PTSA Fundraising Gala Fun March 24

Swish! As shared in Principal Abby Hunt's Friday Message, the PTSA ‘March Madness’ FUNdraising Gala is just around the corner on March 24, dribbling down the calendar like a well-executed fast break.

But wait, are you still on the bench? Your team needs you! Volunteer on game day — arrive early to set up or stay late for the post-game cleanup. Students can rack up service hours, and volunteers can snag a dinner ticket for a mere $50.

And hey, if you can’t make it to the event, there’s still a way to contribute. Pass the ball — donate wine to complete our roster for the night. Shoot an email to ballardprocurement@gmail.com and coordinate your assist.

Now, for those who’ve already secured their tickets, get ready for the ultimate tip-off. Check out the amazing trips up for bidding — some larger properties have been generously donated. It’s the perfect alley-oop for that long-awaited reunion with friends or family.

Remember, there’s a fast break to fun waiting for you. A small number of tickets remain, so grab yours today and score big! More info.

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!

5th Annual Running of the Beavers 5K March 23

It's almost time to join the Ballard High School Foundation Running of the Beavers 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Golden Gardens.

This year, the grade level with the greatest participation gets $500 for their class ASB account! Currently, the senior class leads with the most sign ups!

Race participants can pick up their race bibs and t shirts from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 22 at Ballard High School. Everyone is encouraged to bring a food donation for the Ballard Food Bank.

Volunteers are needed to assist at this large community event. Students are eligible for service learning hours. All volunteers and race participants get a free Running of the Beavers t shirt!

Current PTSA Board Volunteer Openings

Please lend a hand and help fuel our efforts to support BHS students and staff! Check out some of the Board opportunities we currently have available! In addition to these identified roles, every one of our PTSA committees welcome and encourage your involvement. Reach out to the committee that matches your interests!

Membership Volunteer: We have an immediate opening to join our Membership Committee. This role reaches out to the BHS Community and shares PTSA Membership information through newsletter updates.

BLT Representative: We have an immediate opening for a Building Leadership Team (BLT) PTSA volunteer. The BLT is a goal-setting body, and includes the principal, staff members, teacher reps, and parent reps from each grade. It is primarily charged with developing school-wide initiatives and strategies to further academic achievement and foster a positive school climate. The PTSA rep attends monthly BLT meetings and reports updates at PTSA Board Meetings.

PTSA Communications (Newsletter Editor, Social Media - Instagram): Time to start thinking about next school year as our Newsletter Editor is graduating! Newsletter Editor and Social Media Chair positions can be shared. Have questions? Reach out to ballardhighnews@gmail.com.

Learn more about What Does the PTSA Do. Email VP Kim Flin at join.bhs.ptsa@gmail.com with any questions about these openings. We'd also love to have anyone interested in Ballard PTSA come to our next Board Meeting, from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 18 (online and in-person). For meeting link, email President Karla Rava at bhs.ptsa.pres@gmail.com. Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Staff Appreciation Shares St. Patrick's Day Thanks

The PTSA Staff Appreciation Team put together a St. Patrick's Day surprise for the staff today with mini St. Patrick's Day cupcakes from Cupcake Royale, a shamrock plant and a greeting reading "We Struck Gold with With Teachers & Staff Like You."

Thanks to the Staff Appreciation Team of Lisa Vanderford-Anderson and Lisa Willis for their kind and creative celebration!

Staff Appreciation is just one of the ways the PTSA gives back at BHS. Learn more on What Does the PTSA Do? page.

ADVOCACY UPDATE

Legislative Session Wrap Webinar March 18

The 2023-24 Legislative Session ended March 7. WSPTA Legislative Consultant Marie Sullivan will share a summary of how things went online from 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 18. Sign up for the webinar on the WSPTA events page.

If you can't attend the webinar, you can still read Sullivan's session wrap report. In her report, she noted several bills being tracked this session that failed to win approval by both chambers in the final days. These included:

SHB 1915, which would have made financial education instruction a graduation prerequisite and a required component of public education.

