Head Start graduation celebrated with parade
Lillie Rose Manning rides on top of her car float.
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Early Childhood Program hosted a Head Start graduation parade on Saturday, July 11 that began on west Agency Road, turned south on Hiline Road then east on Ross Fork Road where it ended near the Early Childhood Center.
The parade was Lego themed. Many decorated their vehicles with balloons and blankets. One family cruised their graduates in a stretch limousine, some were on motorcycles while another cruised in a classic car.
Head Start Parent Committee president Angela Mejia said they had to do things different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal year a graduation ceremony is conducted. Mejia said they took advantage of being outside, “We wanted everybody to be safe, we’re glad that you guys can join us, we hope you have fun — give a big wave, a honk, a shout — that’s what we’re doing today.”
A graduate smiles on his float.
On July 10, Mejia said a Lego themed backdrop was provided at the Early Childhood Center where parents could take photos as they just had to bring their own cameras. “It was a pretty good set up,” she continued.
Following are the Head Start graduates from the 2019-2020 school year.
Class I graduates with teachers Charlyn Perdash and Charice Edmo: Armani Bache, Ezekiel Broncho, Roman Cerino, Passion Eschief, Saryee Ingawanup, Lydia Irwin, Anthony Ish Jr., Tate Johnson, Aliyanah Lopez, Hope Meeks, Ella Martin, Kimberly Pete, Nathan Pokibro, Celilo Pongah, Rulon Poog, Jaemiaus Running Horse, Tris'Stann Stacey, Wesley Timbana and Reyna Zamora.
Class II with teachers Anna Thomas and Joyce Graves: Ezra Afraid of Bear, Camilo Alvarez, Rokya Devinney, Lavonte Dugger, Luella Farmer, Annaleah L. Farmer, Kaleb Gonzales, Perilous Hill, Lillie Rose Manning, Cielo Martinez, Julianna Nagashoah, Idona Ponzo, Meilisa Poog, Joe Running Horse, Alynncia Sireech, Lilly St. Claire, Richie Tendore, Alyana Wounded Head and Javery Yupe.
Class III with teachers Alecia Flores and Chasen Coby: Koda Appanay, Lola Appenay, Yellowhair Begay, Vincent Dixey, Tiva Graves, Delilah Haggard, Deanie McGill, Alex Medicine Horse, Rowdy Piper, Trevor Ponzo Jr., Deinde'e Preacher, Gunner Quagigant, Reuben Roundstone, Danyka Sequints, Zeme Soldier, Chloe Tinno, Keanon Tinno and Sirray Wellington.
Class IV with teachers Edith Salazar Regalado and Teresa Nappo: Oakley Bache, Myra Ball, Caden Beasley, Deimos Good Voice Elk, ZellaDai Hardy, Ollie Heminokeky, Tyler Larkin, Jaylon Reed, Reavs Rodriguez, Alison Roundstone, Roselee Small and Damen Taryole.
Preschool: Kiara Farmer and Jak Buckskin.
Seekie Dixey helps his son with his graduation cap.
Graduates each received a graduation certificate and a bag with a t-shirt, sweatshirt, blanket, water bottle, toothbrush with toothpaste, and gift certificates for Royal Theaters tickets, Pizza Pie Cafe kid’s meal buffet, McDonald’s Happy Meal and other special treats.
Sponsored by Liberty Gold, Rails West Credit Union, Enterprise Ag. Business, IHS Dental, Grove City Dental, Call Family Dental, Popcorn Shop, McDonald’s, Pizza Pie Cafe, Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Road House, Pocatello Ross Park Aquatic Complex, Jump In and Fort Hall community.
A graduate enters a limousine for the parade.
