Majuro Cooperative High School

CMI opens its doors

CMI opens its doors

WILMER JOEL High school students were invited to an open house at the College of the Marshall Islands last Tuesday to kick off the College of the Marshall Islands’ anniversary month. CMI President Dr. Elizabeth Switaj told the Journal that one of the main purposes of the event is “to reach out to high school […]

Randon’s seamstress inspirations

Randon’s seamstress inspirations

EVE BURNS Not everyone can be stylish and get their hands in the dirt like Randon Jack. Randon studied tropical horticulture at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. He’s now working at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce as the assistant chief of Agriculture.Everywhere you see Randon, he looks fabulous. Admit you’ve looked more […]

3 head to UWC schools

3 head to UWC schools

EVE BURNS, GIFF JOHNSON Marshall Islands United World College (UWC) National Committee selected three intelligent and sharp-witted young ladies as recipients of two-year scholarships to three different UWC schools abroad. UWC is made up of a network of 18 schools on four continents. The majority of them focus on high school, with some also catering […]

Three cheers for Coop’s great grads

Three cheers for Coop’s great grads

WILMER JOEL Twenty-one Majuro Cooperative High School graduates received their diplomas and distinguished awards May 28 during the school’s 11th Graduation Ceremony. The theme for the graduation was Michael Josephson’s “Take Pride in how far you’ve come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don’t forget to enjoy the journey.” As often on […]

Climate battles in Majuro

Climate battles in Majuro

WILMER JOEL The two colleges in the country, College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) and the University of the South Pacific (USP), ignited a heated debate last week that was filled with facts and fiery exchanges. As a part of the Climate Change Week activities last Thursday at the Public School System the debate focused […]

Students shine in debate battle

Students shine in debate battle

Margaret Heffernan once said “For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, and debate.”This was the case for the Public School System and the National Nuclear Commission-hosted debate that ended Education Week on a high note. The day of debates at the ICC saw students engaged in learning, developing ideas, and […]

MIHS dethrones basketball powerhouse

MIHS dethrones basketball powerhouse

GIFF JOHNSONLarge crowds, energetic and loud fans, and hard-fought competition last week was the order of the day at the two high school basketball league championship games.Despite repeated rain delays, the players put on a show — and their fans loved it, shouting, beeping vehicle horns, and banging tins (no sports contest in RMI is […]

MCHS beats Majuro’s best

MCHS beats Majuro’s best

HILARY HOSIA Marshall Christian High School is dominating the high school Constitution Day basketball tournament this year following two great victories against Marshall Island High School last Friday in Rongrong and against undefeated high school-champ Majuro Cooperative High School Monday night at the SSG Solomon Sam Sports Center in Uliga. MCHS defeated MIHS Friday in […]