Contemporary Guam Era
Guam Nurses Association
The Guam Nurses Association (GNA) was incorporated in 1951 and has been a constituent member of the American Nurses Association since 1968.
Contemporary Guam Era
Surfing: Early History on Guam
People first started riding the waves on Guam in the early 1960s. Guam surfers from that era remember high school industrial arts teacher John Bylander,
Contemporary Guam Era
Running: History of the Sport on Guam
Running on Guam has evolved over the years from a handful of hardcore, dedicated runners who would meet several times a year for races, to
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Norbert Tydingco
Norbert Tydingco is best known for playing the smoothest chord progressions in the local jazz arena earning for himself the nickname “Mr. Smooth.”
Louie Gombar
Louie Gombar is an accomplished musician on Guam known for his playing of the vibes (vibraharp). Gombar started out as a musician at the young
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Jose Gumabon, Sr.
Jose Naputi Gumabon, Sr. (1904 – 1968) was musically and artistically gifted. He formed a stringed orchestra with his sons and close friends to play
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Joaquin “Ding” Palomo
Guitarist Joaquin “Ding” Palomo (1923 – 1997) was a well-known and well-accomplished musician. Although he was known by his peers for playing rhythm guitar, he
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Carlos C. Laguana
Carlos Cruz Laguana was born on 4 November 1925, and died at age 65 on 30 June 1991. He was a banker by profession, but
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Bill Muna
George William Pereira Muna, more commonly known as Bill Muna, was a noted musician and active member of the community on Guam. He was an
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Bautista Brothers
The Bautista brothers moved to Guam from the Philippines during the early 1950s. They were and are still highly respected by other local musicians.