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CHICKASAW FOUNDATION VOL. 1, NO. 1 SPRING 2020 The Chickasaw Foundation Newsletter is a bi-annual report keeping you informed of all Chickasaw Foundation updates and news. CHICKASAW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT SUCCESS STORY During the past nine years, Joe Thom- as received many Chickasaw Founda- tion scholarships including the Wilson J. Brown Memorial Scholarship, a schol- arship for students majoring in Native American studies. The scholarship as- sisted Thomas in achieving his career goals but he had no way of knowing that things would come full circle. He is the executive officer of literary arts “ Education really is the pathway to success.” - Joe Thomas for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Culture and Humanities, and the cabinet secretary of that department is Ms. Lisa John, daughter of the late Wilson J. Brown. Joe Thomas, Chickasaw citizen From McAlester, Oklahoma and the earned a Bachelor of Arts in Native University. Thomas believes the Chicka- youngest of 12 siblings, Thomas under- American studies from the University saw Nation and the Chickasaw Foun- stands and appreciates the value of of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in dation not only supported him through education. He realized at a young age, Native American leadership from South- college, but motivated him to dream big, education provides a strong foundation eastern Oklahoma State University. work hard and give back. for the future. Through continuous sup- He has also completed more than port from both the Chickasaw Nation 28 graduate hours in the geography and the Chickasaw Foundation, Thomas master’s program from Oklahoma State PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship Amber Sutton is a freshman at Southeastern Oklahoma State Trevin Madron is a freshman at East Central University majoring CHICKASAW FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM University majoring in general education. in computer science. The Chickasaw Foundation takes great pride in enhancing Chickasaw communities and helping individuals achieve their dreams of Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship higher education and adult literacy. The students listed below have taken it upon themselves to reach their goals and be role models Makenna Moore is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma Ryan Russell is a freshman at Tarrant County Community for younger generations. The Chickasaw Foundation Scholarship Program originated in 1994 with the Ann Eubank Health Scholarship. majoring in early childhood education. College majoring in graphic design. Currently, there are 73 scholarships and one fellowship available to students. Chickasaw Foundation Grants Computercraft Corporation Scholarship Kelsee Crawley is a senior at Oklahoma State University Taryn Hastings is a senior at Texas A&M University, College majoring in natural resource ecology. Station, majoring in visualization. Chickasaw Foundation Chickasaw Foundation Grants James Michael “Mike” Dunn Memorial Scholarship Tiffany Goodman is a sophomore at East Central University Nathan Proctor is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma scholarship recipients majoring in social work. majoring in architecture. Chickasaw Foundation Grants Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Abigail Rose is a junior, enrolled full time at the University of Nation Scholarship The Chickasaw Foundation is proud to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2019-2020 academic year. Oklahoma and part time at Oklahoma City Community College, Kai Watkins is a freshman at Southeastern Oklahoma State majoring in human relations. University pursuing general studies. Ataloa Memorial Scholarship Overton M. “Buck” Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Guillermo Lambright II is a freshman at Oberlin College and Britany Lofton is a senior at East Central University majoring Chickasaw Foundation Grants Ann Eubank Health Scholarship Teeoti Humphrey is a graduate student at East Central Paige Stewart is a freshman at the University of California- Conservatory pursuing a degree in liberal arts. in education. University majoring in water resources policy and management. Berkeley majoring in neurobiology. Ataloa Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Fine Arts Scholarship Lauren Coltharp is a sophomore majoring in music education Brent White is a sophomore at the California Institute of the Chickasaw Foundation Grants Special Agent Patrick Flickinger Artrice Pray is a first year law student at Southern University at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas. Arts majoring in acting. Memorial Scholarship Law Center. Kaleb Crump is a freshman at South Plains College majoring in Chickasaw Community Bank Banking Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation General Purpose Chickasaw Foundation Grants