Northeastern State University - Tsa La Gi Yearbook (Tahlequah, OK)

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LIBBY CHISO KING performs a native Indian dance at the opening 01 the Indian Fashion Show. Photo by Mark Mome GOING OVER LAST mlnute Instructions, Larry Krutka, psychologist tor the Cherokee County Guidance Center. prepares the runners tor the upcoming challenge. Potentials 23

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lw. 4 .ae -- Realizing their potential Developing to one's potential has become a popular goal in today's society. Two events were held in the spring to help participants realize that goal. First was the 12th Annual Indian Symposium which directly addressed the negative stereotypes given American Indians. Speakers shared their views and explanations of how these stereotypes can be avoided. Bob Hicks, the only American Indian to receive acceptance to the American Film Institute presented his film Return of the Country. In dealing with public education, Rev. Martin Brokenleg, a priest at the Sioux Falls, SD. Orthodox Mission, suggested that Indian children don't do well in language and math; instead they tend to be more artisticXcreative. The workshop Making Your Self Image Work For You was headed by Mr. Howard Rainer, director of the American Indian Services and Research Center, Brigham Young University. 22 Reflections Rainer urged lndian youth to be ready forthe doorofopportunitywhen itknocks. lnorderforthelndian youth to become assertive and productive, Indian adults must overcome their self-doubts and self-pity and serve as strong positive examples for their young. One hundred thirteen anxious participants displayed their running potential in the bi-annual Redmen Run. Featuring three events, the run was sponsored by NSU, Army ROTC, the Department of Health and Physical Education and the Health Systems Agencerherokee County Health Department. Dannel Begay, 21, earned the best timeof9:34.9inthe maledivision ofthe two mile run and 19-year-old Cheryl Renville captured the female division with a 13:00.8 time. Chris Chischilly, 18, took first place honors with a 34:10.2 time in the 6.2 UOKt race with NSU student, Sharon Adair. 46:39.0, finished first in the women's division. CHILDREN WERE FASCINATED at all dillerent Indian tribes represented in Mil Cleghorn's doll collection. I' T3 ,7. ; .A'an Ki f3. 4340 . , e: 01 llv. ' . 3. 3 'iii' t' l 03' J3; I I r.' .3 47-. 9.4.. TRADING INFORMATION ON the difte crafts were Jake Chanate and Mildred Clegh owner of the doll collection on display.

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A TORRENT OF emotions flooded the stage as Gus Hardin shared her songs 01 painful love ailairs. RELIVING MEMORIES OF a lifetime, country music star Gus Hardin shares a moment with some young admirers. Pholo by Mark Moore 1, : s i t 2! .. .5; Photo by Mark Moore Country dominates campus concerts Tulsa native, Gus Hardin touches people and makes them feel her pain with such songs as, Fallen Angel , If I Didn't Love You , Been Lovin' You Too Long to Stop Now , and I Think You've Been Doin' What I've Been Doin' Without. Hardinis only weak spot seemed to be her lack of imagination in her act; however, she still mesmerized her audience with her singing of varied styles of songs ranging from country to rock to blues and soul. Along with Hardin, Lee Greenwood also performed in the spring concert season. 24 Reflections Greenwood was deeply honored to play in Tahlequah, capitol of the Cherokee Nation, because of his Cherokee heritage in his native Tennessee. Although Greenwood hasn't given many concerts in college towns, he said he would like to play more colleges for his record buying fans. The one-fourth Cherokee entertainer has sung most styles: jazz, country, dixieland, rock and would like to try pop. Since Greenwood's first country chart single, tilt Turns Me Inside Out a number of hits has have been captur- including, She's Lying , Ain't N Trick , and Somebodyis Gonna Lo You ate just a few. Greenwood's band took its na from Ain't No Trick to become t Trick Band. The 1983 Country Musi Association's Male Vocalist of t Year. plans to expand his career int area of duets. The 41-year-old entertainer likes I get involved with his audiences. T song I.O.U was added to his seco set because of one girl's request.