Decision Day event recognizes EBCI high school seniors
The 1st Annual Decision Day event, honoring Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) high school seniors, was held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on the evening of Thursday, May 13. The event recognized the post-high school choices of the seniors and was sponsored by the WCU Cherokee Center and the EBCI Higher Education and Training Program.
“This is the official first annual EBCI Decision Day celebration with, hopefully, many more to come,” Sky Sampson, WCU Cherokee Center director, said to open Thursday’s event. “We are so excited to recognize the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians high school seniors that have made the special decision to further their education – whether it’s at a college, university, technical college, trade school, or military pathway. We are honoring these students today from Cherokee High School, Smoky Mountain High School, and Swain High School.”