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| Volume XXIII Number 11 | August 16, 2002 |
Big Cypress Incentive Awards
By Candy CypressBIG CYPRESS - It was time again to recognize and reward the students for completing another successful school year and the 2002 Big Cypress Incentive Awards ceremony was held at the gymnasium on July 23.
The gym was alive with colorful decorations. The students had sprinkled the gymnasium with multicolored balloons that floated from each chair, and richly-colored tablecloths covered the tables. Colorful pictures from the past school years were hung from the bleachers.
As the community members showed up to attend the ceremony, the students, led by high school student Nena Frias, handed out balloons to all who wanted them. Dinner began at 6:30 p.m., after community member Junior Billie offered prayer. Our students served dinners of chicken, ribs, potato salad, baked beans, and desserts on colorful dinnerware.
After dinner, Joe Osceola Sr. opened the ceremony with a prayer. Councilman David Cypress started off the evening by congratulating the students for their hard work and effort. He also introduced and thanked the PAC committee (Linda Tommie, Jeanette Cypress, and Mary Jene Koenes) for their support.
Acting Director of Education Louise Gopher praised the students for staying on top of their schoolwork and not letting other activities distract them. She also commended the students on having a good year and stated, "they will be our future leaders."
Board Representative Paul Bowers also complimented the students on their determination and stressed the importance of education. President Mitchell Cypress thanked everyone for coming out and supporting this event. Cypress recognized the efforts of college student Norma Tommie, who is majoring in Elementary Education at Haskell Indian Nations University. Master of Ceremonies Brian Billie, a recent college graduate, announced the recipients for the evening. The awards were given to Kindergarten through 12th grade students. In addition to the awards, President Cypress and Rep. Bowers handed out T-shirts.
The categories included Kindergarten A’s and B’s, Majority A’s, A average, B average, Absent 3 days or less, Perfect Attendance, Academic Effort, and Graduation.
Many thanks to everyone involved in organizing this notable event. Congratulations to all the students for their continued effort and devotion. Also, a very special congratulations to Anthony Joe for being the only Pre-K student at Ahfachkee to have perfect attendance!
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