A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Wednesday November 19th, Salmon River sixth grade students recently celebrated a Greek Festival to mark the end of their unit on Ancient Greece. The students delighted their teachers (and pleased the Greek Gods) with wonderful presentations to fellow students, parents and the community in the second year of Greek Festival. The students fully immersed themselves in the Greek culture by preparing Greek food, making and wearing robes they created for a fashion show and researching famous Greek...
Now in its tenth year, the Snye Recreation kicked off Akwesasne's holiday season with what has now become a tradition of Christmas Enchantment. The gymnasium once again became a vibrant wonderland of holiday elegance with a record number of 46 trees with dazzling gifts plus reindeer and sleigh and a quilt to be raffled off to lucky winners. "We've come a long way in 10 years," commented Snye Rec committee member, Mae Green. "I think we had a dozen trees randomly standing around the gym along...
There's nothing that says 'figure or fitness competitor' like a wide back, defined abs, a determined, positive attitude and a WOW girl from Heart to Heart Fitness Center. Laura Tarbell and her Women of Worth (WOW) team recently competed in the Fitness-Universe Tour held in Montreal on October 18. The WOW women cleaned up as 10 prize cups were brought home. Nine WOW women competed in six categories in bikini short, bikini tall, bikini classic, bikini masters, bikini overall, and women's model....
With its fun variety of activities for all ages, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment celebrated Red Ribbon Week with its annual Minute to Win It Family Game Night on October 29 at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Fourteen teams flooded the gymnasium, which had seventeen games set up to challenge families and individuals to race against each other and the clock. Families were encouraged to wear their team jerseys. The following are the games and programs who sponsored them: Cheerio...
On Monday, October 27, the Lady Shamrocks met Potsdam on home court for the Class C Semi- Finals of girl's varsity volleyball. Salmon River swept past the Lady Sandstoners in three straight sets, 25-16, 25-22, 25-20. Brittany Brooks led the Lady Shamrocks with 16 service points including six aces and seven kills. Raven Oakes added six points and 13 helpers while Fawn Jacobs served up nine points. Mara Lazore chipped in seven points in the Shamrock effort. Salmon River advanced to the Class C...
With a frightening fun variety of activities for all ages, the Snye Recreation Committee hosted its annual Halloween party on October 25. Many witches, super heroes and princesses flooded the facility, which was transformed from top to bottom with seasonal spirit. This year's party included a costume contest, hayrides, games, contests, door prizes and dinner. The rain put a damper on the hayrides, but not the spirit inside the rec hall. There were eleven age groups with judging of five...
The Lady Shamrocks hosted their last home game of the season on Tuesday October 21 and gave the home crowd a hard fought battle to earn a 2-1 victory over SLC in a Central Division matchup. The first half produced no goals, but the Lady Shamrocks came out ready to work in the second half and produced two early goals less than two minutes apart. Tekaritha George put the Shamrocks on the score board when she connected with a pass from Nidia DeArmayero 8:44 into the half. At the 10:05 mark, Jenna T...
The Lady Shamrock seniors had a nice ending to their last varsity soccer game on home field on Tuesday, October 14. It was senior game, and eleven seniors and parents were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the SRCS soccer program. The Shamrocks went on to shut out OFA 2-0. With only five minutes in the first half, Jenny Dejung attempted a pass through the OFA defensive line which was misplayed by defense. Tsiotenhariio Herne controlled the misplay and slid it past the OFA goalie...
The 2014 Salmon River National Honor Society induction ceremony was held at 6:00 p.m. September 24, in the high school auditorium. The Ceremony opened with NHS president, Breana Griffin, welcoming family and friends as well as current members and new inductees. Ms. Griffin gave a brief history of the organization and high school principal, Mr. Mike Warden, introduced the current members: Ken'taratiron Arquette, Jenna Clute, Abigail Grant, Breana Griffin, Nicole Hart, John Harvey, Ciera Jock, Zac...
What a soccer game for the Salmon River girls soccer team last Thursday afternoon! The first half was a little wet and cold due to the weather, but the Lady Shamrocks were hot as they outlasted the Lady Raiders 3-2 in NAC league action. Massena came out fast to score the first goal eight minutes into the first half when Maris Brockway scored off a pass from Natalie Hurlbut. The Lady Shamrocks didn't let it bother them and worked hard to get on the scoreboard at the 16:15 mark when Nidia DeArmaye...
The Lady Shamrocks got on the board first with nine minutes left in the first half when Jenny DeJung connected with a pass from Tristen Burns. That was the only goal needed to give the Shamrocks a 1-0 win over the Lady Golden Bears. Wraven Sunday was busy in the crease with 26 saves while K. Clemmer turned aside 9 saves for Canton. "The girls played well today, offensively taking care of the goal and then playing solid defense the second half to maintain the win," commented Coach Liz Durfee....
The Salmon River girls' varsity volleyball squad was too much for Malone last Friday, as it won three straight sets, 25-22, 25-17, 25-13 to remain unbeaten. Raven Oakes anchored the Lady Shamrocks by serving up 19 points and five assists. Mara Lazore (6 kills) and Jamie Perkins added seven service points apiece while Fawn Jacobs tallied up four. Brittany Brooks worked the net for four kills. Brooke-Lynn Woods led Malone with nine points, four aces and eight assists. Makayla Willett tallied...
