Father Dueñas Memorial School’s Class of 2021 celebrated the culmination of a challenging but rewarding school year, gathering with family and friends during the Friars’ graduation ceremony Wednesday night, May 5 at the FDMS Phoenix Center in Mangilao.
Ninety-six young men became the newest graduates in the 73-year-old history of the all-boys Catholic high school. Father Duenas Memorial was established in October of 1948 and is named in honor of heroic Chamorro priest, Father Jesus Baza Dueñas, who died defying Japanese soldiers during World War II.
Before the commencement exercise, Archbishop Michael Byrnes celebrated the Friars’ baccalaureate Mass with concelebrants and FD graduates, Father Jeff San Nicolas and Father Richard Kidd. Superintendent of Catholic Education, Dr. Juan Flores participated in the commencement exercise.
The valedictorian for the Father Duenas Class of 2021 is Gabriel Michael Leon Guerrero. The salutatorian for the Friars is Edward Guintu. Each delivered their addresses. Principal Ismael C. Perez gave the welcoming remarks.
Sent by Tony C. Diaz, Director of Communications
Archdiocese of Agaña, (671) 562-0065, tony.diaz@archagana.org