Comanche Academy Charter School Names Princess, Brave

On Sunday, April 14, Comanche Academy Charter School hosted its annual powwow and named Princess and Brave at Watchetaker Hall.

Comanche Academy Charter School Cultural Committee Chairperson Tiffany Wright said the powwow is important for the youth.

“It shows our kids that they are a part of our community, no matter how small they are or, you know, what specific community they come from; we're all one,” she said. “And you know when things are said and done, and for us to host something like this gives them a space to use what they are learning at the Academy in a practical setting alongside their communities.”

Wright said the event also allows the students to be recognized, especially the Princess and Brave.

“I think it's nice that we get to crown a new Princess and Brave today because our kids at the Academy got to vote for who they thought would represent their school the best, so the kids that campaigned wanted to, and they got that opportunity to campaign,” she said. “And then their classmates got to hear why each candidate would believe that they would be a good pick and a good role model to represent their school for the year.”

Wright said it also teaches the students they also have a voice to be heard.

“Having the kids vote was a very awesome moment for us as a school because it's teaching them about their voice,” she said. “That they each have a unique voice, and it's important to use that voice.”

Wright said it was amazing to be at the powwow.

“The cultural committee for the school has put in countless hours, many meetings, a lot of hard work, and we've all been able to pull together to have something like this come true for the students and their families and our community,” she said. “So, it feels like we're on top of the world right now. Seeing the turnout and the support that has shown up today is it's mind-blowing and it's humbling at the same time.”

Wright said the kids are the future and their first priority.

“Especially being on the committee that is doing cultural activities and learning and teaching with the students so it feels really amazing to be able to actually be here today,” she said.

Wright said she was proud of the students and their families.

“There's a Wednesday night cultural night that the community has been stepping up in really big ways to help us prepare for events like today,” she said. “They've been helping with regalia, dresses, ribbon shirts, bandoliers, moccasins, all kinds of things, and we use those items so that kids can check them out, you know, so it doesn't depend on family status or financial situations for our kids to be able to participate so that's one thing that I think is really awesome and unique is that we try to make sure that no student is left out that they all have an opportunity.”

The school’s cultural night will take place every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dorothy Sunrise Lorentino Education Center.