Fort Lewis College - Katzima Yearbook (Durango, CO)

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jr Fort Lewis ' administrative chief. Dr. John F. Reed, along with student Janice Holcomb, appeared with a bevy of fine-feathered friends during the Friday night show. Below center, Robert Loescher introduces Miss Indian America XII to the audience who came to watch a kaleidoscopic procession of costumes, fun and tradition. At bottom. Dr. N, G. Tate, Shalako Club sponsor, (visits with Belle Lewis, Marlene Spencer and Janice Holcomb. Glenn Yarbrough ' s appearance brought him to the campus as the Days of Beauty began. Bob Loescher introduced Miss Indian America XII. Shalako royalty began then- reign when Sharon Ahtone placed the headdress atop Brave Ken George and Martin Sollars presided at the coronation of Queen Marlaine Naranjo. Pete Kazhe and Larry Emerson were aids to the brave; Minnie Wilson and Wahleah Lujan were attendants to the queen. John Blueyes, Ken George, Thomas Allen and Ron English are left flat-footed by Ruby Nez. 43

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Sharon Goodluck was on hand to greet Miss Indian America XII. And, breakfast at the Chief Restaurant was well-attended. Seated along the window are Ralph Eluska, Sharon Goodluck, Sharron Ahtone and Bob Loescher; at the front table are Dr. N. G. Tate, Janice Holcomb, Belle Lewis, Marlaine Naranjo and Joe Wil- liams; opposite are Joe Wolcott, Michael Nyikos. Ann Boyd and Flossie Leavitt. Martin Sollars witnesses the presentation of a welcome token from Robert Loescher and FLC to Sharron Ahtone. Robert Loescher and Sharron Ahtone, surrounded by Don Lenon, Sharon Goodluck, Ralph Eluska, Belle Lewis and Carol Fryer, watch the action between Kittyhawks and Ker-chiefs. Paul John and Thomas Allen, trip nimbly across court to regain possession of the ball. At the windy patio pow-wow, Clyde Benally, Sharron Ahtone, Joe Williams, Eddie Bo.x, Sr., helped students meet vis- iting tribal performers. At bottom. President John F. Reed visits with Miss Indian America and with Dr. N. G. Tate. 42

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Janice Holcomb explains some of her trappings to President John F. Reed. Above, at right, Minnie Wilson cannot match the reach of Ken George and Ron English who grab a rebound before she can get to it. Joint membership in the Sha- lako Club incorporated repre- sentatives from many tribes scattered throughout the nation. Active in the organization dur- ing ' 66 were students from the Apache, Navajo, Chippewa, San- ta Clara, Santo Domingo, Sho- shonee, Zuni, and Alaskan tribes, to ' name a few. Officers who coordinated Hohzoni Days fes- tivities were Robert Loescher, president, Clyde Benally, vice- president, Sharon Goodluck, sec- treas.. and Wally Davis, repre- sentative to the student senate. The club aims at promoting Indian culture which can be shared with other students on- campus and it strives toward the day when the club will list a member of every tribe in the United States among its ranks. At middle right, Robert Loescher and Sharon Ahtone reminisce Fort Lewis Davs of Beauty while Dr. N. G. Tate leads Belle Lewis through a final dance.