Kindergarten here we come!

Thursday - June 11, 2015 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Graduating students of the Southern Ute Montessori Head Start, led the “Marcha” while carrying in the flags, to begin the graduation ceremonies.

Southern Ute Royalty (left to right), Little Miss Southern Ute Taurie Raines, Jr. Miss Southern Ute D'Vondra Garcia, and Miss Southern Ute Ellie Seibel perform the Lord's Prayer in sign language.

Classrooms 1, 2 and 3, sang "Head Start, Head Start" as part of the classes' performances during graduation.

Amiyah Martinez proudly displays her graduation certificate to her family, friends and fellow graduating classmates.

Keira Trujillo shakes hands with Miss Southern Ute Ellie Seibel and other Southern Ute Royalty members after receiving her graduation certificate.

Students, teachers, and staff members danced a round dance, also known as a "friendship dance" to end the Head Start graduation ceremonies.

Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Graduating students of the Southern Ute Montessori Head Start gathered in the Head Start gym with family, friends and loved ones for their graduation ceremonies Friday, June 29.