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 ManuelJuly 2004: Kylie Yazzie
August 2004: 
September 2004: Ty St. Goddard

October 2004: Misty Tatsey

Featured Native Youth

Name:
Mitchell Rolin

Age: 14

Family:
Mom and Dad (Melvin and Marty Rolin) Brothers: Michael (Frog), Marshall.   Grandparents: CJ and Velma Emmons, the late Jack and Eunice Rolin

 

What tribe are you a member of or descendant from?
Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Poarch Alabama

Grade and Name of school:
9th Grader at Escambia County High School 

Activities, hobbies and other interests:

Pets:
Horses: Head horse "Grand" currently training a colt at this time. 
Dogs: Jack Rusell/Rat Terrier "Smokey"
Owner of 2 cats
8 Deer hunting dogs: Spot, Napper, Geronimo, Bama, Angel, Prissy, Dixie, and Prissy Girl. 
1 Coon dog named "Dan" 

What events in Rodeo or helping your family are you in involved in?

Alabama High School Rodeo-Team Roping (header)
Calf Roping

Poarch Creek 4-H Rodeo
Tri State Rodeo Association
Deep South Calf Roping Association
 

Poarch Creek basketball & NAYO baseball


What achievements have you made in your event you compete in or activities you are involved in?

4 Buckles: 1st Mutton Bustin  1st Jr Looper
5th at the All Jr Rodeo Finals/Team Roping
2003 Sportsmanship Buckle
Made the All Star Team 9 yrs in Baseball

What are your future goals in the events you participate in?
PRCA and go to the NFR

Who is your ultimate hero?
Several-my roping teachers: Mr. Claude Kent, Mr. Lum Childs, Mr. Homer Coleman, Mr. Randall Ward
My Dad and my Pastor and bro "Leo" for getting me to practice

Within the rodeo world, who is your ultimate favorite cowboy or cowgirl?
 
Cody Ohl
 

What is your favorite TV show?

Anything to do with rodeo or hunting. 

What is your favorite movie?

Pure Country


What are some of your favorite songs and music?
Diereks Bently and Lil John & Eastside Boyz

What do you do to help others?
Yard work, stock work, I love working outside

If you were granted one wish what would it be?

To compete at the NFR


Indian Rodeo News would like to thank Mitchell, his mom Marty" for taking the time to put together his story.   Mitchell serves as a role model for other Native Youth who are interested in following his footsteps.   We are sure to see more of Mitchell competing and winning in the rodeo arena!