Ada Head Start
Ardmore Head Start
Sulphur Head Start
The Chickasaw Nation Head Start program conducted four graduations during the month of May with 125 Head Start graduates from the Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo Head Start Centers.
Graduates from each center celebrated graduation by performing skits and singing songs for family members, friends and guests. Chickasaw Nation dignitaries, center directors, supervisors, teachers and staff members congratulated and awarded graduates during the ceremonies.
"Graduating from Head Start is an important milestone in a child's life," said Governor Anoatubby. "We are proud of these students and their accomplishments and look forward to many more."
Head Start is a national program that serves children ages three to four from income-eligible families. The program focuses on the family as the most important influence in a child's life and offers components in education, parent or guardian involvement, health, social services and services for children with disabilities.
Applications for the Head Start program are accepted at the Chickasaw Nation Head Start Centers throughout the service area. Applications may also be mailed or faxed to applicants.
The Head Start program consists of four centers serving more than 200 children throughout the Chickasaw Nation. Head Start centers are located in Ada, Ardmore, Sulphur and Tishomingo.
For more information about the Chickasaw Nation Head Start program and to obtain an application, contact the education department at 580-421-7711, an area Head Start center or visit www.Chickasaw.net.
Ada Head Start
Back row, from left: Cadence Frazier, Lola Stricklin, Jamieson Emarthle, Ashton Bierce, Damon Jefferson, Maegan McDaniel, Jonathan Cozad, Bennita Murphy, Jacee Underwood, Madison Cook, Aiidan Goodwin, Jakobi Williams and Garrett Morgan.
Middle row, from left: Jalen Frazier, Anneli Martinez, Ahmad Moore, Elizabeth Jackson, Camby PoorBuffalo, Riley Youngblood, Brianna Bess, Jacob McCurdy, Aubrey Fleet-Schnieder, Corbin West, Ezra Faulkenberry, Dylan Kelso, Rance Imotichey and Natalia Jackson.
Front row, from left: Haylie Crewse, Madison Storkel, Justin Higdon, McKayla Bolen, Cade Baldridge, Markus McCarty, Jacky Higdon, Ryan Hamilton, Samuel Hatton, Taylor Brown, Connor Brantley, Paulina Gee Hicks, Anahi Romero and Kambria Welch.
Ardmore Head Start
Back row, from left: Melissa West, Audra Pratt, Head Start director Danny Wells, Little Miss Chickasaw Lauren John, Governor Anoatubby, Chickasaw Princess Jessie Miller, education administrator Lisa John, Chickasaw Junior Princess Alexis Walker, Gregory Bowens, Lt. Governor Keel, Ashli Baker, Janice Richardson, Kendra Groves, Gayle Baker, Lauri Stevenson, Cynde Lewis, LaDena Parnacher, Beth Harris, Jodi Larkin, Christina Hodges and Mallori Fox.
Third row, from left: Chasity Dofelmire, TaKiyah Jackson, Kassi Latimer, Michael Dominguez, Briley Pratt, Miranda Hernandez, Ashley Lopez, Renee Marris, Makayla Cronemeyer, Nereyda Martinez, Madison Scruggs, Katelyn Smith, Eunice Godwin, Xzavion Washington, Tayshaun Gay and Derrik Kennedy.
Second row, from left: Lathaniel Ramsey, Alexis Collins, Derek Meely, Melanie Lopez, T’marion McGee, Kadence Love, J’Drien McGee, Kaden White, Kassie Burns, Geovanni Tellez, Deshay Stevenson, Emanuel Rivera, Cy’Nia McGee and Daliyah Qurioz.
Front row, from left: Reigan Crowell, Jaden Yeager, Jaylen Thompson, Anthony Amador, Brianna Anoatubby, Madison Aylor, Mauro Salazar, Charlie Garcia, Jenna Henson, Zayda Kincannon, Aniah Officer, Maddox Burmeister, Delilah Roberts, Makyla Dixon, Mikal Brown, Marley Sanderson and Elijiah Caton.
Sulphur Head Start
Back row, from left: Destiny Berryhill, Savanna Baker, Alexzander Smith, Cooper Coulson, Peyton Brinson, Shalynn Hudson and Kali Loper.
Middle row, from left: Education administrator Lisa John, Leslie Nieves, Rafael Ugalde, Ella Scoggins, Huston Holder, Rasey Runyan, Ambry Todd, Reagan Runyan and Head Start director Danny Wells.
Front row, from left: Andrea Andres, Alexis Boyd, Randee Freeze, Emily Hays, Mariah Walls, Kali Pogue, Shane Woodruff and LaRehna Smith.
Tishomingo Head Start
Back row, from left: Governor Anoatubby, Chickasaw Princess Jessie Miller, Chickasaw Junior Princess Alexis Walker, Little Miss Chickasaw Lauren John and Lt. Governor Jefferson Keel.
Middle row, from left: Head Start director Danny Wells, Crispin Cardinalle, Ethan Carter, Aden Carroll, Kelsie Thomas, Jeremiah Updegraff and education administrator Lisa John.
Front row, from left: Breanna Johnston, Christopher Hudson, James Dickerson, Katie Riley and Dakota Cooper.
