ISU Powwow returns to Reed Gym for ‘Roar of the Nations’ event
Women’s traditional dancers Tay’a Osborne (left) and Ceara Vera in Saturday grand entry at the ISU Powwow.
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO — The Idaho State University Roar of the Nations Powwow drew many to Reed Gym April 3 and 4 including Robert Wagner, ISU president and mascot Benny the Bengal who served as a celebrity judge for Ontaria Arrow White’s special.
Ontaria was the head dance judge and she sponsored two specials Friday night including a drum roll call special that Benny the Bengal helped judge. The winners were Ghost Canyon, first, $300 plus prizes, NDN Boyz, second place, $200 cash and prizes and third Iron Colt, $100 plus prizes.
She also had a Collegiate Dance Special featuring the top three women and men. Laryn Oakes, Pearl Henry and Amanda WalkingChild were the women winners receiving $150 each and prizes. Men winners were Taylor Cheii Begay and Dylon Begay, the third unknown, also receiving $150 each and prizes.
Head man dancer Tyson Shay hosted a men’s grass dance special Saturday afternoon. First place was Therein Paskemin, second Kyle Mountain Sheep and third Gary Villa. Consolations were Joseph Baldwin and Xavier Bolton.
Head man dancer Tyson Shay (left) grass dance special winners.
Shaneesha Crue, head woman dancer, sponsored a women’s fancy shawl special Saturday night. First place went to Laryn Oakes, Maple Creek Saskatchewan, Canada, second Sallyanne Thomas, Fort Hall and third place was Karen Noon, Farmington, N.M. Consolations were Marianne Christine Addison and Michelle Kipp.
Host drum was NDN Boyz from Warm Springs, Oregon, Jackson Rolling Thunder Tahuka was master of ceremonies and Leo Eaglespeaker served as arena director.
There was about 130 registered dancers. Other drums were Ghost Canyon, Spring Creek, Iron Colt, Owyhee Singers, Bad Agency and Eagle Whistle.
Jr. girl’s traditional dancer Sophie Edmo.
Dance contest results include:
Women’s Golden Age: First: Michelle Kipp, second Pearl Henry, and third Luanna Kickingwoman. Men’s Golden Age: First: James Tone and second Ira Walks.
Junior Girl’s Fancy Shawl: First: Cambri Buckskin, second Tahnee Addison and third Mariella Eldridge. Junior Girl’s Jingle: First: Melody Waskahat, second Lilly Fred and third Gabrielle Benally. Junior Girl’s Traditional: First: Sophia Edmo, second Ja’Sya Navo and third Faith Kelly.
Jr. boy’s grass dancer Jon Hernandez in grand entry.
Junior Boy’s Fancy Feather: First: Johnny Yazzie, second Prism WalkingChild and third Denver Yazzie. Junior Boy’s Grass: First: Jon Hernandez, second Benjamin Crue and third Jax Hernandez. Junior Boy’s Traditional: First: Adonia Osborne, second Virgil Trujillo and third Thomas Eagle.
Teen Girl’s Fancy Shawl: First: Gabrielle Appenay, second Eliseahna Evening and third Sadie March. Teen Girl’s Jingle: First: Logan Wahtomy, second Kimora Graves-Pevo and third Sydney Farmer. Teen Girl’s Traditional: First: Wappii Osborne, second Envy Beaz and third Breezy Appenay.
Jr. girl’s fancy shawl dancer Mariella Eldridge.
Teen Boy’s Grass: First: EJ Denny-Villa; second Avery Mountain Sheep and third Michael Barber. Teen Boy’s Traditional: First: Glen Garcia, second Lennyn Begay and third Si-Mis Top Sky. Teen Boy’s Fancy Feather: No entries.
Adult Women’s Fancy Shawl: First: Laryn Oakes, second Patricia John and third Sallyanne Thomas. Adult Women’s Jingle: First: Ser’Rae Running Eagle, second Anika Top Sky and third Anna Benally. Adult Women’s Traditional: First: Kaylen Top Sky, second Ceara Vera and third Tay’a Osborne.
Adult Men’s Fancy Feather: First: Cactus Runsabove, second Nakeezaka Jack, third Hunter Osborne. Adult Men’s Grass: First: Therien Paskemin, second Xavier Bolton and third Joseph Baldwin. Adult Men’s Traditional: First: Taylor Begay, second Skye’J Beasley and third Devan Kicknosway. Adult Men’s Chicken: First: Dylon Begay, second Rooster Top Sky and third Jayden Esquiro.
Teen boy’s grass dancer EJ Denny Villa.
