Alamo’s Recognition Day

By Nathalie Nance

On Wednesday, June 23, at Walter’s Park, Alamo celebrated academic achievements with a Community Recognition Day.
The Alamo Navajo School board, Inc. (ANSBI), Division of Community Services was in charge of the ceremony that focused on learning and education.
Manuel Guerro Sr. played the drum and entertained the audience with traditional Navajo songs. He got expert help with the singing from young Tierra Apachito and Louandra Ganadonegro, who were beautifully turned out in traditional dresses.
They also led several dances, in which the audience joined in. Alamo veterans then officially opened the ceremony by the posting of colors.
In her welcome speech, Community Services Director Marlene Herrera thanked her staff and the Alamo community leaders, who all help to make the different educational programs happen. Steve Guerro and Berna Vicente, president and member respectively, of the ANSBI board of trustees also talked about the importance of education.
“Learn, and then you can be out in the world!” Steve Guerro said.
Sherri Bennett, Post Second-ary Counselor, awarded diplomas to Alamo community members who recently completed different academic achievements.
“You are never too old to go back to school” she said.
The following persons received diplomas during the ceremony:
AA Early Childhood Educa-tion through Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute: Cortha Apache, Angie Apachito, Stephanie Crum, Renaynia Guerro, Janet Ladd, Delfina Monte, Desiree Monte, La Tanya Pinto, Sharon Secatero.
AS Business Office Techno-logy: Eloise Tracey-Guerro.
AS Office Businees Administration: Jacob Thomas.
CNA 8 credit hours through UNM Valencia: La Shonda Apache, La Tanya Apache, Shirlina Herrera, Elizabeth Thomas.
BA classes through NMHU: Lisa Baca, Jeanette Garcia, Mary T Guerro, Ella Monte, Virgie Monte, Bernadine Pino, Edith Vicente, Olivia Vicente.

Picture: Louandra Ganadonegro, Tierra Apachito and Manuel Guerro Sr.

Photo by Nathalie Nance

Alamo’s Recognition Day