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The Comanche Nation News
2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess and Jr. Princess Will Be Voted on During Fair
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2013-2014 Comanche Nation Princess Candidates Kimberley De Jesus
Maurawe, Hello my name is Kimberley De Jesus, my Indian name is Numu Nivi meaning “Comanche Beauty”. I am the daughter of Valentin (Tito) & Denise De Jesus of Lawton, Oklahoma. I am Comanche, Otoe-Missouria, Pawnee tribes & Puerto Rican Descent. My Comanche heritage, I am the great, great, great granddaughter of the late Chieftain Quanah Parker, my great-great Grandmother is the late Katie Monatoboy Parker & Johnnie Parker, A.A. Monetathchi & Martha Wahper Monetathchi, my great grandparents are the late Bertha (Parker) Monetathchi & Edgar Monetathchi. My Grand Parents are Penny ( Monetathchi) Beaber & Ron Plumley Sr. My great-grandparents on my Otoe & Pawnee side are the late Earl Plumley, Sr., Louella (Carrion) Wilson, Oliver & Suzette (Primeaux) Plumley. Currently, I represent the Quanah Parker Descendants as their Princess 2012 to present. A recent Graduate of Lawton High School 2013 with a 4.0 GPA majoring in the Medical Field and to pursue a Doctorate Degree in Pediatrics a future goal. My minor is Theater Arts/Vocal Music to continue my singing Career. Currently I am enrolled as a freshman at the University of Oklahoma. As a Candidate for the 2013-2014 Comanche Nation Tribal Princess it would be an honor and privilege to serve as your Princess. My goal is to represent the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma and all Native Americans and encourage young people such as myself in expressing their talents and pursue their passion thru singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, comedy, acting, artwork or sports. My grandparents taught me to always be respectful and to listen to the elders with their advise and teaching. With the opportunity to serve as your Comanche Tribal Princess I want to play a major role in our Native Community and let America know we are proud Native Americans that can do many great things as we live in both worlds. Leadership: Accomplishments Auditioned and was selected for the Chamber Singers of the University of Oklahoma 2013-2014 1. Club President of the Lawton Native American Club 2012-2013 2. Member of the Lawton High Stepper Dance Team from 2009-2013 3. Member of the Lawton High Honor Show Choir from 2009-2013 Participated in the opening ceremonies for the Premiere movie, “Lone Ranger” starring Johnny Depp, June 2013. A model for the professional photographers of Oklahoma April 2012, participated in the Commercial “Its All About Me” at the Comanche
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Long National Museum, selected for the Photo Cover for the Comanche National Museum 2010 Brochure. Participated in the 40th annual Eve of nations Celebration fashion Show, Oklahoma University, April 2010, selected to sing solos at various fall and spring concerts for Central Jr. High and Lawton High School. 1. Walters Service Club Princess 2008-2009 2. Miss Indian Lawton 2010-2011 3. Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-2012 4. Quanah Parker Descendant Princess 2012 to present Native American Cultural events, singing dates performed: 1. Walters Service Club Princess 2008-2009 2. Miss Indian Lawton 2010-2011 3. Oklahoma City Pow Wow Club Princess 2011-2012 4. Quanah Parker Descendant Princess 2012 to present Native American Cultural Events Singing Dates Performed: 1. Warriors Blessing Comanche National Museum (May 2008) 2. 50 years of Powwow (September 2009) 3. Comanche Nation Elders Christman event (December 2009) 4. Alive at 25 program Injury Prevention event (December 2009) 5. Dr Martin Luther King Jr Celebration (January 2009-2011) 6. Global Oklahoma Festival Held at Rose State College (October 2012-2012) 7. Native American Heritage Month held at the Oklahoma City Federal Building (November 2010) 8. 13th Annual Native American Heritage Celebration “Native American Beauty” (November 2010) 9. 2012 Miss Indian Oklahoma and Jr Miss Indian Oklahoma Pageant held at the Riverwind Casino in Norman (May 2012) 10. Ft. Sill Indian School exhibit opening (September 2010) 11. Cedar Ceremony held at the Comanche National Museum (May 2010) 12. The 6th Annual Oklahoma Indian Clinic Dance 2010 13. Western day in Cache Oklahoma 2010 14. Dept of Human Services National American Celebration 2010 15. Red Earth Native American day held at the State Capital (November 2011) 16. Red Earth 24th, 25th, 26th, & 27th Annual Festival (June 20102013) 17. The Bison American Icon held at the Comanche Nation Museum (September 2010) 18. 2011 Miss, Jr Miss & Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Pageant held in Del City Oklahoma ( March 2010-2011) 19. Oklahoma Classics held at the Remington Park Celebration 2011-2012. 20. Ft Sill Native American Heritage Month Luncheon (Novem-
nal grandparents are Ruth Toahty and the Late Benny Loy Toahty; Shirley Kaulity Tahchawwickah Rivera and the late Virgil Tahchawwickah. Paternal grandparents are the late Kenneth Joe Wetselline and the late Rita “Toads” Augare; the late Henry and Susie Wetselline; the late Frances and Gauridipee Augare. Great grandparents are the late Lee Motah and the late Rhoda Pauau; the late Freda Chose.