criminal justice. - In Memory of Robert L. Walton Education Scholarship Grace McPhail is in the doctor of medicine program at the Anderson Blevins is a junior at East Central University majoring Payton Whitehead is a graduate student at the University of Lillian Fowler Memorial Scholarship Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Adria Brown is a graduate student at Washington University- in accounting. North Texas majoring in biochemistry. Chickasaw Foundation Health St. Louis majoring in social work. Chickasaw Community Bank Chickasaw Foundation Toksali’ Scholarship Professions Scholarship Bill Fryrear Memorial Scholarship Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Crystal Factor is a graduate student at the University of Lindsay Billings is a graduate student at the University of Aeneas Freeman is a sophomore at the University of Central Morgan McCauley is a freshman at Cameron University Southern California majoring in social work. Arkansas for Medical Sciences studying pediatric oncology. Oklahoma majoring in history. majoring in business and accounting. Chickasaw Foundation Grants The Chickasaw Nation Ada Wellness Lynn C. Gibson Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Community Bank Catherine McCraw is a freshman at Oklahoma State University Program Scholarship Sarah Wilson is a graduate student at the University of Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship majoring in psychology. Grazia Fricano is a sophomore at the University of Florida Colorado-Denver majoring in education counseling. Dylan Harden is a junior at Oklahoma State University Chickasaw Foundation Grants majoring in applied physiology and kinesiology. majoring in finance. Cayman Watkins is a sophomore at Southeastern Oklahoma Jess Green Memorial Law Scholarship The Chickasaw Nation Aging Division Scholarship Lauren Stafford is a graduate student attending the University Chickasaw Community Bank State University majoring in general studies. Ryan Smith is a senior at East Central University majoring of Oklahoma, College of Law majoring in political science. Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants Paul Welch in kinesiology. is a freshman at Oklahoma City University majoring Cheneca Alexander is a sophomore at the University of Donald D. and J. Wenonah Gunning in business administration. Oklahoma majoring in civil engineering. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Social Services Memorial Scholarship General Educational Scholarship John Manning is a sophomore at Lee University majoring in Chickasaw Community Bank Chickasaw Foundation Grants Jane Hopaki is a sophomore at Rochester Community and information systems. Ta-ossaa-asha¹ Scholarship Joanna Manning is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University Macey Drullinger Technical College pursuing a midwife certification. is a sophomore at Oklahoma State University majoring in English and professional writing. Patricia (Trisha) Fowler Hays and Phillip Gregory majoring in business marketing. The Chickasaw Nation Division of Social Services (Greg) Hays Educational Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants General Educational Scholarship Britton Sperry is a freshman at East Central University majoring Janie Hardwick Benson Memorial Scholarship Bethany Tompkins is a graduate student at the University of Amy Mullican-Griffisis a sophomore at the University of in business administration. Lacii Knight is a graduate student at Regis College working Georgia majoring in social work. Oklahoma Health Sciences Center majoring in dental hygiene. toward a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner degree. Stacie Lynn Hays Memorial Scholarship Chickasaw Foundation Grants Colbert Scholarship Kyle Hoyle is a senior at Oklahoma City University majoring in Wesley D. Brantley Jr. Scholarship Nicholas Stanley is a freshman at Fort Lewis College majoring Keagen Trett is a sophomore at Texas Tech University majoring business administration. Clinton Eversole is a sophomore at Oklahoma City in engineering. in agribusiness. Community College working toward an associate’s degree Continued on Page 4... in psychology. PAGE 4 PAGE 5 Stacie Lynn Hays Memorial Scholarship Edward L. Kruger Memorial Ittish Jolie Morgan is a freshman majoring in business with a minor in Aaisha' Scholarship Native American studies at the University of Oklahoma. Rebecca Mayes is a graduate student attending the University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy pursuing her doctorate Grant Partnerships John Bennett Herrington Scholarship of pharmacy. The Chickasaw Foundation is pleased Hayden Lawrence is a senior at the University of Alabama CHICKASAW FOUNDATION majoring in aerospace engineering. Mary K. Moreland & Daniel T. Jenks Scholarship to partner with various Chickasaw Ariana White is a freshman at Eastern Michigan University Nation departments to enhance the John Bennett Herrington Scholarship