Santa Barbara School - Lineworker Read-aloud and Demonstration
On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Guam Power Authority (GPA) Transmission and Distribution (T&D) line crew delivered and read aloud "If I Were a Lineworker" illustration books to the students at Santa Barbara Catholic School in honor of National Lineman Appreciation Day. A total of 61 students participated in the read-aloud and demonstration activities.
The Kindergarten and 1st grade students of Santa Barbara Catholic School gathered at the library and listened attentively as the lineworkers read aloud the illustrated book "If I Were a Lineworker". The book highlighted the various tasks lineworkers perform, such as working on power lines, trimming trees, and restoring power after storms.
Following the read-aloud, students met at the parking lot for a bucket truck demonstration. The T&D Linemen introduced the different types of tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) they use, the importance of electrical safety, as well as parts and proper use of a bucket truck. In addition, students were eager to watch as the linemen ascended the bucket trucks, demonstrating how high up they would have to go when working on power lines.
GPA T&D Lineworkers present during this read-aloud and demonstration were James A. Santos, Manny J.B. Borja, and Cody M.Q. Aguon. #thankalineman