Honoring the 2025 Sacred Springs Powwow Dance Contest Winners ✨

$25,000 in Cash Prizes Awarded at the 2025 Sacred Springs Powwow in San Marcos, TX

The Sacred Springs Powwow celebrates the beauty, strength, and unity of Native peoples through song, dance, and community. This year’s contest dancers brought incredible energy and heart to the arena—sharing traditions that have been passed down for generations.

We extend our deepest gratitude to every dancer who participated, from the tiny tots to the golden age warriors and matriarchs. Your presence and your steps honored our ancestors and lifted our spirits at this year's 2025 powwow.

Congratulations to all the 2025 Sacred Springs Powwow Dance Contest Winners!

Men’s Categories🪶

Men’s Straight

1st – Jason Lightfoot (#31)

2nd – Ron Rice Jr. (#23)

3rd – Clifton Goodwill (#34)

4th – Dave Hoskins (#55)

Men’s Traditional

1st – Leland Rice (#24)

2nd – Louie Sage (#49)

3rd – Dustin Big Mountain (#32)

4th – Sinte-Ska Roberts (#17)

Men’s Grass

1st – Arthur Schrock (#62)

2nd – Wolf Leitka (#65)

3rd – Carl Jetton (#40)

4th – Phillip Tsonetonogl (#63)

Men’s Fancy

1st – Michael Roberts (#28)

2nd – Xavier Toehay (#46)

3rd – Jr. Old Horn (#48)

Men’s Golden Age (55+)

1st – Patric Moore (#20)

2nd – Pat Pacheco (#15)

3rd – Henry McClellan (#44)

4th – Lindy Cortinas (#84)

Women’s Categories 🌺

Women’s Cloth

1st – Makayla Sage (#51)

2nd – Chalene Toehay (#53)

3rd – Laura Sage (#52)

4th – Crystal Lightfoot (#30)

Women’s Jingle

1st – Rowena Jingle (#14)

2nd – Catherine Sage (#50)

3rd – Ashley Leitka (#64)

4th – Cindy Balderas (#67)

Women’s Fancy Shawl

1st – Rose Goodeagle (#45)

2nd – Taima Wilson (#66)

3rd – Corina Garcia (#3)

Women’s Buckskin

1st – Danita Goodwill (#36)

2nd – Jaysa Big Mountain (#29)

3rd – Toni Tsatake Mule (#38)

4th – Denise Haury (#26)

Women’s Golden Age (55+)

1st – Sandy Harris (#2)

2nd – Tonya Moore (#19)

3rd – Mary Olsen (#39)

4th – Sylvia Jean (#73)

Youth Categories 🌟

Youth Boys (17 & under)

1st – Wesley Berry (#78)

2nd – Keaton Toehay (#54)

3rd – Alexander Berry (#79)

4th – Tahlo Gray (#71)

Youth Girls (17 & under)

1st – Jaylee Mule (#35)

2nd – Emily Gray (#74)

3rd – Tayja Hall (#69)

4th – Layloreah Toya (#9)

Each category winner received cash prizes for their exceptional artistry and spirit:

Adults:🥇 1st – $1,000 🥈 2nd – $600 🥉 3rd – $500 🏵 4th – $400

Youth:🥇 1st – $200 🥈 2nd – $100 🥉 3rd – $75 🏵 4th – $50

Our Deepest Thanks to the 2025 Head Staff, Drums & Color Guard

A heartfelt thank you to our head staff, drum groups, and color guard who guided this year’s powwow with grace, leadership, and dedication to tradition.

Head Staff

• Emcee: Tim Tallchief (Osage)

• Arena Director: Bill Takes Horse (Crow)

• Head Judge: Gwen Takes Horse (Choctaw)

• Head Male Dancer: Cecil Gray (Cheyenne/Kiowa)

• Head Lady Dancer: Houli Sioux Gray (Ponca)

• Head Gourd Dancer: Dr. Lee Walters (Blackfeet)

  
  

Color Guard

• Disabled American Veterans | Seguin, Texas

  
  

Host Southern Drum

• Ottertrail Singers — Al Santos, Head Singer

  
  

Host Northern Drum

• Eagle Point Singers — Chayton Hoskins, Head Singer

  
  

Your voices, songs, and presence grounded the weekend in prayer and celebration. We are deeply thankful for your contributions to the Sacred Springs Powwow circle.

🌀 Until we dance again—see you at next year’s Sacred Springs Powwow!

With love and gratitude,

Sacred Springs Powwow Team