-DONT DELAYAs the school year draws closer to an end, we want to touch basewith those of you who wants to continue on to college. Here are 6things you should do ASAP in order to prepare:1. Fill out your FAFSAapplication, click on the link2. Acquire your transcript from high school3. Take an Accuplacer Test or have your ACT/SAT score ready4. Apply for admission to your college of choice5. Meet with a counselor at your college of choice6. Register for classes...

Other things will be required and the list may not be in perfectorder. There are also technical classes at the local junior collegesyou can take advantage of. Some classes only last one or two yearsdepending on the field you go intoair conditioning/heating,mechanic, pluming, medical assistant programs, etc. A certificatedoes make a difference in the quality of life we have, not only inour families lives but in our community as well. Oku toe I ai fokimoe polokalama ki he niihi oku teeki mau enau pepa. Fetuu-taki kia Kepa,254-722-8485 fekauaki moe tafaaki ko eni. Pleasecontact local colleges or anyone in TYAT for information . Malo!

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