For some, it's been more than three decades since they last saw the 'I' painted on the hillside in Brigham City.
Others like Greg Rolette traveled more than 700 miles to attend for the first time.
Following World War II, President Harry Truman declared the Navajo Reservation in a state of emergency due to population growth on the reservation and not enough land to support them.The Intermountain Indian School opened in 1950."I didn't know where I was at," said Antonio. "I really had a hard time the first few weeks and month or so."
From student council, to cheerleading, to enjoying going to the theater, Polk said Intermountain Indian School provided a new life for her. "I want them to remember the Native American people are still alive," said Antonio. "The 'I' is not just for Intermountain. It stands for American Indians, too."
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