TRIBAL MEMBER NEWS
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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
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Siletz News
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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.