Eighteen year-old Alisi Siniva Mata’afa was crowned Saturday night as the new Miss Mosooi.

The health science major at the American Samoa Community College, was sponsored by XII Star Sewing Shop and Pacific Air Charters Inc.

She is a part time tutor at KB Academy teaching English, Math and Phonics. A health and fitness enthusiast, her plan is to become an athlete or personal trainer with the purpose of teaching about the importance of honoring our bodies as temples of God.

Alisi won Best Tamatai Talks and Best Stage Interview, as well as special awards for Miss Congeniality and Best Siva Samoa.

This was her interview question from Don Maifala, who emceed the event with the first Miss Mosooi Nellie Tuigamala.

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Miss Mata’afa received a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau, a $1,000 cash grant from Neil’s ACE Hardware, and other monetary prizes.

1st runner up was Annastacia Litia Fuamatu, sponsored by Tina o le Losalio Youth. Annastacia won Best Talent and best Ofu Laulaau. Fagalima Amanda Pomele, sponsored by Lanuola Boutique and Family, was second runner up. Fagalima won the Social Media Award.

Annastacia received a $3,000 scholarship and Fagalima was awarded a $2,000 scholarship, both sponsored by the American Samoa Visitors Bureau and several other prizes.

The evening featured a heartfelt farewell by outgoing Miss Mosooi Kalista Aetonu Koloi who was joined by her Pago Pago Catholic Youth in a touching tribute marking the end of her year of service to the community.