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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.
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.)
Pwitag, a village elder - 2 (See slide reference number 5-K-01-01 for more information on Pwitag's relationship to Mau Piailug.)
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)
Peter Sarumwai, a son of Mau Piailug, carving canoe planks 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)
The late Juan Rheomwai, chief of Satawal, speaking at Satawal Elementary School graduation. (Identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)
Isidore Epoainiug (now deceased) cleans the wound of shark-bite victim Peter Sepenaenur. (Identifications provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)
Mau Piailug with son Stan conducting navigation class (pa'afu) outdoor in Nemaenong Village, Satawal Island (Caption provided by Thomas Raffipiy)
Pwitag, a village elder, indoors (identification provided by Pwitag's nephew, Tom Raffipiy. See comments field for further identification)
Igeosiug, member of the Tenaap Piig clan and Chief representative, Satawal (now deceased). Speaking at Satawal Island Elementary School graduation. School teacher Titus looks on in the background. (Identification provided by Thomas Raffipiy and Sebastian Marepiy.)
The late Juan Rheomwai, chief of Satawal, speaking at Satawal Elementary School graduation. -2 (Identification provided by Sebastian Marepiy.)