SUIMA rolls through transition ceremony

Tuesday - May 26, 2020 by Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Cassidy Tahlo gives a warm smile, as she receives congratulations from community members, school staff, and Tribal Council on Thursday, May 21.
Southern Ute Councilwoman Ramona Eagle, cheers on the graduating students with an uplifting poster.
Meskvlwv Wesley rides in style, many of the families decorated their cars for the outdoor, social distancing graduation program.
Jayceon Richards takes advantage of the sun roof to better enjoy the parade, Richards was among the many students whose parents drove them through Tribal campus for the SUIMA transition.
The Southern Ute Tribal Council congratulated all the transitioning students from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy on Thursday, May 21.
Little Miss Southern Ute, Shayne White Thunder, give a proper wave to the spectators along the parade route on Tribal campus.
Ayah Rohde accepts her diploma from a SUIMA teacher, accompanied by her grandmother, Linda Baker.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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To celebrate the end of the academic year, the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, along with teachers and faculty from the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA), lined Ouray Drive to acknowledge the student’s transition to the next grade level. SUPD blocked off Tribal Campus for this parade style event, which included a colorful program organized by SUIMA and a long line of cars, which were elaborately decorated by each family. Kids had an opportunity to see some friendly faces and share the graduation experience with their families on Thursday, May 21. Preventative measures surrounding coronavirus transmission has impacted many of this year’s graduation ceremonies — forcing schools to adapt, and most programs are being held outside, where family members and school faculty have an opportunity to honor the student’s accomplishments.   

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