Suttons Bay Public Schools’ senior class of 2024 were honored at the district’s annual graduation powwow on Saturday afternoon. Families and friends gathered at the school gym to see their seniors celebrated with a presentation of blankets and an honor song, and there were also dance specials for the men and women, teens and toddlers.
Nathan Isaac was the MC, with the host drum being Swift Voice, and the invited drum Dusty Bear and Sharp Feather. Walker Stonefish was the head veteran, and the head male dancer was Zhaawon Smith. The junior head male dancer was Aydrian Day, the head female dancer was Keeley TwoCrow, and the junior head female dancer was Ava Anderson.
Samantha TwoCrow, Suttons Bay Public Schools Indigenous Education director, said the powwow is an opportunity for the public and school community to come together to recognize the seniors while honoring the Native American culture represented in the district. This year, TwoCrow said the turnout and participation was almost double what it was last year, with a fourth drum group even showing up to support the kids.
