APRIL 15, 2001
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It's Achievement & Recognition Time
Achievement & Recognition is a non-competitive award to recognize our Tribal
youth for their accomplishments and support their continued education. Applica
tions must be postmarked or turned into Tribal Education Youth Center by May 1,
2001. There are no exceptions on this deadline.
Achievement & Recognition applications were mailed on March 8 to all Tribal
members in Kindergarten through 12th grade. If you have not received an applica
tion, please callJamie Bazzy at 503-879-2101 or 800-422-0232, ext. 2101. We en
courage all Tribal youth to attend.
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Open House
The Adult Education
program, directed by
Dorna Riding In, along
with the Tribe's Em
ployment and Training
and Vocational Rehabili
tation programs, held
open houses recently in
Salem, Grand Ronde
and Portland. The
events were held to
give Tribal members
who are interested in continuing their education an opportunity to ask questions and
obtain materials to help them achieve their goals.
GED preparations and community education are a few of the services that the Adult
Education department offers. Prizes, such as dinner for two at Legends at the Spirit
Mountain Casino and Tribal Pendleton blankets were given as door prizes. For more
information please call Dorna at 503-897-2282.
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It's Fun to be a Kid
The Before and After School kids gathered during spring break
for fun activities like going to a movie, roller skating, visiting
museums and even a train ride between Salem and Portland.
Pictured at left from left to right are Tribal youths Halona
Butler, Cassie Cunningham, Alex Koumentis, Shantell Ulestad,
Jade Colton, Ukiah Lomboy and Justine Colton at the Sheridan
City Park.
Pictured at right is Tribal youth Leland "Brother" Butler enjoy
ing the playground at Sheridan Elementary School.
Photos courtesy of Matt Bucknell
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Education Trust Fund Scholarships
These scholarships are offered by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:
GRADUATE FULL-TIME and
GRADUATE PART-TIME. $10,000$5,00O
UNDERGRADUATE FULL-TIME and
PART-TIME $6,00O$4,500$3,0OO
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FULL-TIME and
PART-TIME $6,000$3,0OO
EULA PETITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP $7,000
The scholarships are renewable as long as the student meets minimum academic
requirements. These are competitive scholarships. Each scholarship application is
reviewed and ranked on a points basis. Applicants are rated on academic merit, leader
ship and Tribal and community involvement. It is required that applicants submit an
essay with their application along with additional documentation. For information or
an application please contact the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education Divi
sion at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275 or view our website at www.grandronde.org.
All completed applications must be received or postmarked by APRIL 30.
American Indian Scholarship
Qualifications: Applicants must be Native Americans in financial need and have a
grade point average of at least 2.75. No Exceptions. Area of study is open. Programs
may be vocational training or collegeuniversity at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Graduate students are eligible; however undergraduate students are given preference.
Amount of Award: The scholarship is a one-time award of $500.
Deadlines; July 1 for Fall Term. November 1 for Spring Term.
For an application or more information please contact National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution, Attn: American Indians Committee, Mary-Mac Barnett,
Route 3 Box 530, Cynthiana, KY 41031-9447.
Seeking Journalists & Photographers
The American Indian Journalism Institute will offer 25 college-level Native Ameri
can students with the opportunity to train as newspaper reporters, editors and pho
tographers. The institute will be held June 3-29 at the University of South Dakota in
Vermilion, S.D. Students must be in college or college-bound. High school graduates
in spring 2001 are eligible.
For further information, call Jack Marsh at 605-677-6315 or Dennis McAuliffe Jr.
at 406-243-2191. m111iffp(?ftfrp:'H"mfnrum-org- Deadline: May 1, 2001.
Gimme Five
EDUCAID is giving away $5,000 a month for college. That's five thousand dollars to
one high school senior a month, every month throughout this entire year. Enter today
to win and look for official rules at www.educaid.com or call 1 800-EDUCAID.
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POSTER CONTEST
Tobacco Awareness Prevention
Attention Tribal Children
The Tribal Wellness program is
having a poster contest for Grand
Ronde Tribal children, ages 5-12
and 13-18. Two posters will be cho
sen from each age group and
awarded $100. Posters will be cho
sen by the Tribal Wellness depart
ment and could be used on preven
tion material.
Sample Ideas:
1. Dangers of tobacco smok
ingchew. 2. Second hand smoke.
3. Positive Messages.
If you have any questions call the
Wellness department at 1-800-775-0095
or 503-897-2078. Every per
son who enters a poster will receive
a gift. Make sure you enclose your
name, age, address, phone number
and Tribal roll number. Send your
poster to:
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
Wellness Department
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Submit your idea by 5 p.m. on
April 20 for a chance to win $100.
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Learning About Sharks
Students at the Grand Ronde Elementary School got a visit from the
Oregon Coast Aquarium. They learned all about sharks and their
surroundings. Jim Wharton of the Oregon Coast Aquarium talked for
an hour and answered questions. The children then had the chance to
hold teeth, jaws and skins of the sharks. A fact about the shark is that
over the lifespan of their life, they lose an average of 35,000 teeth.