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Cecilia Cruz Bamba
Cecilia Cruz Bamba (1934 – 1986) was a community organizer, senator, businesswoman and mother of 10 whose legacy is manifested in her involvement in numerous civic organizations that remain active today.
Mariana Leon Guerrero Lujan
Mariana Leon Guerrero Lujan (1914 – 2006) was one of a cadre of dedicated educators who began teaching during the US Naval Era (1898-1941). Before World War II, she taught at the Guam Post Office, Leary School and Padre Palomo schools.
Rosa Roberto Carter
Rosa Roberto Carter (1929-2010) was a highly accomplished educator whose professional career spanned from kindergarten teacher to University president. She is the only woman to serve as University of Guam president.
Beatrice Flores Emsley
Beatrice Peredo Flores Emsley (1929-1995) is best remembered as a survivor of the Japanese Occupation on Guam during World War II, and subsequently, as the voice of fellow Chamorro survivors with her powerful testimonies for the Guam War Reparations Commission in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Elena Cruz Benavente
Traditional weaver. Although weaving was once a practice in which nearly all CHamorus participated, a select few have been singled out over the past few decades due to their exemplary skill and commitment to perpetuation of the craft.
Concepcion Cruz Barrett
Concepcion Cruz Barrett (1915-1993), known as “Chong,” was the Chalan Pago-Ordot representative to the Guam Congress before the Organic Act of Guam was adopted by the United States Congress in 1950. Later, Barrett was a senator in the Guam Legislature, a leader of the Republican Party of Guam and served as its National Committee member.
Cynthia Johnston Torres
Cynthia Johnston Torres (1911-2001) of Nimitz Hill was born July 1911 in Hagåtña, Guam. She was the daughter of two of the island’s most prominent educators, William and Agueda Iglesias Johnston, both of whom are significant figures in Guam’s history.
Lagrimas Leon Guerrero Untalan
Lagrimas Leon Guerrero Untalan (1911-1997) was an educator, political pioneer and cultural advocate. Born and raised in Guam, Untalan was at the vanguard of bilingual education and will always be remembered for translating the Guam Hymn into the Chamorro language. She was also one of the first Chamorro women to be elected to the Guam Legislature. Untalan volunteered extensively with community groups, including service as President for the Guam Women’s Club from 1957-1958. She also was involved with the various activities of her church and parish.
Candelaria Taitano Rios
Candelaria Flores Taitano Rios (1932-2009) was an accomplished public servant in many sectors of the community. She was a leader in the development of educational programs, the Democratic Party of Guam, and for numerous civic organizations and public events.
Emilie Green Johnston
Emilie Green Johnston (1924-2011) is a significant figure to historians and researchers of Guam history. Along with Guam historian/professors Paul Carano and Marjorie Driver, Johnston helped found the College of Guam’s (now the University of Guam) first research center.