The U.S. Chapter of the St Andrew's Ex-Student Association celebrated their school's 101st Anniversay with prayers and feasting at the First Tongan Free Methodist Church Hall, at Redwood City, California on Saturday 2nd December, 2006. About five hundred ex-students their family, friends and visitors from all over the globe remenisced, danced, ate, drank and prayed that the future of their school will even be a better one next time round. The Bay Area Chapter is led by the Rev. Kioa Fifita as its president and his wife Silia. He is also the Pastor of the Redwood City Tongan Methodist Parish.

 

Hymns and Prayers were conducted by Father Siosaia Fineanganofo of the Anglican Church, Deacon Faiva Po'oi of the Catholic Church, Rev. Viliami Teu of the Palo Alto Assembly of God church and Rev. Kioa. Hymns were spoken by Maulini Langi, Peseti Latu, Maile Taufa, Siosaia Lausi'i and Afusipa Tupou. Among the honored Guests were the Tonga Consul Mrs. Lu'isa Leveni and her husband who is an alumni Mr. Paneti Leveni. 

 

The Ex-Students through the dances and thanks giving offers collected U.S.$5,600, which will go towards the committee's work for the coming year.

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