Constance Owl is a busy, talented girl. The EBCI tribal member from Marble has won two high-profile writing contests recently.
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School & Youth
Owl wins writing awards…and more
Seven tribal members to graduate from Smoky Mountain
Seniors from Smoky Mountain High School (SMHS) plan to walk the stage at the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee on Tuesday, May 28 at 7pm. Of the 151 graduates, seven are EBCI tribal members including: William Arneach is the son of Lloyd Arneach Jr. and is from the Yellowhill community. William is the recipient of...
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Tribal Council Student Awards Program winners
Following is the list of winners in the Tribal Council Student Awards Program that was held on Tuesday, May 7 in the Tribal Council Chambers: New Kituwah Academy Dewi Ismael Matamoros, Selu Marilyn Swayney, Ganolegi Breydan Ensley, Ewi Eva Welch, Priest Littlejohn, Tsini Andi McCoy, Noquisi Haley Smith, Iwodi Praire Toineeta, Kieaira Ensley,...
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Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority scholarship
The Cherokee Indian Hospital is now taking applications for their CIHA Scholarship. This scholarship is available to EBCI tribal members in a postsecondary/college who plan to continue or further their education in the health care field. First priority will be given to former Health Occupations students and students demonstrating proficiency in a health related...
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Student work featured at CHS Art Show
Cherokee High School hosted its annual student art show on the night of Thursday, May 9. The show, which featured a variety of art from paintings to beadwork, ran until the next day.
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Prom Promise at Cherokee High
Prom Promise is a national known event in which activist try to encourage high school students to remember their Prom in a sober manner. Healthy Cherokee, Cherokee Indian Police Department, Tribal Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and the Cherokee High School took the time and interest to warn the teenagers about destructive decisions. Teenagers got...
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Cherokee Indian Hospital donates to HOSA
Cherokee Indian Hospital recently donated to Cherokee High School's HOSA program.
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MacCourtney graduates from BYU
Chase MacCourtney graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah during April commencement 2013. He was selected by his professors in the Marriott School of Management as the outstanding undergraduate in his field of study – Leisure Services Management. A 2006 graduate of Swain county High School, he is currently employed by Deer Valley...
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Job Corps students earning record number of Industry Certifications
Students are earning certifications and increasing their employability like never before thanks to long-time Office Administration Instructor, Penny Cody. Cody has led her classes to a record number of global certifications including a student earning the highest Excel score nationwide in 2012. In the past 12 months alone, students have earned 108 Internet and...
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Crowe named top cookie seller
The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the country and has taught Girl Scouts for decades the importance of goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. This year, the top cookie seller for Region 1/Service unit 111 and a member of Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to...
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Week of the Young Child culminates with Children’s Fair
The annual Week of the Young Child culminated with a Children's Fair held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds on Thursday, May 2.
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CMS Chorus members make All-State
Four students from Cherokee Middle School where chosen to represent their school in the North Carolina Middle School All-State Chorus that was held April 26-27 at the Greensboro War Memorial Auditorium
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Alicia Jacobs inducted into Sociology Honors Society
Alicia Jacobs has been inducted into the Western Carolina University (WCU) chapter of the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society. Alpha Kappa Delta is an organization founded in 1920 that is dedicated to encouraging and stimulating scholarship while promoting the scientific study and advancement of sociology. Jacobs is employed by Cherokee Preservation Foundation...
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WCU sets spring commencement ceremonies for May 10-11
CULLOWHEE – Western Carolina University will hold three commencement ceremonies over a two-day period – Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 – to recognize the academic achievements of the university’s record-breaking spring graduating class. Commencement for WCU’s Graduate School will be held at 7 p.m. May 10. Commencement for the colleges of Arts and Sciences,...
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WCU round table panelists discuss role of education in WNC economic development
The significant role that Western North Carolina’s institutions of higher education play in making the region an attractive place for business and industry was a common thread of conversation at a round table discussion about the health of the WNC economy held Wednesday, April 17, at Western Carolina University.
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