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Academy of Our Lady of Guam

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Academy of Our Lady of Guam
Location
233 Archbishop Felixberto C. Flores Street
Hagåtña
,
Guam
96910
13°28′23″N 144°45′11″E / 13.47306°N 144.75306°E
Information
Type Private, Religious, College preparatory high school
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Patron saint Our Lady of Camarin
Established 1949
Founder Bishop Apollinaris William Baumgartner
School district Central
President Dr. Rita D. Duenas
Dean Ms. Lourdes Babauta (Ms. B)
Principal Mrs. Iris Gaza
Grades 9-12
Gender Female
Colors 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 private 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

  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)[3]
  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. Back to citation "Academy of Our Lady of Guam, Contact Us". Archived from the original on January 1, 2009. Retrieved September 8, 2008.
  2. Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Brief History of AOLG Archived May 2, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Academy of Our Lady of Guam. Retrieved on October 25, 2010.
  3. Back to citation "Magof Monday - Academy's sisterhood gives back". postguam.com. March 5, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  4. Back to citation Hanson, Jackie (September 7, 2015). "The Håfa Adai Lady". guambusinessmagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 22, 2021.()
  5. Back to citation "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. Back to citation occurrence 6.0 Back to citation occurrence 6.1 "Alumnae featured at AOLG candidates forum". postguam.com. October 18, 2018. Archived from the original on October 5, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2021.()
  7. Back to citation "Senator Antoinette "Tony" Sanford (D)". chamorrobible.org. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved October 9, 2021.()
  8. Back to citation "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. Back to citation "Tammy Flores Garman Schoenen appointed first female postmaster". kuam.com. October 16, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
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