The Salmon River varsity girls volleyball squad swept past Canton and Potsdam last week in inter divisional matches. On Monday, September 15th, SRCS hosted the Lady Golden Bears and moved to 3-0 on the season with game wins of 25-10, 25-18, 25-19. Raven Oakes paced the Lady Shamrocks with 11 points (three aces and five assists). Mara Lazore followed with 10 service points, four aces and three kills while Fawn Jacobs tallied seven service points. On Wednesday SRCS was back in action at home...
The Salmon River Shamrocks boys varsity soccer team started off the season on the right foot with two league wins under its belt after a home opener win over the Gouverneur Wildcats, 5-1 last Thursday. The Shamrocks raced out to a 3-0 lead at halftime with Antoine Domino opening up the scoring when he connected off a pass from Dylan Cook 4:22 minutes into the game. Less than minute and a half later, Cook took advantage of a scoring opportunity assisted by Jordan Bigness. Bryton Burns made it...
With the beginning of a new school year comes a fresh fall season of sports. As the days start getting cooler the action warms up on the trail, fields, pool and gymnasium for cross country, boys and girls soccer, girls swimming and girls volleyball. Girls Soccer Ms. Liz Durfee will be at the helm of the varsity girls soccer squad for her third year. This year’s team will be returning eight seniors Kiera Jacobs (GK), Tsiotenhariio Herne (F/M), Tekaronhiakwas McDonald (D), Kelby Mitchell (D/M), Shawnee Oakes (D/M), Kiera Pyke (D), Jenna Thompson...
"Look at the beauty that is here on the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Think about how proud you feel standing here with your children showing the world that we are survivors and will endure," stated Bill Constant, (Opaskaywak Cree Nation, Northern Manitoba) master of ceremony on the opening of the second day of the Akwesasne Powwow . "Look at all of the dancers all dressed in regalia celebrating that not all was taken from us and honoring all the warriors from all wars, who felt that our people...
The Salmon River Girls Athletic Foundation (SRGAF) funds partial scholarships for Salmon River Central School female athletes to attend sports camp during the year. The scholarship money is being raised through the sale of the book, "And Then There Were Girls' Sports 1964-2010." This book showcases Salmon Rivers' female athletes during this period. Books are for sale at a cost of $30. Please contact Kimberly Treptow at Salmon River Central School or Beverly Griffin at (518) 483-4112. Anyone...
Michelle Cook will be fighting for the New York State Championship this Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the Street Armory in Rochester. Michelle has been training hard for this fight, which is a rematch against Ivana Coleman from Louisiana. A good showing at this event will put Michelle up against one of the International Champions late in September. Michelle is the first woman professional boxer from Akwesasne and is seeking her first pro title. She has moved up to the next weight class and will...
On August 6th, the annual bursary luncheon was held at the St. Regis Recreation to connect representatives from the Bank of Montreal and Enbridge and their respective student bursary recipients. The luncheon is a nice way to acknowledge and celebrate students' academic achievements as bursary recipients. It also offers the students an opportunity to say "thank you" and to discuss their academic and career aspirations with the company representatives. Twenty students from Massena High School,...
The music from Roger Mitchell and his band members was infectious and it wasn't long before many of the 200 people that were in attendance were toe tapping, hand- clapping and cheering for the jigging contest participants. There was just no way anyone could keep still. "My spirit gets going no matter the song. My grandchildren are the same way. We stop the car to dance when we hear a song we like, laughs 70-year-old contestant, Harriet Boots. There were a lot of active and happy spirits on July...
There was something for everyone at the 2014 Wellness Fair held in the old IGA building on Thursday, July 24. Many departments from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne set up tables with program information, handouts, promotional freebies and bags. Estimates are that around 900 people attended the fair. "We were expecting 500-600 people, however 729 people signed in for the door prizes and lunch. I saw a lot of people walking by the registration table without...
The 2014 Ironworkers Festival held its 12th annual event at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort on Saturday, July 19th. It attracted Ironworkers from the United States and Canada who came together to share memories and celebrate the proud trade of Ironworking with friendly competition. The crowned Ultimate Ironworker not only gets bragging rights, but also $1000.00. The event was open to the general public, although only Ironworkers and retirees could compete in the skilled events. These...
Inspired by the recent nationwide attention on science, technology, engineering, and math education, the Salmon River Middle School instituted a unique pathway called STEM for its sixth graders. This is a response to an expressed need on the part of high schools and colleges for a middle school program that prepares students to participate in high-level math and science programs. This small middle school program enables and challenges students to explore specific STEM disciplines and concepts,...
For many parents, high school graduation brings mixed feelings of joy and trepidation. It's thrilling to watch the new graduates stride across the stage to receive their diploma to start toward a distant future. But what of the immediate hours after commencement when grads gather to celebrate their accomplishments and let off some steam? Sometimes those celebrations can take a terrible turn linked to underage drinking. One healthy tradition at Salmon River High School is the community sponsored...
On June 27th, more than 200 people attended the 2014 graduation ceremony at the Salmon River Arena, where 77 students received diplomas. The students, their families and friends were all smiles as the school paid tribute to the hard work and accomplishments of the graduating students. An ensemble of Junior/Senior high band students and community members performed Pomp and Circumstance for the students as they walked into the arena and onto the stage. Senior Karlee Square opened up the ceremony...
