Cultural pride runs into regalia rule at graduation May 20th 12:51 pm |
Marc Lester, ADN
For the East High School graduation May 11, Melrose Meneses adorned her mortarboard with the golden sun of the flag of the Philippines. Mele Takafua wore a Tongan dress and a Fijian necklace. Daniel Mokom s unzipped gown revealed his embroidered shirt traditional to Cameroon. Amanda Yang s sash had a Hmong design.
Ermelina Gonzalez also stood out among the mostly uniform blue caps and gowns on the football field. She said she felt privileged to graduate wearing a cap her mother beaded with a butterfly and flower design. Under her gown she wore the Athabaskan dress her mom wore at her own college graduation.
For two tiny Hamilton County school districts, there was no COVID-19 relief rescue
However, state bullet aid could be the answer
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First graders at Long Lake Central School District add stickers to a bulletin board. The small and rural Long Lake and Indian Lake school districts did not qualify for COVID-19 relief from the American Rescue Plan.Courtesy of Long Lake CentraShow MoreShow Less
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Children who attend Indian Lake pose in front of the school for a photo.Courtesy of Indian Lake Central SchoolShow MoreShow Less
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Indian Lake Central School District received no relief from the American Rescue Plan.Courtesy of Indian Lake Central SchoolShow MoreShow Less