2009-2010 All Native American High School Academic Team
Tanisha Atcitty , Navajo
Tanisha graduated from Greyhills Academy High School in Tuba City, Arizona. In high school Tanisha received the Academic Achievement Award, Top GPA of Class Award 2006-2009 and the Congressional Award in 2008-2009 (this award is given to students who have contributed their time to volunteer work, personal development, physical fitness, and displaying exploration skills). She played junior and varsity volleyball and varsity basketball. Her academic achievements include attending the NASA Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and participating in the Phillips Exeter Summer Program. Tanisha was a Student Council member in her junior and senior years, Class President in her freshman, sophomore, and junior years, Student Body President for her senior year and a member of the National Honor Society. Her community service consists of being an assistant coach for youth T-ball and an assistant at the Veteran's Organization in Tuba City. Tanisha is attending the University of Arizona pursuing a biology degree.
 Joshua Begay, Navajo
Joshua graduated from Tuba City High School in Tuba City, Arizona. Joshua received the 2007 Academic Achievement Award, 2006 Top GPA of Class Award, 2007 President's Award for Education Excellence and 2007-08 Honor Roll Recognition. He played junior and varsity basketball. His academic achievements include attending the Summer Engineering Academy at the University of Arizona. Joshua was part of Student Council during his junior and senior years, junior and senior Class President, student Body President during his sophomore year, and a member of the National Honor Society. His community service consists of being an assistant for Local Community holiday dinners and Community trash pick up day in Tuba City. Joshua is attending the University of Idaho pursuing an engineering degree.
 Jared Blanche, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Jared graduated from Bayfield High School in Bayfield, Wisconsin. In high school, Jared received an Academic Achievement Award, Who's Who of American in 2005, numerous Band Contest Awards, Electrathon Award, and the Forensic Award. Jared was Vice President of his freshman and sophomore classes, and a member of the National Honor Society. His community service consists of assisting in local food drives and Earth Day clean up with members in Bayfield, WI. Jared is attending the University of Wisconsin Superior and pursuing a psychology degree.
 Rochelle Chee, Navajo
Rochelle graduated from Ganado High School in Ganado, Arizona. In high school, Rochelle received the Academic Honor Roll for three years, 2006 Global Expedition Award and the Athletic Award for Cheerleading in 2007. Her academic achievements include attending the Health Occupation Student of America in Phoenix, Arizona. Rochelle was part of student council for two years, Student President for Future Business Leaders of America Club and a member of the National Honor Society. Her community service consists of being a volunteer for her church, chapter meetings, and staying after school to pick up trash in the Ganado community. Rochelle is attending Haskell Indian Nations University pursuing a business degree.
Rachel Chief, Navajo
Rachel graduated from Monument Valley High School in Kayenta, Arizona. In high school, Rachel received the Academic Achievement Award, Top GPA of Class Award for four years. She played junior & varsity volleyball, softball and varsity wrestling. Her achievements include participating in Native American student arts & craft shows, Future Business Leaders of America (member) and Monument Valley High School Youth Alive program. Her community service consists of being an assistant for track meets, volunteering as a tables-time, score keeper and run bout sheets for wrestling tournaments, donating to the Women’s Shelter and volunteering her time with church activities in Kayenta. Rachel is attending Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, Arizona pursuing a nursing degree.
 Cole Haskins, Cherokee
Cole graduated from Booker T. Washington in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In high school, Cole received the All-American Scholar – U.S. Achievement Academy Award, a National Society of High School Scholar, Who’s Who Among American High School for three years and Oklahoma Academic Scholars Award. Cole was a member of the student council and a member of the National Honor Society for three years. His community service consists of volunteering with the Big Brothers & Big Sisters, organizing toy & clothing collection for Madonna House and volunteering as a mentor/reader to 1st grade class at Sequoyah Elementary School. Cole is attending Dartmouth College pursing a medical humanities degree.
 Cameron Marshall, Northern Cheyenne
Cameron graduated from Blackfoot High School in Blackfoot, Idaho. In high school, Cameron received the Nation Honors Society Graduation Stole, Kasiska Health Science Scholarship, and received the Blackfoot School District #55 Indian Education Program Academic Excellence Award along with the Faithful Attendance Award. Cameron a member of the National Honor Society, Indian Club and basketball team. Her community service includes visiting the elderly in an assisted living home, volunteering with the Salmon River Agai’Dika 101st Year Gathering feast, and helping her community with picking up trash. Cameron is attending Idaho State University pursuing a biology degree.
Jamal Sanchez , White Mountain Apache Tribe
Jamal graduated from Blue Ridge High School in Lakeside, Arizona. In high school, was enrolled in college courses, attended the National Youth Leadership Conference and attended a youth conference in Nevada. Jamal was in the high school Chess Club and played basketball. His community service includes being a chess team coach and coaching 2nd grade term for the Apache Youth Basketball League. Jamal is attending the Pima Community College pursuing a liberal arts degree.
Michaelina Sorrell-Strong, Navajo
Michaelina graduated from Mountain View High School in Tucson, Arizona. In high school, Michaelina was a member of the National Honors Society for 2 ½ years, a member of the Varsity Track & Field and Cross Country team for 4 years. She was an active member with the Native American club, African-American club, Hispanic club and New Global citizens club. Her community service including starting a Neighborhood Watch Program in her neighborhood, coaching a U-12 girl’s soccer team, and being a member of the Girl Scouts for 12 years. Michaelina is attending the University of Arizona pursing a mathematics degree.
Ashley Wilcox , Narragansett
Ashley graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Hempstead, New York. In high school, Ashley was a member of the National Honor Society, First Honor's Student for three years, and took college courses. She was a member of the Nassau County Youth Board and Sacred Heart Academy Costume Committee. She volunteers in her community by raising money for charities, visiting group homes and shelters, helping underprivileged families and the Habitat for Humanity program. She has been a member of the Girl Scouts for 10 years.
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