Guam Legislature presents certificate honoring Guam High’s 2025 ISA cross-country champions
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Senator Vince Borja presented Certificate No. 215-38 recognizing Guam High School’s boys and girls cross country teams for winning the 2025 ISA championship; athletes and coach received certificates and posed for photos at the Guam Congress Building.
Senator Vince Borja opened a brief ceremony at the Guam Congress Building on Nov. 20, 2025, to honor Guam High School’s boys and girls cross country teams after their victory in the 2025 ISA championship. "Winning the 2025 ISA championship is a huge achievement," Borja said, congratulating athletes and coaches.
Borja introduced Certificate No. 215-38, described in the ceremony as an official expression of recognition introduced by himself and signed by legislative leaders, to be sent "on behalf of the people of Guam." He named Speaker Frank Blas Jr. and Vice Speaker Tony Atta among the officials associated with the certificate and noted the recognition as coming from the 30th Guam Legislature.
An announcer called team members forward to receive certificates and join a group photograph on the dais. Among those named were Tyler Augustine, Wesley Augustine, Jenna Bird, Leila Bird, Eldon Edberg (identified in the roll call as the boys individual all-island title winner), Grama Ingeberg, Christopher Henau, Taliana Longoria, Ava Steele, Caleb Steele, Charles Swaggart, Derek Valier, Amelia Desiderio, Jennifer Polmonis and Naomi Spueller. The announcer also named Joe Titano as the team’s coach.
A coach who spoke from the dais thanked Senator Borja for the recognition and praised the athletes’ work. "First of all, we sincerely thank you, Senator Borja, for recognizing the dedication and achievements of our boys and girls championship cross country team," the coach said, noting the athletes’ perseverance and commitment.
The ceremony concluded with final congratulations, a short photo session at the dais and informal remarks of appreciation. No formal legislative vote or debate was recorded in the transcript; the event was presented as a recognition and photo opportunity.
Details: Certificate No. 215-38 was introduced during the presentation; the transcript states the certificate was to be signed in the city of Catania on Nov. 20, 2025, and sent on behalf of the people of Guam. The roll call noted Eldon Edberg as the boys individual all-island title holder; other individual titles were not specified in the transcript.
Next steps: The event ended with athletes and staff moving to the dais for photographs; no further legislative action or committee referral was recorded in the transcript.