Births

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Fernandez, Davis to wed
Esther Fernandez, Yantis, Texas, and Joshua Davis, Ada, Okla., are engaged to be married.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Lupe Fernandez, Yantis. She attends Texas A & M University-Commerce and will graduate in May 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and communication. She is a member of the university track and field and cross country teams.

Jim Perry loves honoring others as member of Chickasaw Honor Guard
Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard member Jim Perry prefers to be called “Jim,” not “Mr. Perry.”“When people call me ‘Mister,” it makes me feel like they think I’m above them, and I’m not,” he said.

Chickasaw student excels in wrestling, academics
Chickasaw student Scott Berens, of Blanchard, Okla., placed sixth in the 133-lb. class competition at the 2008 National Junior College Athletic Association wrestling tournament February22-23 in Rochester, Minn.

Chickasaw student named University of Oklahoma Regents Award winner
NORMAN, Okla. -Benjamin J. Bigbie, a Chickasaw, was recently honored with the Regents’ Award for Outstanding Juniors at The University of Oklahoma.

Chickasaw soldier serving Iraq tour
U.S Army Pfc. Charles Dwayne Stephens, a Chickasaw, is seving with his unit in Iraq.He has been on his tour of duty in Iraq since January.

Middle school students hosted at state capitol by State Rep. Billy
On February 28, The About Face Academy participated in Alternative Education Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. The About Face Academy is the only middle school alternative facility of the Oklahoma City Public School District.

Blackburn earns Southeastern scholarship
DURANT, Okla. -Southeastern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce that Abraham Blackburn is the recipient of a Regents’ Tuition Waiver Scholarship for the upcoming Fall 2008 school year.

Governor. Anoatubby presents at OKC Rotary Club
Gov. Bill Anoatubby was a guest presenter at the April 29 meeting of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. Gov. Anoatubby responded to questions regarding tribal sovereignty, economic development and Chickasaw culture and history.

Chickasaw girl appreciates new opportunities following transplant
My name is Ashley Russell, I’m 18 and have lived in Ada most of my life. You may remember seeing an article about me some time ago needing a liver transplant.

Tops at Science Fair
A Chickasaw sixth-grader recently participated in a school science fair in which his project placed first in overall category.Dallas Sealey, who attends Marlow (OK) Middle School, entered a project entitled “Windmill Electricity.” The project presented the type of blade to use in order to generate the most electricity.

Head Start offers excellent foundation
Head Start program in Ada, Okla. Lindsey has been a student at the tribal Child Development Center since January 2005.During her early school years, Lindsey has excelled as a student and learned the foundations of the Chickasaw language. She also participated in the 2007 Language Fair at the University of Oklahoma.

Chickasaw student tops at speech contest
A Chickasaw student has won the Long Beach (CA) Lions Club annual speech contest.Tia Pickens, a Robert A. Millikan High School junior, presented “Immigration, My Solution.” Tia won based on the originality and quality of material. She was presented with an award and $50 cash.

Chickasaw girl excelling as young gymnast
Miza Hixson, an eight-year-old Level 5 gymnast who trains at Victory Gymnastics in Oklahoma City, recently traveled to St. Petersburg, Fla., for the “20th Annual Gasparilla Classic” Feb. -27 -March 1, 2008. There were multiple teams represented from various states and also competitors from costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela.