Field day fun in the sun
Thursday - June 1, 2023 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
Southern Ute tribal member, Andre Blue Star-Baker, and his partner work together to walk in sync with one another to finish the three-legged race.
Ivan Watts kicks off and starts the relay race for his team Thursday, May 18, at the Ignacio High School track.
Ignacio Elementary Fourth Grade student Romeo Thomas throws a Styrofoam rocket as part of the javelin field day event the morning of Thursday, May 18, at the Ignacio High School track and field.
Southern Ute tribal member, Tia Howe nears the finish line during the sack race event.
Ignacio Elementary School first graders “flex” before they begin their relay race during the Ignacio Elementary School Field Day on Thursday, May 18.
Ignacio first graders celebrate after winning their Tug-of-War contest on Thursday, May 18. Fellow students and family members cheer loudly in support of the first graders.
Second grade teacher, Ms. Young proudly holds the championship plaque for the Tug-of-War contest won by her students during the Ignacio Elementary School Field Day.
Tug-of-War Champions — Ms. Young’s Second Grade Class, holds up the rope and winning plaque following the competition.
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Fabian Martinez
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
The Ignacio Elementary School hosted its annual Field Day event at the Ignacio High School Track and Field on Thursday, May 18. Students from the third through fifth grades competed in the morning with the remaining second and third grade classes following in the afternoon. Students were able to showcase their athletic skills in a variety of field events including the three-legged race, sack race, and relay race. Each class competed against each other in the tug-of-war event, with one class from each grade reigning as champions. Families were able cheer from the stands and sidelines in support of their students.