Powwow winners announced
HOLLISTER — Winners of the various contests at this past weekend’s annual Haliwa-Saponi Powwow have been announced.
Women’s contests, ages 18-54Jingle — Olivia Bruner, Caitlin Harrison and Meredith Hedgepeth-Betha
Fancy — Symone McBride, Charlize Evans and Alexis Hill
Northern Traditional — Sarah Stearns, Jennifer Boyce and Le Peace
Southern Traditional — Erin Gibbs, Jesse Fortune and Stephanie Ortega
Men’s contests, ages 18-54Grass — James Eaglestar, Josh Richardson and Jacobi Reveals
Fancy — Chaske Hill, Eric Plainbull and Mason Richardson
Northern Traditional — Tyler Richardson, Patrick Green and Charlie Hedgepeth
Southern Traditional — Darian Bemo, Kevin Chavis and Joshua Russ
Golden Age contests, ages 55+Women’s — Dorothy Gray, Brenda Silva and Kimberly Stearns
Men’s — Schirra Gray, Rick Battchenboug and Josiah Hill
Other contestsDrum — Stoney Creek, Southern Eagle and Smoky River.=
Traditional Art 19 and over — Henry Lynch’s drum, Shannon Hedgepeth’s hat, Arnold Richardson’s flute and Terry Locklear’s lance
Contemporary Art 19 and over — Tina Lynch’s moccasins and beadwork, Justin Richardson’s gourd carving, Brenda Silva’s leggings and Selina Lynch’s beadwork
Congratulations to the winners.