TAHLEQUAH â The 2020-21 Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council was sworn into office by Supreme Court Chief Justice Lee W. Paden during an April 13 virtual inauguration ceremony.
The 2020-21 Tribal Youth Councilors are Watie Byrd and Madison Walters, of Muldrow; Makaya Crisp and Gracyn Rains, of Pryor; Kennedy Weedon, Cason Wright and Lauryn Fields, of Sallisaw; Jaden Jackson and Zane Harbaugh, of Owasso; Baleigh James and Camerin Fite James, of Fort Gibson; Taylor Pearce, of Rose; Daley Reynolds, of Claremore; Charlcie Gatewood, of Welch; Abby Lowe, of Wellington, Kansas; and Chelbie Turtle and Faith Springwater, of Park Hill.
The 17-member council will have an opportunity to help shape tribal policy by learning the CN Constitution and bylaws.Â
Joy Hofmeister Enid News & Eagle file photo
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students â five from Rogers County â to her 2021 Student Advisory Council, the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist Hofmeister and the Oklahoma State Department of Education in matters of policy.
Daley Reynolds of Claremore, Adam Shuck of Catoosa, Jonathan Menzel of Inola, Averee Murray of Owasso and Nikki Padilla of Pryor who is a second year member.
âStudents have a lot to say about their education, and it is critical that we listen to them. The direct insight we receive from our students is incredibly valuable, and each year I am encouraged by the thoughtful reflection and fearless vision of these brilliant young leaders,â Hofmeister said.
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