The first week there were 10 volunteers working in Hotevilla Bacavi Community School and Second Mesa Day School, and the second week we had 20. It was interesting having volunteers who had been coming over the years, back together—something like a High School reunion! The Hopi Culture Center was also buzzing in the evening with volunteers and their “Hopi families” having dinner together. It was fun to be there on Halloween. Several of the volunteers dressed in costume along with the teachers and students.

     One evening the annual board meeting of Friends of Hopi Foundation was held after dinner. During the week John & Bob Montgomery had a very productive meeting with administrators and teachers from Second Mesa Day School to answer questions and ask for their direction in continuing the service program. Mrs. Alma Sinquah, Principal of HBCS, met with the group on Friday evening and expressed her appreciation to the Foundation and volunteers for their service and asked us to continue the program. The Second Mesa School Board has met and voted to invite us back also.

     Now, that we’ve done it once—we think we can do it again. A big Hopi thank you (Askwali) to those who made it happen and those who came to serve.

Pictured from the top: Nancy Draper, Luanne Zacek, Frankie Ramey, Shirley Thomson, John Montgomery, Jan Ittner, Ginny Rundell, Joann Heaney, Beverly Welter-Roche, Selinda Miller,  Marti Donohue, Gail Buckley, Linda McQuigan, Molly Campbell, Ruth Shepherd, and Brenda Gregory.  Not Pictured: Barbara Glenbourtt, Robert Samson, Joan Flanagan, Marla Pringle, Phyllis Lape, Ray Coin, and Bob Montgomery.

Joan Flanagan wearing a Hopi tee-shirt designed and donated by Lu Zacek.

Bulletin board made by students at Second Mesa School.

FOHF Board Members, L to R: Ginny Rundell, Lu Zacek, John Montgomery, Frankie Ramey, Selinda Miller, Marti Donahue.

SECOND MESA AND HOTEVILLA TEACHER LIST

    The Foundation asked the teachers at these two schools to compile a list of the items they wanted most for their schools. The idea was that those interested could single out items they would like to donate funds for and we would group them together in order to get the best price breaks that quantities allow.

     The lists below are combined and are in priority order beginning with the most wanted.  Each item is followed by an approximate cost.  If you wish to provide funds for one or more of these items, send your check to the Foundation designating what you want purchased.  Also, let us know if you would like your name included with the item(s).

Microscopes: Primary    4 @ $ 65 each
                      Stereo      2 @ $135 each
                      Prism        4 @ $ 70 each
                      Student   10 @ $140 each

Listening Centers w/Headphones:
Social Studies and Science DVD/VHS      30 @ $25-$40 each
Giant Size Pull Down Maps (US/World)     4 @ $240 each
Science Kits                                          24 @ $400 each
2nd-4th Audio Books                             30 @ $12-$25 each
Leapfrog Series Player w/Books               2 @ $600 each
Computer                                               2 @ $3000 each
Printer                                                   2 @ $300 each

                 Contributions are Always Welcome

Funds are going to be needed for purchasing additional science kits and other programs at the two schools.  Some have made donations in memory of someone or for birthdays and anniversaries. Lois McClintock of Doylestown, PA obtained funds from her church to purchase science reading books for the two schools.  Plans are being made to order those books after teacher input is obtained.   If you would like to make a donation, send it to The Friends of Hopi Foundation, PO Box 919, Hotevilla, AZ  86030.