We concluded our celebration with dancing, and it was truly the perfect ending to a powerful day. 💛✨
Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine shared the significance behind each dancer’s regalia, explaining the deep cultural meaning and tradition represented in every piece they wore. Her insight helped our scholars and staff gain an even greater appreciation for the beauty and history of Native heritage.
To close, our staff and scholars joined together in the Friendship Dance, sharing smiles, encouragement, and inspirational words with one another. 🤝❤️
It was a beautiful day filled with learning, unity, and celebration — one we will treasure for a long time. 🌾🌟
Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine shared the significance behind each dancer’s regalia, explaining the deep cultural meaning and tradition represented in every piece they wore. Her insight helped our scholars and staff gain an even greater appreciation for the beauty and history of Native heritage.
To close, our staff and scholars joined together in the Friendship Dance, sharing smiles, encouragement, and inspirational words with one another. 🤝❤️
It was a beautiful day filled with learning, unity, and celebration — one we will treasure for a long time. 🌾🌟
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 6: Let's Eat!
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 6: Let's Eat!
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 5: Native American Crafts
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 5: Native American Crafts
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 4: Rez Life and Native American Games
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 4: Rez Life and Native American Games
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 3: Native American Representation in Art
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 3: Native American Representation in Art
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 2: Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 2: Missing or Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)
Our Native Heritage Month Cultural Celebration was absolutely amazing! 🌾✨ Our scholar-led stations were engaging, informative, and full of rich cultural learning.
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 1: Native American Trivia
A heartfelt thank you to our supportive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Melinda Richardson, and our dedicated community partners, Ms. Amelia Kay Richardson Oxendine and Ms. Zenia Bullaloe, for always being willing to pour into our scholars and provide such meaningful experiences. Your contributions made the day unforgettable — and the fry bread was delicious! 😋❤️
To Mrs. Bender and our incredible scholar leaders, thank you for your hard work, creativity, and leadership. You helped make this celebration a huge success, and we are so grateful! 🌟
STATION 1: Native American Trivia
🎉 Congratulations, Dr. Acela G. Recentes! 🎉
We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Acela Recentes for being honored with the Innovator in Education and Workforce Development Award at the 4th Anniversary Gala & Awards Night hosted by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina on November 22, 2025, at the Durham Convention Center.
✨ Empowering Progress Through Collaborations ✨
Congratulations again, Dr. Recentes
We are so proud to celebrate Dr. Acela Recentes for being honored with the Innovator in Education and Workforce Development Award at the 4th Anniversary Gala & Awards Night hosted by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of North Carolina on November 22, 2025, at the Durham Convention Center.
✨ Empowering Progress Through Collaborations ✨
Congratulations again, Dr. Recentes
🎁 WECHS Holiday Toy Drive 🎁
Please join us in supporting our community this holiday season! We are collecting new and unwrapped toys to bring joy to children in need. Your generosity can make a world of difference.
Donations will be collected now through Friday, December 12.
Help us spread holiday cheer! ❤️💚
Please join us in supporting our community this holiday season! We are collecting new and unwrapped toys to bring joy to children in need. Your generosity can make a world of difference.
Donations will be collected now through Friday, December 12.
Help us spread holiday cheer! ❤️💚
We had a great time visiting the Fall 2025 What’s Next Career Resource Summit at the Northampton County Cultural and Wellness Center! 🍂✨
Our junior and senior scholars explored a variety of career resource presentations, connected with local businesses and colleges, and learned from an insightful career resources panel discussion.
A special thank you to Mr. Derrick Fogg, our District CTE/Student Success Director, for joining us and supporting our scholars as they plan their next steps! 🎓
Congratulations to Nasir Griggs on his 6th college acceptance! He was accepted to East Carolina University.
Congratulations to Kaiden Smith on his 2nd college acceptance! He was accepted to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
🎄✨ Our very first Holiday Biz-aar was nothing short of AMAZING! ✨🎄
Our talented teen-preneurs showed off their Portrait of a Graduate skills in real-world situations as they showcased and sold their products and services Friday night. 💼👏
A HUGE thank you to Ms. Pamela Jordan for her vision, leadership, and dedication in making this event a success — and to all of our WCS staff and community members for coming out and showing your support. 💚🤍
#WECHS #TeenPreneurs #PortraitOfAGraduate #HolidayBizaar
🎁💙 A huge thank you to Mr. Neil Robinson and the Verizon Solar Project for their generous donation of toys and canned goods!
These items will be shared with a local agency to help brighten the holidays for families in our community. Your kindness reminds us all of the power of giving back and the impact of community partnerships. 💫
Thank you for helping us make a difference — one act of kindness at a time. 💙🤍
🎄✨ Our very first Holiday Biz-aar was nothing short of AMAZING! ✨🎄
Our talented teen-preneurs showed off their Portrait of a Graduate skills in real-world situations as they showcased and sold their products and services Friday night. 💼👏
A HUGE thank you to Ms. Pamela Jordan for her vision, leadership, and dedication in making this event a success — and to all of our WCS staff and community members for coming out and showing your support. 💚🤍
#WECHS #TeenPreneurs #PortraitOfAGraduate #HolidayBizaar
🎄✨ Our very first Holiday Biz-aar was nothing short of AMAZING! ✨🎄
Our talented teen-preneurs showed off their Portrait of a Graduate skills in real-world situations as they showcased and sold their products and services Friday night. 💼👏
A HUGE thank you to Ms. Pamela Jordan for her vision, leadership, and dedication in making this event a success — and to all of our WCS staff and community members for coming out and showing your support. 💚🤍
#WECHS #TeenPreneurs #PortraitOfAGraduate #HolidayBizaar
WECHS POP-UP HOLIDAY "BIZ-AAR" FEATURED TEEN-PRENEUR VENDOR:
ARACELI RECENTES - SKEWERED! (BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
ARACELI RECENTES - SKEWERED! (BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
WECHS POP-UP HOLIDAY "BIZ-AAR" FEATURED TEEN-PRENEUR VENDOR:
MAKAYLA GREENE - GREENE'S CORNER (BAKED GOODS & ACCESSORIES)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
MAKAYLA GREENE - GREENE'S CORNER (BAKED GOODS & ACCESSORIES)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
WECHS POP-UP HOLIDAY "BIZ-AAR" FEATURED TEEN-PRENEUR VENDOR:
ANAHI RAMIREZ - ANAHI'S SWEET TREATS (BAKED GOODS / DESSERTS)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
ANAHI RAMIREZ - ANAHI'S SWEET TREATS (BAKED GOODS / DESSERTS)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
WECHS POP-UP HOLIDAY "BIZ-AAR" FEATURED TEEN-PRENEUR VENDOR:
ADRIANNE AGUILAR - ANDI AGUILAR (BAKED GOODS / DESSERTS / ART)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
ADRIANNE AGUILAR - ANDI AGUILAR (BAKED GOODS / DESSERTS / ART)
Visit the WECHS Pop-Up Holiday "Biz-aar" on Friday, November 14th, from 4pm-7pm before the Eagles Football Playoff Game for eats, treats, and so much more! Fun and Fellowship await as you help us kick off the holiday season. Teen and adult vendors will be on hand to delight customers with a variety of products for sale, as well as engaging activities for kids. See you soon!
