Gift of Memories: PICS High School Year Books 1960-1976 Donated to PPL

A Piece of History Repatriated

Jenny Rider, daughter of Mr. Roy Rider, who taught shop at Ponape Island Central School from 1960 to 1976, has generously donated a collection of yearbooks to the Pohnpei Public Library. Jenny came with her brother who took this wonderful photo and prefers to remain anonymous even as he charmed away our hearts along with Jenny. 

These books, carefully preserved by her father, are more than just pages bound together—they are a time capsule of Pohnpei’s past, filled with the faces, dreams, and stories of generations that came before.

For Jenny and her family, Pohnpei is not just a place on the map—it’s a home of the heart. She and her sisters have visited the island, always carrying with them a deep appreciation for its culture, its people, and its history. By donating these yearbooks, they honor their father’s legacy and ensure that future generations can look back and connect with the past.

The Pohnpei Public Library now holds these treasures for students, researchers, and community members to explore. Whether it's a former student reminiscing about old classmates or a young reader discovering the island’s rich heritage, these yearbooks serve as a bridge between yesterday and today.

We extend our deepest gratitude to Jenny Rider and her family for their generosity, their love for Pohnpei, and their dedication to preserving its history. If you find yourself at the Pohnpei Public Library, take a moment to flip through these yearbooks—you might just find a familiar face smiling back at you from the past.