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The World welcomes Shaina!
I was born into a big loving and supportive family. My family has been there for me since the day I was born. Their words of encouragement has helped me to get to where I am today. Their support means a lot to me, I wouldn't have accomplished everything today, if it wasn't for their words of encouragement. When I stumble, they are always there to pick me back up. My family's love and support is what keeps me going. -
Dad goes home
Two years old and we lose my dad. My dad passed away in a car accident and my mom beceomes a single parent. My mom, where to begin. My mom is the strongest person I know. She has been through a lot. I am amazed at her strength, her kind heart, her ability to get back up when she falls. She is my hero! I am truely thankful to have been blessed with a loving mother. -
We welcome Brandon!
I am blessed with a little brother. Although my brother never had the chance to meet our dad, he is the greatest thing that has happened to me. Brandon is my other half, we think a lot alike. He is my motivation, he keeps me going. As an older sister, I want to be the best role model and set good examples for him. As we grow older, we understand each other more and we support each other through everything. -
Shandiin enters our family!
I was so happy to have a baby sister. Shandiin is very much like me, when I was younger. She is very intelligent, caring, and clumsy. She dosen't know how much on an impact she has on me, we are very much alike, we have along of things in common. I try my best for her, I want her to have the best things in life and I am thankful that I'm her role model. -
Kinaalda (Puberty Cermony)
Being Navajo, in our culture both girls and boys have puberty cermonies. My Kinaalada took place at my step-father, at the time, ranch. I was brought up knowing about our Navajo traditions, I never learned how to speak my language, but I have respect for where I come from and our traditional values. Going through this experience has made me the person I am today. I am grateful that my family has supported me during this time, I felt their love and support. -
Nadine joins the family!
The last addition to our family. Nadine is the youngest of us four, she is remarkable! I love how she carries herself, she is not afraid to be herself, her love for animals is amazing. When I need a laugh she is the person to go to, her personality is great. My brother and sisters keep me going, they make me want to be a better person. They come to me for anything and I amd truely thankful. -
Tiisyaakin Residential Hall
I have decided to get away from my family back home, and I stayed in the dorms in Holbrook. Tiisyaakin Residentail Hall, helped me to become independent. I learned how to be on my own, I learned how to handle my studies and to care for myself. I enjoyed being on my own, it was a great experience for me. -
Holbrook High School
High school was a big event in my life. This was my first time being in a new school and new town. I'm glad I decided to go to Holbrook and get away from Chilnle and away from my family. Throguhout high school, I met the most incredible people, my friends. This is where it all started, where I met my lifelong friends. My friends have been with me since freshman year, we all support one another. I couldn't ask for better friends. To this day, we still remain close and I love them like family. -
Graduation!
Graduation! This was a big accomplishment for me, I am the first in my family to graduate. I am lucky that all my grandparents were there to watch me get my diploma. This night was a night I could never forget, along side my classmates, we shared a moment of success. -
Riley enters my life!
Riley has helped me in so many ways. Knowing that I have him in my life means a lot. He supports me mentally, emotionally, and physically. His words of encouragement is greatly appriciated. Aside from my family, Riley has been there for me when I needed him, his love and support has helped me to get to where I am as well. -
Mesa Community College
Entering college right after high school was another great accomplishment. Again, I'm the first child in my family to go to college. Completing my cources at MCC, I have recieved my Associates Degree. Of all the times I wanted to just stop, I had the support of my family behind me. They motivated me and got me back on track. -
Arizona State University
Entering a university is a big accomplishment for me. I have worked so hard to get to where I am, it feels great knowing I'm at a university level. Although, I don't really acknowledge how far I've come academecially, until someone points out how much I've done. I'm excited to finish the following semesters here at ASU and receive my bacholors degree.
