Free Weslyan ChurchÊ»s Tupou High School, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Jubilee this week with activities Thursday to Sunday 23 at Fasi and VaolÅloa campuses.
Known as Siasi UÄ“siliana Tau’atÄina, the largest denomination in Tonga, founded the high school in 1963 with fifteen students as a continuation of the Free Wesleyan Church’s commitment to educating the populace and to provide a place for further training and preparation of those willing to serve the church.
The High School now serves more than a 1000 students.
The programme featured a launching of John Thomas’s (1826 missionary to Tonga ) book, “The History of Tonga” on June 21. The book was compiled by former principal, Rev. Dr. Geoff Cummins and edited by Dr. Nigel Statham.
It followed by a luncheon and entertainment, hosted by staff and students of Tupou Tertiary Institute, at Maamaloa Grounds.
The founding principals, Dr. John Norman and Dr. Geoff Cummins talked on their experiences during their days at Tupou High School.
The celebration continues today with the memorial service led by the President of the FWCT, with His Majesty, King Tupou VI, as the Royal Guest of Honour.
During the service, there will be an unveiling of the plaque at the vestry where the first classes in 1963 were held.
The celebration will close on the evening of the June 23 with a “Polotu” or farewell service.
The first 15 pioneers were Kolianita Manu, Pisila Taufe’ulungaki, Lute Sisifa, and Lavili Finau from QSC. Takai Luatangi from Tonga College, Tevita K. Heimuli and Sione T. Naufahu from St. Andrew’s School, Tevita H. Maliu, Kalapoli Paongo, Tevita Talakai, Pita T. Kupu, Tevita T. Afeaki, Paula Tamo’ua, Mosese ‘Aholelei, and Viliami Ha’unga from Tupou College.
Dux of School: 1963 – 2012
1963 : Kalapoli Havea Paongo
1964 : Havea Molisi Tamanika
1965 : Havea Molisi Tamanika
1966 : Mesui Saafi
1967 : Liufau Vailea
1968 : Fusi Uatekini
1969 : Lopiseni Faleafa
1970 : Viela Kinahoi
1971 : Manu Puloka
1972 : Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa
1973 : Penisimani Loseli
1974 : ‘Alifeleti ‘Atiola
1975 : ‘Elikena Halaliku
1976 : ‘Asinate Samate
1977 : ‘Aisake Takau
1978 : Keith Moala
1979 : ‘Ilaisaane Laulaehau Mavae
1980 : Lokanesi Helu
1981 : ‘Aisake Valu Eke
1982 : ‘Alisi Talia’uli
1983 : Palu Tu’ipulotu
1984 : Lopiseni Leha
1985 : Taniela Vakasiuola
1986 : Kolopeaua Tonga
1987 : Fisi’italia Lasike
1988 : Netane Vaka
1989 : Laiseni Kata
1990 : Lei Paasi
1991 : Po’ese Vatikani
1992 : Luvoluva Napa’a
1993 : Lisiate ‘Uhila
1994 : Salome ‘Akau’ola
1995 : Nomani Soakai
1996 : Erling Veetutu
1997 : Sione Fineanganofo
1998 : Viliami Tuipulotu
1999 : Siosaia Fifita
2000 :Tupou Pulupuna
2001 : Motekiai Masima
2002 : Sione Tongia Halaapiapi
2003 : Vatau Taunga
2004 : Christine Marie Tracy Tuipulotu
2005 : Sovaleni Masima
2006 :
2007 : Semisi Aholelei
2008 :
2009 : Cynthia Otumuli
2010 : Maylin Chan
2011 : Setaleki Siu
2012 : Suliana Kanongataa
Head Prefect of School 1963 – 2013
1963 : Tevita Heimuli Maliu & Kolianita. Manu
1964 : Tevita Heimuli Maliu & Pisila Taufe’ulungaki
1965 : Tevita Heimuli Maliu & Pisila Taufe’ulungaki/’Amelia Sivi Faletau
1966 : Liufau .V. Saulala & Meliame O. Simiki
1967 : Liufau V. Saulala & Meliame O. Simiki
1968 : Semisi. E. Latu & Sela Na’a Latu
1969 : ‘Ofa Kavapalu & Lesieli Ikatonga Kupu
1970 : Mosese Vaha’i & Mele’ana Puloka
1971 : Sione Lutui & Simoa ‘Alipate
1972 : Sione Lutui & Ane Fifita
1973 : Viliami Puloka & Salote Maile
1974 : Manase Latu & Ma’ata Havea
1975 : Lata’imuli ‘Atiola & Tangikina Moimoi
1976 : Penisimani Mone & ‘Asinate Samate
1977 : Foukimoana Mafi & Mele Taulanga
1978 : Viliami K. Tu’ipulotu & Siosi’ana Mafi
1979 : Viliami K. Tu’ipulotu & Siosi’ana Mafi
1980 : Tupou Tu’ilautala & Siosi’ana Mausia
1981 : Latulala Toetu’u & Monika Vailolo
1982 : Latulala Toetu’u & Lotokalafi Finau
1983 : Lamataimi ‘Alofi & Lilio Fakava
1984 : Sione Mafi & ‘Akanesi Masila
1985 : Kamaloni Tuiono??? & ‘Ana Maloni.
1986 : Simione Finau & Lute Latukefu.
1987 : ‘Atunaisa Mafile’o & Luseane Tolu.
1988 : Paula Vaea & Nunia Faletau
1989 : Sione Mafile’o & Melefusi Ma’afu
1990 : S. Folau Tolu & Ma’ata ‘Ulu’ave
1991 : Sione T. Fakakovikaetau & Taufa Tu’ipulotu
1992 : Teuli Ma’u & Luvoluva Napa’a
1993 : Ti. Liku Hingano & Peki Tu’i’onetoa
1994 : Sione ‘Akau’ola & Tiliame Halauafu
1995 : Vatuvango Mavae & Mafi Tu’amoheloa
1996 : Taniela Sila & Mafi Tu’amoheloa
1997 : Sione Tu’ungafasi & Senolina Tu’ungafasi
1998 : Sione Uasi & Lolohea Taueli
1999 : Fononga Lea’aliki & Sela Soane
2000 : Fononga Lea’aliki & Lepolo Fosita
2001 : Paula Vea & Sela Soakai
2002 : ‘Unaloto Falevai & Nancy Vave
2003 : Tekiela ‘Aukafolau & Sela ‘Uluheua
2004 : Feleti Tu’iniua & ‘Avalu Tupou Mavaetangi
2005 : Sovaleni Masima & Lupe Tiueti
2006 : Christopher Tukutau & ‘Ana Kalaleti
2007 : Malakai Faletau & ‘Ana Luani Vai
2008 : Sioeli Tautua’a & Susitina Maile
2009 : Kulisitofa H. Lomu & Loata Finau
2010 : Kulisitofa H. Lomu & Faiva ‘Eteaki
2011 : Mateaki Lakai & ‘Olivia ‘Eteaki
2012 : Sioeli Filihia & ‘Olivia ‘Eteaki
2013 : Tevita Liu & Sesika Finau
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