ESSB 6031, which would have modified the student transportation allocation to accommodate multiple vehicle types for transporting students.

SPS School Board District 2 & 4 Appointment Update

During the March 13 School Board Special Meeting, the board selected the following candidates as finalists for the District 2 position. The four applicants for District 4 position continue as finalists.

The eight candidates will participate in a candidate forum the evening of March 27 at Lincoln High School. Additional details will be provided soon.

District 2

Sarah Clark

Danielle Gahl

Shawn Sullivan

Carol Thompson

District 4

Gabriela Gonzalez

Joe Mizrahi

Rachelle C. Olden

Laura Marie Rivera

Review information about the appointment process and view the candidate profiles.

Celebrate a Spirited BHS Teacher!

Is there a Ballard HS teacher who is the most school spirited? A teacher who comes to work so excited that it makes others around them excited too? Is there a teacher in your school who has quirky habits that the students enjoy?

Tell Seattle Public Schools about them! They could be featured in a special SPS Shout Out in May!

Submit nominations by March 22!

This announcement is shared from Seattle Public Schools' "School Beat" Newsletter. Learn more about SPS's newsletter and "First Bell" online news broadcast. Join the School Beat mail list.

ASB Election Packets Now Available!

Students interested in applying for an ASB position for the 2024-25 school year should fill out the election packets, made available in student's LA classes last week, in the Main Office, or in SW100. Elected position packets are due Friday, April 5, while appointed position packets are due Monday, April 22. Learn more.

Graphic c/o and follow @ballardhighasb. Questions? Reach out to ASB VP Taiya Fletcher (SPS student email only) at 1tafletcher1@seattleschools.org or Advisor Ms. Laura Lehni, lllehni@seattleschools.org.

Multicultural Festival Potluck April 26

The BHS Multicultural Student Union is planning its first festival in the Commons on Friday, April 26! Organizers are looking for volunteers to come and help celebrate!

Parents! Families! Students! Can You Help Out?

• Bring food or a game from your culture!
• Perform a dance, a song, an instrument that represents you or your culture!

Multicultural Week will be April 22-26. Look for more information coming soon!

Students Excel at FCCLA State Conference

Congratulations to Emi Blakeney and Alton Swiderski for receiving Silver at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Conference March 5-8 in Spokane and advancing to the National FCCLA Conference with their Repurpose and Redesign project. Gabi Patel also attended the conference, participating as a student evaluator for the STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Entrepreneurship event competition, and supporting Emi and Alton. Thank you, Emi, Alton, and Gabi for your great job representing Ballard High at the FCCLA Conference.

Ballard's FCCLA Club meets at lunch Wednesdays in N220. Its teacher advisor is Ms. Marcia Lalonde and Alton is the student club coordinator.

State Board of Education Seeks Student Rep

The WA State Board of Education seeks a current sophomore ready to step up and serve as the Student Representative for the 2024-26 term.

Applicants must:

• Have a passion for improving K-12 public education.
• Be able to participate in all scheduled meetings.
• Have a positive academic and/or extracurricular record.
• Commit to making up for missed schoolwork while attending meetings and board functions.

Application deadline is March 29. 

Visit the Association of WA Student Leaders website for more information.

Student Leaders Wanted for Seattle School Board

Rising Juniors and Seniors: Do you want to make your voice heard? Do you want to make sure that the Seattle School Board is representing the real needs and experiences of the Seattle Public School students? If so, apply to be a School Board Student Member!

Applications are open now and are due April 10.

Important Senior Reminders!

Class of 2024 Timeline

Here are some important Class of 2024 updates from the Senior News page, including these two action items:

Mandatory Meeting! Don't Miss! this Wednesday, March 20: Senior Meeting in the PAC at Lunch (12:05-12:55 p.m.) | Students only, graduation info, scholarship details and more!

Senior Dinner! RSVP Needed! June 5: Senior Dinner at the Ballard Elks 5-8 p.m. | Students only, RSVP ASAP, tickets will be sold closer to the date.

Senior Timeline:

NOW: Order/Borrow Cap & Gown

March 20: Mandatory Senior Meeting in the PAC at 12:05-12:55 p.m.

