gained, she is ready to work in the heahh prof cssions.
Ms. Pearsall served part of her practkum by working at
the Chemawa Indian Health Clinic fulfilling medical
secretarial duties during the latter part of her training.
Currently Ms. Pearsall has gained employment in the
Tri-Cities area in Washington. Mr. Pearsall is the
daughter of Sherry and Edward Pearsall.
Congratulations Teresa, keep up the good work.
Angela (Childers) Bedortha
SCHOOL: Chemeketa Community College
DEGREE: Associate of Science
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On June 7th, 1991, Angela Bedortha received her
diploma from Chemeketa College. She earned an
Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood
Education. Concluding the commencement, Angie
commented that she was very proud her parents and
sisters witnessed her receiving her diploma.
In summing up her thoughts Angie wrote; "My name is
Angela Bedortha and I have received an Associate of
Science degree Majoring in Early Childhood Education.
I am aware that the Tribe has applied for a "start up"
grant to establish a Head Start Program in Grand
Ronde. I hope that is if is approved I can work in the
capacity as head teacher. This would be a wonderful
experience for me. It would also give me an opportunity
to serve my people after all they have done for me.
Eventually, I would like to open my own Day Care
Center in the community. In the future I may decide to
continue my education at Oregon state University to
earn a Bachelor's degree in Education.
I would like to thank my family for their constant
encouragement, support and faith in me. There were a
a lot of times that I felt like just giving up, but they were
there to hold me up and get me going again. My parents
are Jess and Candy Robertson, and my sister, Debbie
Childers, were especially supportive of my educational
goals. I would also like to thank Dean Azule, for all his
faith in me. There were times that he knew I would
make it when even I didn't think so. Last of all I would
like to thank the Tribe for offering me this great
opportunity. Without their financial assistance I may
have never been able to continue my education.
Now, to all of those people out there who are thinking
about furthering your education. It is possible! An
education is not so far out of your reach. Dontlet
obstacles stand in the way. An education can open many
doors for you. Once you get into school it may seem
that your arc there forever, but everyday you are getting
closer toward bunding a better future for yourself.'
Angie, your are an inspiration for overcoming ob
stacles. You exude PRIDE! Our congratulations.
EDUCATION TRUST FUND RECEPIENTS
The Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship Program
is well underway concluding the 1990-1991 school year.
The program sought to identify outstanding students in
the following grade levels; High School (9-12 grades),
IntermediateJunior High School (6-8 grades) and
Primary (K-5 grades). The program announced the
Recognition & Achievement Awards in the May issue of
the Smoke Signals. A special thank you goes out to all
the title V and JOM Programs in the Willamette valley
area who helped disseminate Scholarship information.
A total of 20 applications were received for all three
categories. Many of the nominations were submitted by
classroom teachers, principals, counselors and parents.
All applications had school personnel recommendations
of nominations.
Students who were awarded a Recognition & Achieve
ment Award for the 1990-1991 school year were:
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Tersa Aaron, Tyson Merder, Valerie Pedersen, Patrick
Galligher, Bryan Mercier and Chris Mercier.
INTERMEDIATEJUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS:
Sara Ann Daniels, Rayona Lewis and Timothy Nelson.
PRIMARY STUDENTS:
Nicholas Bailey, Miranda Cloud, Billie Sue Cunning
ham, Samson George, Emma Leno, Kenji Loy, Richard
Loy, Erica Mercier, Joe Mercier, Sarah Nelson and
Nichole Isbell.
Let's congratulate these students and their parents.
Many of the teacher letters of recommendation spoke of
the students hard work and parental support. All 1990
1991 Recognition & Achievement award winners, we are
proud of you. We look forward to your continued prog
ress during the 1991-1992 school year.
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Photo above: Tersa
Aaron, Tyson Mercier and
Valerie Pedersen.
Far right: Chris Mercier
Right: Bryan Mercier
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