SUIMA students rewarded for safety
Thursday - December 22, 2016 by Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Don Folsom, Community Resource Officer for SUPD, congratulates all of the SUIMA students who are recognized at the Protecting You & Me Graduation on Tuesday, Dec. 13.
Jayden Scott accepts his Protecting You & Me certificate of completion from Don Folsom.
SUIMA student John Oberly accepts his Protecting You & Me certificate of completion.
Tribal member Kean Cantsee smiles with Don Folsom.
Christen Whiteskunk-Heart smiles as she is awarded.
Davian Herrera smiles as he accepts his certificate of completion.
SUIMA student Vincent Naranjo flashes a thumbs up with a smile after accepting his certificate of completion.
Kris McSweeney, SUIMA Physical Education teacher, serves cake to student Autumn Sage.
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Damon Toledo | The Southern Ute Drum








A number of Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students were recognized by the Southern Ute Police Department by completing the Protecting You & Me Graduation, a program developed by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers that covers various safety procedures and decision-making skills. Approximately 36 participating students graduated from the program on Tuesday, Dec. 13 after spending 8 weeks in classes that centered on the dangers of underage drinking and peer pressure resistance. Other additional classes included helmet safety, bike safety, and road safety. SUIMA has been doing the program for 5 years.