Native American Heritage recognized at high school

Drum group Yellow Jacket give an energetic performance for students at Ignacio High School in honor of Native American Month on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

Tribal elder Eddie Box Jr. (front) leads in dancers for the grand entry ceremony.

Ignacio High School students welcome Southern Ute Tribal member Hunter Frost and fellow dancers during grand entry.

Tribal members Cassandra Naranjo and Sage Rohde dance in the grand entry.

Tribal elder Eddie Box Jr. tells a story about his Southern Ute heritage to Ignacio High School students.

Tribal member Betty Box does a traditional dance along with her fellow tribal members.

Miss Southern Ute Lorraine Watts dances in front of Ignacio High School students.

Tribal member Sarafina Chackee participates in a traditional dance.

Lexi Young participates in a traditional dance.

Ignacio High School principal Melanie Taylor is lent a shawl as she takes place in the final round dance.

Kelly Sirios smiles as she sports her traditional regalia.

Tribal member Tara Vigil informs Ignacio High School students about Native American Heritage Month.

Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

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Wed Nov 23rd, 2016 , by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum

Southern Ute Tribal members joined one another at Ignacio High School on Tuesday, Nov. 22 to inform students about Native American Heritage month, which is celebrated nationally throughout November. Tribal elder Eddie Box Jr. led dancers inside the Bobcats auditorium, accompanied by songs of the drum group Yellow Jacket. Dancers of all ages participated in various performances, including shawl, traditional, fancy dancing, and grass dancing. Ignacio High School students and teachers were then invited onto the gymnasium floor to participate in a special round dance.