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Native Youth
This is a brand new page added to Indian Rodeo
News. Our goal here is to recognize all Indian children and
teenagers who ride horses, rodeo, ranch, and kids who participate in
taking pictures at events.
Each month starting with December 2002 we will try
to feature a Indian Youth who is active in riding horses, rodeo,
ranching, and photography.
Do you know a
Native Indian Youth who has worked hard to achieve their goals and
accomplishments? Would you like to be featured as a Native Youth
role model? Any Native youth ages 18 and under can be
featured.
Indian Rodeo News asks for you to send in your story about yourself, who
inspired you to ride, rodeo, ranch, etc. We
welcome as many pictures you have to share with our readers. Email
your questions and or story to
Gina@indianrodeonews.com
To Read about the featured Native Youth from the previous months click
on their names below to check out their stories and pictures.
December 2002:
Nicole Tsosie
January 2003:
Kayonnie Badonie
February 2003: Whitney O'Rourke
March 2003: Charles Gottfriedson
April 2003: Jenna Johnson, Liana
Tom
May 2003: Devyn
Dennison, Jarrett Monroe
June 2003: Tess Ducheneaux,
Wade Marchand,
Ethan Gopher
July 2003: Chantel
Williams
August 2003: Trina
Bowers, Bobby Louis,
Desiree Smartlowit
September 2003: Raven
Shade, Sammy Jo Bird
October 2003:
Ashlee Strom,
Hattie Emm
November 2003: Sonya
Goseyn
December 2003:
January 2004:
February 2004: Nicole Welsh-Romo
April 2004:
Ashley Picard, Brett
Williams
May 2004:
Jesse
Gonzales
June 2004: Ty Pablo
Jenifer Manuel
July
2004: Kylie Yazzie
August 2004:
September 2004: Ty
St. Goddard
October 2004:
Misty Tatsey
November:
Featured Native Youth
Article by: Jenifer Manuel
Name:
Keno Colby White
Age: 17
Family:
Dad: Everett White, Sister: Desba White
What tribe are you a member of or descendant from?
Navajo/Yakama Nation
Grade and Name of school:
I am a Junior (11th grade) at theYakama
Nation Tribal School. Toppenish, Washington
Activities, hobbies and other interests:
I aint involved in any activities, just the
YNTS High School rodeo team
Pets:
2 Horses, (Two Socks) and (Ace)
What events in Rodeo or helping your family are you in involved in?
I participate in rodeo's. I ride
Bareback broncs and bulls. I will sometimes do the Wild Horse
race too. My responsibilities are basically show up on time, have my
gear, and be focused and ready to get done what needs to get
done.
What achievements have you made in your event you compete in or activities you are involved in?
My greatest achievement was winning my
first rodeo in Douglas.
What are your future goals in the events you participate in?
My future goals are to keep getting better
and make the National High School Rodeo finals.
Who is your ultimate hero?
My ultimate hero would have to be Will Lowe
Within the rodeo world, who is your ultimate favorite cowboy or cowgirl?
Bruce Ford and Will Lowe
What is your favorite TV show?
Elk Country journal on OLN
What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie would have to be Outlaw
Josey Wales
What are some of your favorite songs and music?
Everything!
What do you do to help others?
What ever I can
When you grow up and graduate from school, what are your plans?
I will be going to college to North Idaho
College and working in the construction business wit my Dad
Do you plan to attend college? If so, what would be your major?
My major would be in the Diesel Tech area
If you could give advice to another native youth on how to get started doing what you are involved with, what advice would you give them?
Well participating in the Rough Stock events
is pretty tough, so basically get your mind focused, work hard, and
love what ever event your doing.
If you were granted one wish what would it be?
To stay young forever
What would you do to educate others about being a Native American youth from your tribe?
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Indian Rodeo News would like to thank Keno, for taking the time
to put together his story. Keno serves
as a role model for other Native Youth who are interested in following
his footsteps. We are sure to see more of Keno competing and winning in the rodeo arena!
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