ChyAnne, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (OR), displays the pride she has in her tribe by getting involved. Through her role as a We R Native Youth Ambassador, she hopes to get other youth involved through her own friendliness, honesty, respect, responsibility, and integrity. ChyAnne has served on her school’s prom committee as one of only six students who put together the entire event. Her leadership has also been recognized with such honors as being selected as her clan’s team captain at Grand Ronde’s annual Camp Westwind. By the end of camp, she had led her team to victory. When ChyAnne isn’t working at school, you can find her working as a lifeguard, or playing softball, volleyball, and basketball. Be on the lookout for ChyAnne as she promotes We R Native to other youth in her own community and others.
ChyAnne Schlappie
