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Thomas Raffipiy, Mau Piailug's nephew, at the 1984 Outer Islands High School graduation ceremony. Thomas was class president that year.

Thomas Raffipiy, Mau Piailug's nephew, speaking at the 1984 Outer Islands High School graduation. Thomas was class president.

Marciana Lesaigugam Raffipiy, at the 1984 Outer Islands High School (OIHS) commencement exercises. (Captioning information provided by Thomas Raffipiy.)

Susana Anneilug. Satawal Island.

Susana Anneilug pauses after a dance - 1 Satawal Island. (Identification provided by Sebastian Maripiy and Thomas Raffipiy.)

Gregoria Legasugur, sister of Thomas Raffipiy and niece of Mau Piailug. Satawal Island. (Identification provided by Thomas Raffipiy.)

Susana Anneilug pauses after a dance -2 Satawal Island.

Susana Anneilug pauses after a dance - 3 Satawal Island. (Identification provided by Sebastian Maripiy and Thomas Raffipiy.)

Thomas Raffipiy, Mau Piailug's nephew, delivers the valedictory address at the 1984 Outer Islands High School graduation. Thomas was class president.

Shark-bite victim Peter Sepenaenur has bandages applied by island medic Martin Emwurhoilug (Kapwa) following surgery on his leg. The shark attack took place outside Satawal reef. (Identifications and information provided by Thomas Raffipiy and Sebastian Marepiy.)

Isidore Epoainiug (now deceased) injecting the leg of shark bite victim Peter Sepenaenur. (Identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)

Shark-bite victim Peter Sepenaenur post-surgery, with island medic Martin Emwurhoilug. (Identifications provided by Thomas Raffipiy and Sebastian Marepiy.)

Shark-bite victim Peter Sepenaenur waiting for the island medics at the dispensary. With him are Aunt Ilepwugumwaer (foreground) and Aunt Naeiseoniug. (Identification and captioning by Thomas Raffipiy. Additional identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)

Isidore Epoainiug (now deceased) stitches the leg of shark bite victim Peter Sepenaenur. (Identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)

People gather to examine shark-bite victim Peter Sepenaenur. Assisting Medic Epoainiug is Lawmoliig and Saettiw, while Patricia looks through the window. (Identifications provided by Thomas Raffipiy and Sebastian Marepiy.)

Thomas Raffipiy from Satawal Island, 1984 Graduating Class President, Outer Islands High School leads the procession to the graduation ceremony May 18, 1984. (Captioning information provided by Thomas Raffipiy)

Marciana Lesaigugam Raffipiy, at the 1984 Outer Islands High School (OIHS) graduation commencement. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)

Teresita Larhienmwar from Satawal an OIHS 1984 graduate listens to graduation speeches. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)

Classmate and friend, Eleanor Fattin of Yap and an OIHS 1984 graduate on graduation day, May 18, 1984. (Caption by Thomas Raffipiy)

Thomas Raffipiy, 1984 graduating class president (left), at Outer Islands High School graduation.

Navigator Ikegum (left) and Chief Remai - 1

Peter Sarumwai, a son of Mau Piailug, carving canoe planks with chain saw. (caption by Thomas Raffipiy)

Joseph Cypriano, son-in-law of Mau Piailug, carving canoe with chain saw. (caption by Thomas Raffipiy)

Defining moment aboard Micro Spirit: Tom Raffipiy contemplates his future after graduating from Outer Islands High School. (Caption information provided by Thomas Raffipiy)