Ignacio Elementary first graders lead the the second grade class, during the March of Champions, as they make their way around the Ignacio Sports Field to begin Field Day.

Fourth graders, Julliana Barry and Bianka Velasquez, tethered together for the three-legged race, enjoy the day’s events together.

Fifth grader, Neeka Howe, catches some air during the sack race as she hops and bounds towards the finish line.

Third grader, Ivan Joseph launches his foam rocket high – going for maximum distance.

Second grader Warren Whyte concentrates as he balances the egg, in route to handing off the egg and spoon to his partner.

First grader, Jayceon Richards shows his determination to get the win during the tug-o-war.

Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

Fields of fun for students

Sunday - June 5, 2022 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum

The Ignacio Elementary Field Day was split into two groups on Thursday, May 26, with third through fifth grades competing in the morning and first and second grades competing in the afternoon. The day’s events included the three-legged race, sack race, bouncy-ball, egg-and-spoon relay, foam rocket throw, softball toss, and 50-yard and relay races. Each class competed head-to-head in a tug-o-war to close out each class competition respectively. P.E. teachers, Oscar Cosio and Cindy Valdez lead the events with assistance from teachers and volunteers.

Tags: Bianka Velasquez, Cindy Valdez, Ignacio Elementary School Field Day, Ivan Joseph, Jayceon Richards, Juliana Barry, Neeka Howe, Oscar Cosio, Warren Whyte