Miss Majel and team hit schools

Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum, center yellow blouse with blue sash, visited with Assumption High School students during Education Week — one of several schools that she and other Miss Marshall Islands pageant contestants visited during the week.
Miss Marshall Islands Claret Chong Gum, center yellow blouse with blue sash, visited with Assumption High School students during Education Week — one of several schools that she and other Miss Marshall Islands pageant contestants visited during the week.

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To the delight of countless students across the capital city, Miss Marshall Islands (MMI) Claret Chong Gum alongside the other misses visited various schools during Education Week.

They got to see firsthand the talents, skills, and creativity of the rising generation of this nation. This is the first Education Week to really involve the ladies from the pageant.

“(We) encourage students to continue their education, to always be brave in any obstacle they face, and to maintain an open mind, emphasizing that the ‘fear of God is the beginning of all knowledge,’” said a post on Miss Marshall Islands Facebook Page.

If they were not together as a large group, they are divided into small groups to visit the schools.
Miss Mili Marynuia Lenja provided an insightful account to the Journal saying the numerous visits were very therapeutic for her because the (students) just gave her positive vibes. “They’re so innocent and sweet,” she said. “It felt like a getaway from the negative energies and the stress I’ve been going through.”

Starstruck was the contagious effect Miss Aelon Kein and her “pageant sisters” had on the students. The request for picture-taking was almost endless including ones from teachers and faculty.

One person commented to the Journal that they never saw people react like this to an “ordinary” individual. “The students screamed as we walked in, some would gather around the cars we were in and hugged us as soon as we step out,” said Miss Mili detailing her experience at a primary school.

“They couldn’t stop smiling and waving at us, they were so adorable. The smiles, laughs, cheers, claps, hugs, and dances they showed really moved us. I didn’t expect any of that because I thought all Marshallese were shy and they do not express any feelings or emotions, but I saw the changes and I love it.”

Academics and artistry was the not only thing the students had on their sleeves, but the steps and voices too. Laura Elementary School dominated the dance floor with an energetic biit performance of the viral song “Tobwe Mili” with Miss Mili the voice of the song joining in the fun. Rita Elementary School charmed Miss Marshall Islands with their rendition of MauLow’s band “Miss Jaluit.”

Aside from the happenings in Majuro, Miss Kwajalein Dorine Korwan was with the students in Kwajalein who were participating in school-based activities including career day. “I applaud all the schools who showcased their projects,” she said on her Public Figure Facebook Page. “So creative and investive.”

“Regardless of today’s hectic schedule,” said MMI Claret Chong Gum on her social media page, “all of the misses were there to support one another. Someone I look up to once said ‘this is how mountains are moved, with all women working together,’ and I wholeheartedly agree.”

“Knowing the fact that we are role models for them and that we inspired them is what we the misses were aiming for,” said Miss Mili. “(By setting) an example for them, because they will be the bigger changes in RMI.”

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