Each year the Satanta Chamber of Commerce invites local high school students to apply for the positions of Chief and Princess Satanta. The Chamber Board members study the applications and then interview the candidates. Each applicant must tell a brief history of Kiowa Chief Satanta and of the town of Satanta, as well as answer other questions from the board.
The Satanta Day parade begins every year with the installation of the new Chief & Princess Satanta. In full Indian dress, the outgoing Chief surrenders his headdress to the incoming Chief. The tradition of choosing a high school boy and girl to represent Chief Satanta and Princess Satanta began in 1958. These students represent Satanta at many area festivities throughout their year-long rein. A Medicine Man has also been chosen in some years. Scroll down for a listing of former Chiefs and Princesses.
| Installation Ceremony |
Photos by Trena Slater |
The former Chief & Princess approach from the south. |
The incoming Chief and Princess and Medicine Man approach from the north. |
They meet, and the ceremony begins. |
The chiefs exchange headdresses. |
The peace pipe is shared. |
The ceremonial shawl is passed. |
The horse is passed... |
..and the new chief mounts. |
Satanta Chiefs & Princesses:
| YEAR |
CHIEF |
PRINCESS |
MEDICINE MAN |
| 1958 |
Dean Crone |
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Ralph Hicks |
| 1959 |
Calvin Hoskinson |
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Ralph Hicks |
| 1960 |
Elwin Hockett |
Virginia Blair |
| 1961 |
John Anderson |
Beverly Weber |
| 1962 |
Larry Anthony |
Gloria Kline |
| 1963 |
Junior Webber |
Sherry Stutts |
| 1964 |
Owen "Butch" Dale |
Jorja Black |
| 1965 |
Rod Shotton |
Carolyn Preedy |
| 1966 |
Jon Weise |
Cathy Helton |
| 1967 |
Rodney Kelly |
Jeanine Miles |
| 1968 |
Randy Jones |
ZoAnn Davis |
| 1969 |
Chuck Tatro |
Pat Johnston |
| 1970 |
Eldon Swink |
Patty Maturey |
| 1971 |
Bruce Weeks |
Donna Brown |
| 1972 |
Larry Bryant |
Pam Helton |
| 1973 |
Charles Moore |
Diane Stice |
| 1974 |
Pat Rooney |
Sylvia Cruz |
| 1975 |
Stan Conover |
Laura Baker |
| 1976 |
Jim Birkes |
Debbie Dennis |
| 1977 |
Tod Anthony |
Billie Helton |
| 1978 |
Rick Waggoner |
Becky Miller |
| 1979 |
Darren Alexander |
Dana McIver |
| 1980 |
Billy Day |
Lynn Pickens |
| 1981 |
Brian McGowan |
Anita Mason |
| 1982 |
Rick DuBois |
Tina Limon |
| 1983 |
Stacey Parton |
Tracy McGowan |
| 1984 |
Stacy Anthony |
Paula DuBois |
| 1985 |
Casey Apsley |
Christa Kittle |
| 1986 |
Roger Taton |
Stephanie Barker |
| 1987 |
Lacey Parton |
Stephanie Silva |
| 1988 |
Jeremy Lee |
Loreanne Sistrunk |
| 1989 |
Devin Williamson |
Shellie Barker |
| 1990 |
Brandon Keener |
Tera Kittle |
| 1991 |
Josh Lopez |
Mary Cortez |
| 1992 |
Clint Alexander |
Rachel Lambert |
Eric Hargett |
| 1993 |
Clayton Doerksen |
Kari Coppedge |
| 1994 |
Max Folk |
Shelby Palmgren |
| 1995 |
Danny Abernathy |
Laura Kennedy |
| 1996 |
David Williams |
Maggie Cortez |
| 1997 |
Paul Myers |
Jill Rooney |
| 1998 |
Tanner Lucas |
Amanda Holley |
| 1999 |
Jason Wright |
Samantha Morales |
| 2000 |
Marc Limon |
Heather Figger |
| 2001 |
Daniel Williams |
Trini Najera |
| 2002 |
Rudy Rankin |
Natalie McDonald |
Rylan Walters |
| 2003 |
Rylan Walters |
Haley Hayden |
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| 2004 |
Kyle Rutledge |
Casey Jo Wade |
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| 2005 |
Nathan Williams |
Janell McDonald |
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| 2006 |
Ben Fuentes |
Tera Rooney |
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| 2007 |
Zach Harlow |
Kyla Clawson |
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| 2008 |
Kendall Clawson |
Shelby Hill |
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| 2009 |
Shylo Evans |
Naura Harlow |
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| 2010 |
Kurtis Clawson |
Jazmin Longoria |
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| 2011 |
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| 2012 |
Ruben Pando |
Sarahi Miramontes |
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| 2013 |
Nathaniel Lee |
Emma Stalker |
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