Grace Anna Sayers-Garcia (above)Epic Charter School Class of 2023
Caron Nicole Littlecook - American Indian Studies Associates of Arts at Pawnee Nation College and Nebraska Indian Community CollegeCaron's parents are the late Wayne Blalock and Christie Blalock
Jacy Landers - Choctaw High School Choctaw, OklahomaJacy Landers (left) and father, Jason Landers (right) celebrate Jacy’s graduation
Zane Rampey - Adair High SchoolMay 14, 2023
Crystal Rodriguez - Pitzer College - Claremont, California - Bachelors in Art with HonorsDuring her time at Pitzer College, she received a research grant from the CASA Pitzer program which enabled her to hold space for arts and connection between mothers undergoing substance use treatment and their children living with them in an inpatient facility. She is also working on an art practice that builds community and discusses interdependence and intergenerational healing, through sculpture, printmaking, and muralism. Rodriguez came to education after a 12-year hiatus and is also a wife and mother. Her future plans include the Hecker Community Fellowship, which will provide a year long employment with Pitzer’s Community Engagement Center where she will be part of a team that connects faculty, students, and community partners.
Kiyah Sisco - Missouri Southern State University - Bachelor of Science in Education
Kelsey Leigh Mitchell - Perry High School #PeoriaProud
Matthew Evans Organizational StudiesGrandview University - Des Moines, Iowa
Matthew Evans: "I have a career that I love, but I wanted to be an example for my kids that they don’t need to go to college right after highschool and can still decide to go later if they need to. I was inspired by my wife, Veronica, who earned her degree at 32 and showed me that it could be done with the help and support of our family. The tribe helped make this possible and I have always been a proud to represent our tribe whenever possible."
Tyler Hodges"I just wanted to send a quick note, and say thank you for supporting my education. I am Peoria Proud and cannot wait to continue striving for my educational goals in college next year."
Aaliyah Jordan Blalock - Skiatook Class of 2023Daughter of Norman and Jacqueline Blalock, Aaliyah Blalock will continue her education at the Tulsa Technology Center.
Madison Standifer - James Clemens High School Madison, AlabamaShe will be attending the University of Alabama in Birmingham in the fall.
