TAHLEQUAH,
Okla. - Teams from area schools gather together every year to
test their knowledge on Cherokee government and history in the
Cherokee Challenge Bowl held at the Cherokee Nation Tribal Complex
in Tahlequah.
"This
is our big push for Native American Education Month," said
Shelly Butler-Allen, associate education director for the Cherokee
Nation. "We invite area schools to compete in writing competitions,
art competitions, language bowl, and the challenge bowl."
The
Osage Redbirds recently won first place in the Cherokee Challenge
Bowl in the kindergarten through second grade division. Winning
team members are Taylor Brooner, Cody Moore, Collin Edwards, Isabella
Campus, and Julia Hough. Second place went to the Keys Bears. The
Keys Bears team members are Ray Mullins, Jasilyn Stopp, Lisan Tiger,
Taylor Thompson, and Royianne Adams. Maryetta won third place. Maryetta's
team members are Shania Wolf, Mariah Hooper, Brandon Keen, Brittney
Hamilton, and Payton Hothouse. Eight teams competed in this age
division.
"It
is exciting to see our young Cherokee students actively engaged
in learning their tribal history, culture and language," Butler-Allen
said.
Winners
will receive prizes at the awards ceremony December 9 at the Renaissance
Hotel in Tulsa.
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