Smoke Signals July 1989
GRANT HAS DEGREE
On June 2nd, 1989, Ms. Jacqueline Leno-Grant
realized a goal she had set for herself. She became a
College graduate of the Class of 1989. Jackie received a
Bachelor of Science, Degree in Psychology with a Minor
in Business Administration, from Eastern Oregon State
College's School of Arts & Sciences.
Eastern Oregon State College further recognized
Jackie by bestowing a special award for Outstanding
Student Services. This award was presented for Mrs.
Grant's dedication and service she provided during her
College experience. Mrs. Grant served on the Colleges'
Minority Tuition & Fee Award Committee, the Minority
Retention Committee, the Student Affairs Committee,
the Incidental Fees Committee and she also served as
Interim Director for the Native American Program for
the 1987-88 Academic Year.
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During her time at Eastern, Jackie maintained her
cultural ties by taking an active role in the Spil Ya Club
for Native Americans. She helped coordinate the club's
Annual Spring Pow Wow, and participated in many
activities around the state.
Just because she's received her Diploma in hand,
Jackie is still active in College Business. She is currently
working with the Native American Program as Secre
tary, and she also serves on many of the fore mentioned
' Committees. Jackie demonstrates the importance of
participation by taking an active role in the Oregon
Indian Education Association and the National Indian
Education Association.
Future goals for Mrs. Grant include; spending more
time with her family, husband Steve, and children
Neesha, Joaquin, and Jack; and establishing herself
professionally. "Without the support of my husband &
children, I really could not have completed my Pro
gram," Jackie stated.
Jackie is the daughter of Russell Lcno and Helen E.
(Hegney) Luczinger.
CONGRATULATIONS, to you and your family Jackie!
By Dean Azule
HEAD START FOR FALL 1989
Yamhill Head Start is a federally funded pre-school
Program for children and their families. To be eligible
for Head Start, families must meet federal income
guidelines. The guidelines are based on the families
gross income. Children eligible must be an enrolled
tribal member from age 4 up to the time they enter the
school system. , .
For more information, contact Camillc VanVleet at
879-5211 or Larry Smith at 472-0457.
CONGRATULATIONS
Let's recognize and congratulate these students who suc
cessfully competed their Adult Vocational Training Pro
grams duringSpringTcrm 1989; Teresa Bailey, and Shirley
Flansbcrg.
Teresa Bailey completed the Licensed Practical Nursing
Program at Chcmckcta Community College, in Salem.
Ms. Bailey received a certificate of Completion in the LPN
Program and passed the Oregon State Board Exams for
Nursing. She is currently working at Salem Memorial
Hospital in the Neuro-Surgery Unit. Teresa plans on
returning to school to begin working towards a Bachelor of
Science-Registered Nursing Program.
Shirley Flansbcrg completed the Office Occupations I & II
Program at Ml. Hood Community College in Gresham.
Ms. Flansbcrg earned a Certificate of Completion conclud
ing Spring Term.
Teresa & Shirley, for all you hard work, we Congratulate
you!
GRADUATE FUNDING INFORMATION AVAIL
ABLE The Tribal Education Program has received a number of
inquires regarding funding for graduate level studies. If
you are interested in obtainingmore information regarding
resources available for graduate scholarships and grants,
contact the Education Program. We've recently received
a copy of the "Guide for American Indian & Alaskan
Native Students." This publication was prepared for
students seeking funding for post undergraduate studies,
and published by the National Education Association. The
booklet focuses at both levels of study; first time entering
students and those who are wishing to pursue Master's and
beyond Programs. It does contain a listing of Programs and
foundations that are targeted specifically to graduate level.
Also available is the booklet "Source of Financial Aid
available to American Indian Students", published by the
Indian Resource Development (IRD) Organization, out of
Las Cruces, New Mexico. This publication contains State
and Federal Programs that are available for American
Indian Students. It too, contains information regarding
foundations and scholarships. Call the Tribal Education
Office for more information, 879-5211.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Tcrcsa Bailey Chcmeketa Comm. College
Registered Nur.
Roger Harrison Inst, of Amer. Indian Arts Fine
Arts-3 D
Lisa Klcinschmidt Linn Benton Comm. College
Medical Sec.
Jeanne Larsen Chemekcta Comm. Coll. Sec.
Adm.
Tamara Williams Phagans Beauty College Cos.&
Hair Dcs.
Shirley Flansbcrg Mt. Hood Comm. College Of
fice Occ.
Debbie Mudgett Clark Community Regis
tered Nur.
John Darcy Phagan's Beauty Coll. Hair
Design
TimKnceland West Coast Training, Inc. Refrig
eration, HeatingAir Con
Angela Gourneau Mt. Hood Comm.
Completed their Training Programs concluding Spring
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Stella Ann Wescott(Fischcr) recently received a degree
in Business from Western Oregon State College in June.
. WESCOTT REACHES
HER GOAL AT WOSC
Long time area resident Stella Ann Westcott (Fischer)
recently graduated from Western Oregon State College
in Monmouth with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Business and a minor in Art.
Stella, who graduated from Willamina High School in
1980, attended Linfield, Oregon Institute of Technology
and Chemeketa Community College before settling in at
Western Oregon. "Western was the best place for what
I wanted out of school," said Stella. "It's the type of
school that allows a person to be comfortable in what
they are doing. Other schools tend to put you in a
category and stereotype you, that wasn't the case at
Western."
Several people at Western helped to influence Stella
during her pursuit of a quality education. Foremost on
that list would be Stella's advisor Martha Sargcant. "She
would sit down and really take the time to help me
figure out what I needed," explained Stella. "She was
somebody I respected and looked upon as a role model.
I never found that any any of the other school's I
attended.
Stella feels that she wouldn't have been as successful
had her husband Scott not been so supportive of her
desire to get a College Degree. "Scott has supported
me all through College and this experience has made us
a tighter family unit."
Finding time for her son Joseph and her husband while
going to school fulltimc has been difficult. "When you
are married you can't just put everything into school.
You have to find a balance between your family and
school. Now that I'm done with my Education we're all
benefiting from the experience."
Stella's father Leonard Fischer of Grand Rondc said
that he is "extremely proud" of his daughter for sticking
with it through the years and attaining her goal of
getting a College Education. "Making it to my goal has
given us all a sense of strength" said Stella.