Honoring Youth
Through Native Heritage
By Mark Thiel
Graduated and proud! Red Cloud High School, Pine Ridge Reservation,
Pine Ridge, South Dakota, 1980. Photo by Rev. James Strzok, S.J., Marquette
University Libraries.
Following age-old traditions, eagle feathers today recognize
modern achievements such as high school and college graduation and military service.
(Worn here is a replica immature golden eagle tail feather.)
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