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TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS kenpo Ransier Graduates from Canby High Graduâtes Pass Test On April 26, 2003, six young tribal members received their martial arts tests at the YMCA in Newport, Ore., from their teacher, known as Mr. C. This resulted in the following: Josh Rilatos, San Poil Whitehead, and Heather Moore moved from white to yellow belts; and Crissy Joe, Avery, and Aden Perkins moved from yellow to orange belts. L to r: Josh Rilatos, Chrissy Joe Perkins, Avery Perkins, Aden Perkins, San Poil Whitehead, Heather Moore, and Mr. C. Hall Makes Honor Roll Below is a letter dated April 7,2003, from the Provost of Western Oregon University, congratulating Trinity A. Hall for achieving academic excellence. Trinity was placed on the honor roll for winter term 2003. Dear Trinity: I would like to congratulate you on earning a grade point average that qualifies you for the Honor Roll for Winter Term 2003. At WOU, we are proud of our tradition of academic excellence. We have attempted to bring to our campus a group of faculty members committed to teaching. We want our students to experience the best that higher education has to offer. By the standards that you have set for yourself, I know that you are also dedicated to seeking excellence in your classroom work. I am proud of you and thank you for your many hours of study and hard work in contributing to WOU’s academic reputation. Again, congratulations. Sincerely, John P. Minähän Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Congratulations, Stefan! Stefan Ransier will graduate from Canby High School, in Canby, Ore., on June 6, 2003. Graduation ceremonies will be held at the high school. His family will honor him with a graduation party for this great achievement. Stefan plans to attend Oregon State University in the fall and major in civil engineering, along with minoring in photography. His plan for a career is in computer drafting. His mom and dad, Mark and Kenya; brothers, Colby and Skyler; grandparents, Ron and Connie James, and Larry and Bonnie Ransier are all very proud of him. Congratulations, Stefan. We love you and we‘11 be praying for you as you begin your new journey. Stefan Ransier Note from his proud ‘Grammy’ (Connie James) - Stefan plays a mean saxophone and has made us very proud to hear him play and share his talent in school concerts, parades, and a jazz band. Hope you find time to play in college, Stef. Hibdon Graduates from Toledo HS by Mom and Dad The family of Lynette Hibdon would like to invite you to share in our happiness at her graduation on June 7 at 4 p.m. at Toledo High School. Lynette will be attending Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan., in the fall. We are very proud of you, Lynette. Congratulations, you make us very proud! Congratulations also to Tiffany Stuart. We’re very proud of you, have fun at Haskell ! Stuart Swims in Championships Tiffany Dawn Stuart qualified for the Invitational Championship Swim Meet at Central High School in Kansas City, Mo., on May 8. Tiffany had the best time for the 100-meter back- stroke on her team this year. She had the best (seed) time for the 100 back- stroke in her heat. At the championship meet, she swam the 100-meter free, improving her time by six seconds. Tiffany has been on the swim team for four years. She had intensive training for swim ming this season and will continue swimming as a lifelong sport. Tiffany Dawn Stuart 12 □ Siletz News □ June 2003 Lynette Hibdon Hibdon Receives Sharon Butler Memorial Scholarship Lynette Hibdon, 2003 graduate of Toledo High School, is the recipient of the Sharon Butler Memorial Scholarship. Lynette is the daughter of Larry and Valerie Hibdon of Siletz, Ore. Lynette plans to attend Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan., this fall in sports medicine and physical education. She’ll receive a $ 1,000 tuition award. While at THS, Lynette was active in the Toledo Native American Student Union and sports, and had a cumulative GPA of 3.92. Congratulations, Lynette! The Sharon Butler Scholarship promotes the educational development and tribal leadership of tribal members in the critical first year of their college career. It honors Sharon Butler, a tribal and staff member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, who was killed in a collision with a drunk driver in June 1992.
