European Exploration, Trade and Scientific Studies
Pedro Sanchez Pericón
Pedro Sanchez Pericon was the captain of the Spanish galleon San Geronimo (also referred to as San Jerónimo), the ill-fated ship that began the famed
European Exploration, Trade and Scientific Studies
Luís de Torres
Guam of the late-18th century only had a population of about 2,000. The CHamoru people were in a state of recovery following many years of
Adventurers
Ferdinand Magellan
Ferdinand Magellan (1480 – 1521), born in Portugal and killed in Cebu, Philippines, was a Portuguese seafarer and navigator who worked most of his life
European Exploration, Trade and Scientific Studies
Andres de Urdaneta
Andrés de Urdaneta (1498-1568), a Spanish Augustinian friar born in Villafranca de Ordizia in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain, was a seaman, sailor, navigator
European Exploration, Trade and Scientific Studies
Louis Claude de Freycinet
Louis Claude de Freycinet (1779 – 1841) was born in France, and at the age of 14, he joined the French navy. His early stint
Art
Victor Consaga
Victor Consaga is a Guam resident and professional photographer. He received his training through his experience while on staff at Latte Magazine and the Pacific
Civic Society
Namesake School: MU Lujan Elementary
Manuel Ulloa Lujan Elementary School, more commonly referred to as MU Lujan Elementary School, was built in 1973 and originally called Yona Elementary School. It
Civic Society
Namesake School: VSA Benavente Middle
Established in 1966 as Dededo Junior High School, Dededo Middle School was renamed Vicente S.A. Benavente Middle School on February 10, 1999. I Mina Bente
Civic Society
Namesake School: PC Lujan Elementary
Established in 1961, the East Barrigada Elementary School was renamed the Pedro Camacho Lujan Elementary School by Public Law 9-221, enacted on 1 August 1968.
Civic Society
Maria Arceo Ulloa
Maria Arceo Ulloa (1898 – 1968), a teacher and school administrator, was born in the village of Hagåtña, Guam on 25 December 1898 to Vicente