The Warrior stands
The Wahluke School District will be allowed to retain the Warrior image, here pictured at Wahluke High School, but the Warrior represents the entire community as well as the school district, according to Wanapum members and district officials.
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Wanapum Elder Ernestine Conner gives students a close-up look at hand-woven textiles during Archaeology Days at the Wanapum Heritage Center at Priest Rapids Dam last October. The Wahluke Warriors will continue to use the Warrior moniker which was developed in cooperation with the Wanapum and is considered a celebration of Wanapum culture by the school district and nearby tribal leaders.
MATTAWA — To the Wanapum, residents of Mattawa and the Wahluke School District, the Wahluke Warrior is a symbol of a longstanding and valuable relationship, one that goes beyond the school.
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