March 24: Ballard HS Foundation Scholarship Applications Due

March-May: Senior SPREE Ticket Sales (scholarships available)

April: Class of 2024 Photo & Pick Up Cap & Gown TBD

April 1-29: Last Yearbook Pre-Sale Window

April 8-12: Spring Break

April 30: FAFSA/WASFA Deadline for Seattle Promise Students

May 6-10 and 13-17: AP Exams for students pre-registered

May 1: Service Learning Documentation for Above and Beyond Due

May 1: If Applicable, PE Waivers Due

June: Complete Naviance Required Steps

June 1: Prom at the Columbia Tower

June 3-7: Beaver Week!

June 5: Senior Dinner at the Ballard Elks 5-8 p.m.

June TBD: Senior Finals

June 14: Last Day for Seniors, Check-Out, Laptop Check-In

June 14: Graduation Ceremony at Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. (no tickets needed)

June 14: SPREE Senior Party

Join the discussion, follow updates at Class of 2024 Facebook group

BALLARD HS FOUNDATION

Apply for Golden Beaver Scholarships

Seniors: Remember to apply for the Ballard High School Foundation Golden Beaver Scholarships!

New this year! Hughbanks Family Scholarships* will be awarded to students pursuing further academic or trade education in Washington state and will prioritize students with situational or financial need. Awards are $5,000 for two years.

Golden Beaver Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing further academic or trade education (not limited to schools in Washington). Awards are for one year and can range from $500 to $5,000.

Application deadlines are Sunday, March 24.

Full details and even more opportunities online!

*Read about how C. David Hughbanks '54 donation is also helping SPS scholarship recipients. Full story.

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

New! Tim Nygard Ballard "Legacy" Scholarship

The Ballard High School Foundation is also offering the following scholarships:

NEW! The Tim Nygard Ballard “Legacy” Scholarship is an annual $2,000 award which will be made to a graduating senior with Ballard HS “legacy roots” and be known for modeling character, compassion, and friendship towards fellow students. The award is to be used for tuition to pursue further academic or trade education.

The Ballard Nineteen Scholarship is to remember the nineteen men from Ballard High School who died serving in Vietnam. A $1,000 award to any graduating senior at Ballard High School for college or accredited trade school who meet the criteria listed on the application.

The Daniel Chavez Scholarship is in honor of fallen Marine Daniel Chavez who graduated from Ballard High School in 2003. Seniors who are a relative of Daniel Chavez or have a parent, grandparent, or sibling in the armed forces should apply. The scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award.

Application deadlines are March 24. Full details.

Women's History Month Lessons Shared

Ballard Library supported Women's History Month learning by making buttons of Spanish-speaking women from all over the world who are incredible activists, artists, writers, and more! Students in Ms. Eileen Yardley's Spanish classes did a station rotation with this fun craft as one of their learning spots.

Students created the colorful pins, then practiced their Spanish by discussing the women's impact, and could then wear/share the pins to create further discussion and interaction outside of the library and classroom.

Thanks to the UW Capstone student interns who made the button templates in the Library Makerspace and PTSA Volunteer Jen Wenrick who assisted with button making throughout the morning.

Join the PTSA Library Volunteer crew! Parents and guardians, we could use a few more volunteers for just a few hours a week! Sign up to help!

EVERGREEN TEEN BOOK AWARDS

Vote for Your Favorite Young Adult Book

Here are the nominees for the Evergreen Teen Book Awards, honoring the school year's best young adult books! It's time to vote for your favorite title!

• Love in English, by Marie E. Andreu
• Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley
• Skin of the Sea, by Natasha Bowen
• Code Name Badass: The True Story of Virginia Hall, by Heather Demetrios
• You’d Be Home Now, by Kathleen Glasgow
• Perfect On Paper, by Sophie Gonzales
• Before We Disappear, by Shaun David Hutchinson
• The Initial Insult, by Mindy McGinnis
• The Girls I've Been, by Tess Sharpe
• Iron Widow, by Xiran Jay Zhao 

Photos c/o and follow @beaverreadersbhs. More library updates on the BHS website!

