The third public high school to be set up in the territory, Fagaitua High School is celebrating its golden jubilee in a weeklong celebration that kicked off yesterday with an opening church service at the Fagaitua CCCAS.
Today saw the opening ceremony with floats and a parade of alumni grouped in clusters according to the years they attended Fagaitua.
It was a proud moment for the Chairman of the Reunion Planning Committee Tuimavave Tauapai Laupola and his executive and all those who pitched in for the last two years of fundraising, to see the unveiling of projects that the alumni has worked on at the school to mark this milestone.
The three projects which were unveiled are a reverse osmosis water project, and a 7-foot high Viking statute that’s set on a 10-foot pedestal. 
The third project, the installation of two industrial fans could not be completed on time because of shipping delays but Tuimavave hopes that they will be up by the end of the week.
A groundbreaking for new classrooms for the school which was scheduled for today has been moved to later in the week.
Every day this week there will be activities with a different group of alumni sponsoring the day’s events.
Tuimaveve said each cluster had to plan and fundraise for each day’s activities.
Tomorrow’s program includes a tree planting, a tour of the school and dinner at Lee Auditorium which will include a slide presentation on the history of Fagaitua High School, achievements, lighting oflLanterns and fellowship.
The Fourth of July Holiday on Wednesday has a patriotic theme, and families of Fagaitua Alumni will gather at Suiga ula o le Atuvasa during the day for fun activities.
Then at night is the Richard Parker Concert which will be a corporate table event at $400 for a table of 6.
Thursday’s program includes a boat ride from Pago Harbor to Fagaitua Bay, and a tour of the Governor’s Mansion and Tauese P Sunia Ocean Center, followed by a BBQ and games at Maliu Mai.
On Friday is the 50th anniversary Ball at Lee Auditorium. 
Saturday is a family health day picnic at Suiga Ula with an aiava later in the afternoon at the school in Fagaitua.
The golden jubilee celebrations wrap up with a closing church service at the Fagaitua CCCAS and a toonai at the high school gymnasium.
Tuimamave says he is thankful that the two years of planning has culminated in a joyous celebration and so far everything is falling into place. He said the attendance especially from Vikings living off island has been overwhelming and he is grateful to God for his blessings on their school.
