Page 10 - June 2014 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter

Chehalis Tribe Students of the Month Brook Allen (9-12) Mathew Reynolds (6-8) Falisity Bumgarner (K-5) Brook Mathew Reynolds in the 8th grade at Falisity Allen is in Rochester Middle School. He is currently Bumgarner the 12th holding a 3.18 GPA. is in grade at the 3rd River Mathew says that he likes the girls at school. grade at Ridge High He feels that he is successful student, because Rochester School, she he keeps his grades up. Primary. is currently His advice for other students is to stay in holding a While at 3.0 GPA. school. school she enjoys Mathew is P.E., lunch She mostly involved enjoys the with cross and recess. student country. She enjoys diversity at After high reading River Ridge school, chapter HS. Mathew books and plans to go to works hard on her math homework. She makes Brook feels she is successful by having a strict University of sure to get her work done on time and done mom, self motivation and being organized helps Washington, right. tremendously! to study aeronautical Her advice for others is to listen to your Her advice to other students is to stay on top engineering. teacher. of their work and be organized! It makes thing After high school Falisity wants to be a teacher. much easier when you're organized. From the Education Department This year she was only able to play volleyball due to hip surgery. As a reward for their commitment to school and personal growth, each student of the month will Brook will attend UW Tacoma in the fall and receive a $50.00 gift card. will be studying Native Law. Congratulations. Keep up the good work! Have a great summer. 2014 Miss Tribal Days Princess Selection Day The selection of the Lil’ Miss Tribal Princesses Contacting the Youth Center was hosted at the Community Center on Thursday. Many families came out to listen to the speeches of the contestants on why they 360-273-9674 should be selected. Elders listened intently on Director: Tony Medina their speeches to assist them in making their selection. Monthly Activities Calendar A delicious meal was served, and elders were Available given the opportunity to be served the frst salmon caught for the spring Chinook season. The salmon and smoked fsh heads was Summer Activities prepared by our fsheries department personnel. There are summer activities scheduled through The 2014 princesses selected by our Chehalis out the summer. Applications are available for Elders are: children to qualify will be available at the youth center. Miss Tribal Days - Emily Ortivez Elders, family and community members Jr. Miss Tribal Days - Christina Blackateer celebrated the selection of the Tribal Lil’ Miss Tribal Days - Riley Smith For more information contact the youth center Days Princesses. Miss Head Start - Rebecca Youckton-Legg staff at our offce. Page 10 chehalistribe.org  greatwolfodge.com  luckyeagle.com  eagleslandinghotel.net