10th-11th Graders

Running Start Info Sessions Wednesdays

Attention sophomores and juniors!

Interested in learning more about Running Start?

The school counselors will offer Running Start Info sessions from 12:05-12:40 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 20 and 27 for 10th-11th graders inquiring about the program. Students ony need to attend one session, all sessions will cover the same info.

Meet in Rm. S217 for the presentation and Q & A. More info.

College Visits

Juniors, check out the school representatives offering College Visits in the Counseling Center. Sign up via Naviance. Upcoming schools include:

Friday, March 22

University of Nevada Reno | 12:45 p.m.

Monday, March 25

Queen's University Belfast | 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26

Air Force Academy | 12:45 p.m.

Monday, April 1

Columbia College Chicago | 2:45 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3

University of California - Santa Cruz | 1 p.m.

Woodland Park Zoo

Career Exploration Day

Woodland Park Zoo is also hosting a Career Exploration Day for teens from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Explore diverse career pathways and leave with some tips about educational paths and experiences that can help launch you into a zoo or conservation career. After the program is over, you will be able to explore the zoo for the rest of the day on your own! Cost: $20,

scholarships available. Learn more.

Spotlight Service Learning

Woodland Park Zoo Teen Ambassador Program

Woodland Park Zoo is offering a new volunteer cohort program for high school students (entering grades 10-12. Through this upcoming summer program, teens will have the opportunities to bring a youth voice to inspiring conservation actions, connecting with guests about wildlife and conservation, and fostering community with fellow teens.

The program runs June 25 through Aug. 15. Applications close March. 31.

More info.

Spotlight Service Learning

Uterish Summer Communications Internship

Uterish, a Seattle-based, feminist nonprofit, is looking for high school volunteers (current sophomores or juniors), who are eager to develop editorial and communications skills in an intersectional feminist setting this summer. Their summer internship is a learning opportunity to cultivate skills in a collaborative, feminist, nonprofit environment. It is a low-commitment internship (around 5 hours a week) coordinated around the schedule of the interns. Service learning hours available. Applications are due by April 5. More info.

Spotlight Service Learning

Woodland Park Zoo Teen Ambassador Program

Wilderness Inner-city Leadership Development (WILD) aims to engage students in learning about their culture, connecting with their community, developing skills in leadership, cultivating a deep commitment to environmental justice, and exploring and growing their passions.

The program serves all students, with a focus on teens from Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds. They are located in the Chinatown International District (CID) and are part of the InterIm Community Development Association (CDA).

WILD offers an outdoor leadership-oriented program. Students have the option of earning a stipend of $100 per quarter or gaining service hours. Learn more.

Spotlight Job Opportunity

Summer Work Experiences for Neurodistinct Teens

Washington Neurodiversity Project (WNP) is offering its 2024 Summer Work Experience program for high school students with ADD, ADHD, or autism. WNP seeks to strengthen work skills for neurodistinct teens (aged 15-18) through paid work experiences with employers and organizations who are interested in building neuroinclusive workplaces.

They are currently seeking teens to fill four summer work experience spots with Gamers Engaged at Mox Boarding House, 5105 Leary Way N.W. Teens will contribute to a project that will help schools across the country start Magic the Gathering Clubs. The program is designed to help teens develop workplace skills, learn about the parent company, Card Kingdom, and meet and learn from people who work in the gaming industry.

The Gamers Engaged program runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15-26. Participants should have a basic familiarity with or interest in Magic the Gathering. Fill out online Interest Survey by Friday, March 22.  

WAVE CTE Scholarship Opportunity

The Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) scholarship pays for up to two years of college tuition, training or other expenses. The Legislature created this scholarship to highlight career and technical education (CTE), and help students achieve their goals. Application deadline is Tuesday, March 19. More info.

PEO Scholarship for Young Women

The P.E.O. Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars Scholarship is offered to high school women graduates who are planning on attending vocational institutions as well as college and universities. Candidates will be chosen based upon merit, leadership and financial need. Deadline April 22.

