Political Quotes

“50 years ago, the first school to offer secondary education in the Northern Mariana Islands was officially named Hopwood Junior-Senior High School, in honor of Admiral Herbert Gladstone Hopwood, commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet. In 1969, when a senior high school opened, the name was shortened to Hopwood Junior High School. But the school itself expanded. It now has the second-largest student body of any Northern Marianas school, serving nearly 1,200 young scholars. Facilities expanded to vocational education buildings; an alternative school, Lina'la Malawasch Academy; and a performing arts building. Hopwood's motto is: ``We Make Every Day the Best.'' This upbeat attitude is reflected in a record of performance, including awards in regional forensic and theater competitions, spelling bees, and Academic Challenge Bowls. From humble beginnings in 1949, to this day, Hopwood has served a vital role in the lives of our students and our communities. I have great confidence the school will continue to distinguish itself in the years to come. Congratulations to the Hopwood Hilitais. ____________________”