Page 11 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - March, 2018

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
Dreama
Secena-Ferguson
Second grade
Rochester
Primary School
Dreama Secena-
Ferguson is the
daughter of Mat
Ferguson and
Rachelle Ferguson.
She has two brothers and sisters.
Dreama enjoys spending time with
her family, especially when they go to
the movies together.
She is a successful student
because she makes good choices in
school. Her favorite part of school is
lunch time.
“Dreama is always on task and
ready to learn,” Angelica Villegas
said. “She is a hard worker and a
great role model for other students.”
If Dreama could have one
superpower, she would love the
ability to fly. Her superhero of
choice is Cat Girl. In her spare time,
Dreama loves to play soccer and
hang out with her friends.
Hakan Phillips
12th grade
Rainier High
School
Hakan Phillips
is the son of Josh
and Crystal Phillips.
He enjoys spending
time with his family.
He has two brothers and two sisters.
He believes that to be a successful
student, it’s important to ask a lot of
questions and get help from teachers.
Hakan would like to be able to see
events in the future as a superpower.
If he had a million dollars, he would
buy a house and save the rest.
After Hakan graduates high
school, he plans to attend Centralia
College to study business.
As chairman of the tribe, he would
bring more business to the tribal
community.
Students of the Month is contributed
by the Chehalis Tribe K-12 Program
Rita Burke congratulations!
Eighth grade
Oakville Middle The following students earned
School a GPA of 3.2 or higher at the
Rita Burke holds end of first semester:
a 3.14 GPA and was
selected as Student
of the Month for ANNIE BURNETT
her performance in
school. ARIEL KLATUSH
She is the daughter of Daphne
Smith Burke and has four brothers
and a sister. Rita also has a dog, cat CAMERON HJELM-SNELL
and guinea pig.
Rita’s favorite class is Pacific HAKAN PHILLIPS
Northwest history. She feels she is
successful because she does her work.
Her advice to others is to just keep JAKEB HOYLE
working and pay attention. If she
could change one thing at her school,
she would improve meals served to KAYLENA DELGADO
students.
Rita plays fast-pitch softball for KIRSTEN SECENA
her school; she also enjoys playing
basketball and volleyball. During
her free time, she likes to sleep, LAUREN QUILT
hang out with her friends and spend
time with family. She would like the MYA ORTIVEZ
superpower of invisibility so she can
go places without being noticed. RACHEAL SIMMONS
After Rita graduates high school,
she wants to attend the University
of Alaska Southeast to become a fish RITA BURKE
and game warden.
If Rita was chairwoman of the SEGNE PHILLIPS
tribe, she would allow more people
to go to conferences. And if she had
a million dollars, she would go to THOMAS BLACKETER
Coachella.
FROM THE EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Congratulations on your
success! Keep up the good
work. As a reward for your
commitment to school and
personal growth, each
student of the month will
receive a $25 gift card.
NOMINATIONS
To nominate your child,
contact K-12 Program
Counselor Makayla
Ortivez at mortivez@
chehalistribe.org. Tell us the
reason your child should be
considered. Deadline is the
last Friday of each month.