Application attached or pick up in the BHS Counseling Center.

UW Foster School of Business

ACAP Summer Residency Week July 21-26

Seattle ACAP (Accounting Career Awareness Program) is pleased to invite WA state high school students of color to its Summer 2024 Residency Week program at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, July 21-26. ACAP’s mission is to help underrepresented students realize academic and career opportunities in accounting and business.

This free program for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors introduces participants to accounting and the many opportunities offered in a career field actively seeking to diversify its workforce. Participants reside on campus, learn in and out of the classroom, visit accounting firms, build valuable life skills, and network with other ACAP students and diverse professionals. Priority deadline: April 12. More info.

FREE Summer Enrichment

Seattle Children's Nurse Camp, and Scrubs & 'Scopes Camps

Seattle Children's is offering two free high school summer camps: Nurse Camp, July 15-19, and Scrubs and 'Scopes Camp, Aug. 12-16.

The August camp will allow students to explore various allied health careers by job shadowing Medical Assistants, Pharmacists, Laboratory Scientists, Pharmacy Technicians and Radiology Technologists in a clinical environment.

Applications for both are now open, make sure to apply promptly, as both will be popular options for summer teen enrichment.

Chamber Orchestra Participates in CWU Festival

Ballard Playmakers presented "The Addams Family" musical on its opening weekend to rave reviews. You can catch the final run of shows at 7:30 p.m. March 22-23; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24 in the PAC.

Ballard's staging, an "affirming story about family, acceptance and joy," is directed by Miller Shor with musical direction by the BHS Choir Director Courtney Rowley, and choreography by Megan Moore. BHS Orchestra Director Daniel Valdez is conducting the pit orchestra. Meet the cast!

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students and staff. More info.

Photo by Tansy Velush c/o and follow @ballardperformingarts.

Dine Out at Tutta Bella to Support BPA

Dine Out at Tutta Bella to support our Performing Arts! From Sunday, March 24 to Thursday, March 28, Tutta Bella will donate 20% of sales to Ballard Performing Arts.

Dine-in or order delivery, takeout, or curbside from tuttabella.com. Use the coupon code EasyAsPieBPA at checkout!

The code cannot be used on third-party delivery sites (UberEats, DoorDash, etc). At the Kirkland/University Village grocery store kiosks, orders must be placed from tuttabella.com – not the registers in QFC.

Strength & Conditioning Program Grows

Ballard Strength and Conditioning now has three coaches! And morning workouts are open to students of all levels! Here’s the coaching staff and their current schedules:

Jared Hubbell - Tuesday/Thursday and Friday 4-5 p.m.

Keyaira Corbray - Monday/Wednesday 7-8 a.m.

Colin Matthiesen - Monday 4-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday 4-5:30 p.m.; Wednesday 7-8 a.m. and 2:45-4 p.m.; Thursday 4-5:30 p.m.; Friday 7-8 a.m.

Photos c/o @ballardstrength. Team & Coach Directory.

Moreno Signs to Wrestle at UWisc-Parkside

Congratulations to Simon Moreno, who participated in a Signing Day Friday and will continue his wrestling career at NCAA Division II University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Simon is a two-time state qualifier for the Brawlin' Beavers.

"An absolute stud on the mats!" Coach Jared Daniels said on the team's announcement. "He has made our program so much better as a result of him being here and we all know that he has a bright future!"

Photos c/o @ballard_boys_wrestling

Beavers Eager in Early Spring Athletics Action

Boys Soccer tied their first contest 1-1 Tuesday against Seattle Prep and beat O'Dea 2-1 Friday at home.

They'll host Lakeside at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18; play O'Dea 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20; and host Lincoln at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 22. Photo c/o @ballardsoccer.

Softball dropped a close one in its first contest Tuesday against Roosevelt 6-4, before coming back with heavy run support in its 14-4 win against Garfield Thursday and 9-0 win over Mountlake Terrace Friday.

The busy Beaver batters have three this week, hosting Seattle Prep at Lower Woodland Park, 4 p.m. Monday, March 18; visiting Holy Names at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Magnuson Park; and hosting Kennedy Catholic at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Lower Woodland Park.