ber 2011-2012) 21. All Things Comanche (September 2012) 22. Jim Thorpe Native American games held at the Remington Park in Oklahoma City (June 2012) 23. National Indian Education Association Cultural feast held at the Oklahoma Historical Society 2012. 24. The American Chamber of Commerce Executive Annual Conference (June 2013). 25. Oklahoma City Indian Hills 63rd Powwow (July 2013).
heart. When she dances she feels that she dances too for all those who cannot. Her hobbies include being with her family, especially her Grandpa, playing hand game with family, attending powwows, and participating in tail dance. She has great respect for veterans.
Graduating high school.
Have you represented any organization, Yes
My performances include singing the National Anthem (Acapella), The Lord’s Prayer singing & signing together, God Bless the USA etc: Setting a goal & staying focused is always the best way to ensure a future with a career & family that will play a major role in our Native Community, all I can do is hope my wishes come true and that I will follow my dreams that will keep me moving forward to a better future. My faith & family keeps me believing that the dreams are there, all you have to do is reach for it. May God Bless Everyone, Uda!
Plans to attend college and taking basic courses before joining the United States Air Force,
~Jr. Miss Indian Lawton Fort Sill Princess 2010-2011
Hannah Grace Long
Participant of: Cache J.O.M. 2000-2001; 2001-2002 Comanche War Dance Society- 2002-2011; Comanche War Scouts- 2002-2009; Comanche Man Dance 211-2013 Qualities
Goals To learn and understand Comanche language.
To become Princess
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Ancestry Her mother is full blooded Comanche. Her paternal grandparents are the Carl and the late Carla Tahah Atauvich who are both full blooded Comanches. Her grandfather Carl is the son of Lee Atauvich and Rose Yokesuite. Her grandmother the late Carla Tahah Atauvich is the daughter of Owen Tahah and Sara Tachawiwickah. Hannah is a descendent of Chiefs: Wild horse
What qualities do you feel you have to represent the Comanche Nation as a Princess: respectful to elders and all tribal people Are you able to explain your tribal regalia? Yes Do you speak or understand the Comanche language? Yes If No, are you willing to learn the Comanche language? Yes What are the goals you would like to accomplish by becoming the Comanche Nation Princess: To be a good role model for the young girls Describe yourself: I’m an outgoing girl, I have a great sense of Humor, I love to eat, I love hunting. I have black hair, brown eyes and I love to joke and laugh around.
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Understands her expectations and responsibilities of being a princess.
Also is descendent Medicine women:
Knows her responsibilities inside the arena
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Name Mali Cooper Youngman (Comanche, Arapaho, Choctaw) Age: 12
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Dependable Knows qualities of being a role model to young children Sets positive examples Comanche Nation Princess Goals Hopes to meet and become friends with many different nations throughout Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. She would like to be the kind of princess who inspires our youth to be be more involved in our culture and encourage them to strive to excel in whatever they choose to do. Grace loves going to powwows and hand games, enjoys meeting new people. She loves to be around her parents and family. She is currently a senior at Cache High School. She is ¾ Comanche. Hannah has been dancing since the age of 18 months. The first powwow she ever attended was in Apache, Okla. at the Apache fairgrounds building. She was taught by her great-grandfather the Old Man to dance with her
Comanche Nation Jr. Princess Candidates Cameille “Tasi” Wetselline Name Cameille Marie Wetselline Age: 15 Grade in School 10 School attending Eisenhower High School Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, bowling, going to powwows and hand games, hunting, playing pool and darts, swimming, eating Goals: to become a respectful and amazing Jr. Princess Future Plans: to become a professional softball player Ancestors: My parents are Keith Wetselline and Frieda Tahchawwickah Wetselline. My sister is Fiona. Mater-
Mali Cooper Youngman
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Hobbies: Basketball, Softball, Track and dancing at Powwows Ancestors: Parents are Danny Niedo and Paula Cooper. Maternal grandparents are Jody Youngman and Lonnie Cooper (Choctaw); Great grand-parents, Erma Youngman and Toni Komah; Great-Great grandparents the late Bert (Arapaho) & Lena Hoahwah Youngman. Paternal grandparents are Elvria Niedo; Great grand-parents Theodore & the late Lydia Pekah Niedo. Describe yourself: The oldest of five children that loves to play basketball and softball, run track and loves to attend pow-wows