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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (July 15, 1998)
OR. COLL. Special! f&wpsM0 difion This year, the Tribal Education Division's Annual Honor and Recognition Dinner was held at the Grand Ronde Elementary School on Saturday, May 30. Over 200 people attended a new record. About 80 of the people in attendance were recognized and awarded for their achievements as follows: ACHIEVEMENT & RECOGNITION AWARDS Fifty-six students from kindergarten through high school were present to receive their award. For those not able to attend the event, their award was mailed to them. 8 GRADE GRADUATES Seven tribal member 8th grade graduates were present and recognized at the event: Nick Bishop, Teresa Henry, David Holmes, Serina Stake, Brad Leno, Nictoshia Sanchez, and Allison Empey. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Also present and recognized were seven tribal member high school graduates: Ronaele Loomis, Andrew Buxman, Ben Bishop, Joel Rock, Jeremy Haller, Brian Krehbiel, and Mason Keppinger. COLLEGE GRADUATES Two tribal member college graduates were present and recognized: Shonn Leno, who earned an Associate's Degree of General Studies from Clackamas Community College; and John Young, who earned a Master's Degree in Education from City University in Belleview, Washington. 0 t f It I "3 J:,tf 1998-99 EDUCATION TRUST FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Seven of this year's scholarship recipients were present to receive their awards. Undergraduate Award: Camille Mercier, Debby Childers and Joel Rock; Adult Vocational Training Award: Steve Druliner, Reynold Lane and Theresa Thomas; Eula Petite Memorial Scholarship Award: Anne Pichette; Raymond Carlton Memorial Scholarship Award: Joel Rock. A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS FROM THE EDUCATION DIVISION: We consider the Honor and Recognition Dinner as one of the HIGHLIGHTS of our program's activities. It always turns out to be a wonderful gathering of people a time of bringing families together and a time to recognize the positive achievements of so many people. We expect the event to grow each year as it has proven to do these past few years. We feel fortunate that our biggest worry in holding this event is, "Will we have enough room for all the people who wish to attend?" The reason the event was held at the local elementary school is because we out-grew the Community Center, and we almost filled the gym this year. The Education staff would like to thank all the parents, grandparents, family and friends who attended and showed support of such positive achievements. Thanks to Sheila Herber and her crew who prepared a delicious meal for us; and also thanks to the school custodian, Daryl Wright, who orchestrated the setting up, taking down, and many other tasks. Special thanks to Curtis Rentsch and the Tribal Maintenance Crew, especially to Doug Colton and John Robertson. Thanks to Josh Holmes for helping too. Thank you Craig Toll for doing a great job again this year on our invitations, programs and certificates. Thank you Sharon Norwest, who did a great job on the little graduation bears for the Twah Sunchako pre-school graduates. Last and very importantly, we would like to once again thank our Tribal Council for so generously supporting the Tribal Education Division and all tribal members in their pursuit of educational endeavors. ti il The Education Division honored Education Committee members DARLENE AARON and MARIE SCHMIDT for their dedication and continual support they offer for the education of tribal youth and adults. University of Oregon Library Received on: 07-23-98 Smoke signals Honor and Recognition Luncheon keynote speaker, tribal member ANGIE FASANA, shared her "I Believes" with the audience. Angie is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School and is employed with the Tribe's Legal Department. Throughout all of her continuing education she referred to her "I Believes" when times seem tough. Below is a copy she would like to share with everyone. t Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde PRESORTED Community of Oregon FIRST-CLASS MAIL 9615 Grand Ronde Road U.S. POSTAGE PAID Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 SALEM, OR Address Service Requested PERMIT NO. 178 Fox, James (SPecial Coil. J KniSht Library, UofO Eu9ene OR 37403 I Believe in Myself. I Believe in My Family. I Believe in My Tribe. I Cclicvc Hard Work Pays Off. I Believe Good Things Will Happen to Me.