Baseball was eked out by Shorecrest Monday 8-7 and Shorewood Thursday 8-7. On Saturday, they topped Capital 4-2.

Beavers Baseball has two home games (at Whitman Middle School Field) this week, come cheer on the team against Meadowdale at 4 p.m. Monday, March 18 and Seattle Prep at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. To end the week, they'll head off to face Eastside Catholic at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

Ballard Track opened the year with a Jamboree Wednesday at Ingraham. Besides the Beavers and the (hosting) Rams team, Nathan Hale, Roosevelt and Seattle Prep track participated. (Meet Results) Next, they head to Bellevue at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 to face the Wolverines and Liberty. Photos c/o @bhshurdles and @bhsdistancerunners.

At its home opener Tuesday, Boys Lacrosse topped North Creek 17-7. Owen Willis accounted for 5 goals and 3 assists. On Friday, they visited West Seattle at North Seatac Park and topped the Wildcats 12-2.

They host Seattle Academy on Tuesday, March 19 and visit Liberty on Friday, March 22.

Gx Ultimate Frisbee kicks off its spring campaign hosting Nathan Hale at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Queen Anne Bowl. Go BUF!

The Tennis teams beat their hosts Nathan Hale 5-0 Wednesday. They also visited West Seattle Friday (score wasn't posted).

They're facing Garfield at 4 p.m. Monday, March 18 at Amy Yee Tennis Center, and visiting Eastside Catholic at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

Girls Lacrosse beat Nathan Hale 10-7 in their home opener Wednesday and visited Graham-Kapowsin Friday.

They'll host Auburn-Riverside at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 and visit Tahoma at 7 p.m. Friday, March 22.

Spring sports schedules and news are also available throughout the week on the BHS website. Send your team updates to ballardhighnews@gmail.com.

Next PTSA DEI Committee Meeting April 2

See an interesting event that celebrates Diversity, Equity, or Inclusion and you’d like to see it highlighted here? Please send it our way! DEIatBHS@gmail.com.

The next DEI Committee meeting

is Tuesday, April 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Fish Ladder Lounge (4910 Leary Way N.W.) 

We’d love to see you there! The Ballard PTSA DEI Committee meets the first Tuesday of each month. Please reach out to DEIatBHS@gmail.com if you're interested or have any questions.

Upcoming Events

March 23 (Duwamish Longhouse, paid tickets) Princess Angeline SovereignTea Social

“Come experience the Duwamish Tribe’s Annual Tea Social. A ticket to this tea social will include a specialized selection of teas, delicate and decadent hors d'oeuvres and special guest speakers. We’d love to see you there! Space is limited!”

Princess Angeline SovereignTEA Social — Duwamish Tribe 

March 23: The Festival of Colors (Free, but registration required; Marymoor Park in Redmond) “Festival of color, welcoming Spring, is the largest Festival of color/ Holi celebration in the Pacific Northwest with 10,000+ participants from the Eastside, Seattle, and beyond ... The highlight of the festival is the great fun of coloring while dancing and jumping blissfully with friends and newcomers. Enjoy colors, music, dance, fun, contests and tasty Indian food. The best and most joyful event for the complete family, suitable for all ages during a warm spring day.” nwshare.org

March 23: Happy Purim! To all our Jewish friends celebrating Purim on March 23. Happy Purim - Traditional Purim Greeting - Chabad.org

Apply now through March 26: Seattle Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

This paid summer internship will “provide youth professional and/or structured paid work settings within City departments, local businesses, and non-profit agencies to gain hands-on experience, develop professional connections, and build resumes.” 

Applications are open for folks between the ages of 16-24, who live in the City of Seattle or attend a Seattle Public

School, and who live in a household with income at or below 80% Area Median Income. Seattle Youth Employment Program - Human Services | seattle.gov

In the News

Seattle proclamation recognizes Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans (nwasianweekly.com)

New golden eagle to provide Yakama Nation with sacred ceremonial feathers | KNKX Public Radio