Kristina Hyatt, an EBCI tribal member, was crowned Miss Native American USA on Saturday, Aug. 8 in a pageant in Tempe, Ariz. (Photography by Roshan – www.roshanspottsville.com)
I am so thankful for God’s blessings and for the wonderful people He has placed in my life! I am very excited to have the opportunity to represent all indigenous people as Miss Native American USA! There are so many people I would like to thank for helping me to accomplish my goal: Lavon and Gloria Hyatt, Reyna and Shelby Solis, Jeremy and Caroline Hyatt, Felix and Reggie Hyatt, Gabe McMillan, Whitney West, Mike and Elnora Thompson, Dean and Erma Mcmillan, Tunney Crowe, Perry Shell, Bo Crowe, Albert Rose, Fred Harris, Consie Girty, Mollie Grant, Beth Grant, Brittany Ensley, Barry Craig, Candace Craig, Jordyn Thompson, Jessica Munson, Deb Bradley, Vivian Solis, Lavinia Hicks, Rachel Slee, Lucretia Dawkins, Shirley Welch, Tara Reed, Angelo West, Whitney Lowe, Linda Jumper, Dr. Joyce Biberica, Dr. Jeffrey Weiss, Delores Maney, Jackie Raby, Brenda Nations, Alan Fugate, Paula Nelson, Right Path Leadership, and Alicia Jacobs.
The 50/50 raffle winner was Chavella Bailey. She won $475 and donated it back to me!
My sponsors were: Tunney Crowe, Talking Leaves Bookstore, Big Cove Community Club, Museum of the Cherokee Indians, United South and Eastern Tribes, Jeremy and Juanita Wilson, and Solis Landscaping and Tree Services.
I would also like to thank everyone for their prayers! There were so many people praying for me and I could feel it! With God, ALL things are possible.
Sgi!
Kristina Hyatt,
Miss Native American USA 2015-2016
