Everyone in our community is excited that our students have finally made it to Richfield. Busses pulled into Richfield at about 6:30 pm on Monday, August 23rd and we have all been running like mad ever since. Students spent the rest of Monday moving into their dorm rooms. Tuesday brought school registration and exploration of the fun new community. Wednesday was the first day of school, and all of our students have said how much they love the schools and the opportunities that they are finding here. Here are a few pictures of the initial student arrival. See if you can find anyone you know!

Richfield High School ended their year with a band and choir concert. Participating in the choir were Fayette Clitso, freshmen, daughter of Kee & Sharon Clitso, Kayenta; Jeridena Russell, sophomore, daughter of Jerry Russell & Bessie Cody, Kayenta; LaShanda Dutchie, sophomore, daughter of Rodell & Priscilla Dutchie, Dennehotso; and Shane Sanderson, sophomore, son of Harrison & Bernice Sanderson, Gallup. Not pictured: Ariana Mego, freshmen, son of Earl Benally & LaVerne Mego, Kaibeto.

Blessed with clear skies, a lot of sun, and cool nights the girls enjoyed their campout!
GIRLS’ CAMPOUT 2010 MAY 7TH-MAY 9TH

Each year the South Sevier High School (SSHS) Booster Club prepares a delicious dinner for all the seniors and this year’s dinner was held on Wednesday, May 12th. While enjoying a fine dinner, the seniors had the opportunity to spend time with their fellow classmates and then enjoyed watching the senior class DVD, which was put together by senior class president Merle Watchman. Manual & Marilyn Watchman, Merle’s parents, attended the banquet with their son.

From the pen of RRH studentbody President LeCallin Cly:
“Our Mutton Fry was so much fun! We all learned from the staff and visiting community members how to properly butcher a sheep. Everyone helped with the butchering, some kids cut up the meat, and others set up for the dinner. We had Community people that helped us and Title VII people and we thank them, we could have never done it without their help. They helped butcher, helped the kitchen ladies with sorting the meat and cooking. By the end of the day, everything was all done, the food was delicious, it was like one big happy family, and Cheii Forrest Adison did the prayer for us to be blessed, protected, and learn harder, and go all the way with our education!”
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Delicious Menu Items: Stew with Dumplings, Stew with Veggies, Fried Mutton & all the other goodies, Fry bread & Torillas!

Residential Hall staff members Angie Herrera, Dorm Manager, Rose Janec, Head Cook, and Sevier School District’s Title VII Coordinator Sophie Adison & Title VII community members planned this year’s mutton fry! It was a conjoined effort by all to prepare a delicious mutton feast for the residential hall students, staff & families and Native community families in the Sevier School District.

Students enjoyed an afternoon in the sun chalk drawing on the basketball court! Old Man Winter hasn’t gone to sleep, so when the weather is nice, we like to get the kids outside. The original plan on the day of the event was to play an old fashion game of hopscotch….but, many students said they had no clue what hopscotch was…..REALLY? We are hoping for many nice days ahead and more fun in the sun!

The Richfield Residential Hall Recruiting Team spent a few days touring the Navajo Nation during the last few days of March. This year’s recruiting team consisted of:  Mr. Workman, Mrs. Nielson (RRH Academic Director), Shawn Todacheenie (RHS Senior), Natasha Bitsinnie (RHS Senior), Shaquira Begay (SSHS Junior), Jerethan Tsinniginnie (RHS Sophomore), Mr. Bailey (SSHS Principal), Mrs. Topham (SSHS Media Center), Coach Singleton (RHS Teacher / Football & Wrestling Coach) and Mr. White (RHS Teacher).  The recruiting team visited Tonalea Day School, Kaibeto Community School, Dennehotso Community School and Kayenta Community School to share our opportunity with eighth grade students. The students that we visited were very very well behaved and excited about the opportunities available at RRH. We hope to see some of them as Freshman next year! Here are a few pictures from our trip.

An abbreviated version of the recruiting team will be visiting Tuba City Boarding School on April 22 at 8:30 am and Naa Tsis’ Ana Community School (Navajo Mountain) at 1:30 pm on the same day. We hope to get to see you there.