Native Youth 

This is a brand new page added to Indian Rodeo News.  Our goal here is to recognize all Indian children and teenagers who ride horses, rodeo, ranch, and kids who participate in taking pictures at events.

Each month starting with December 2002 we will try to feature a Indian Youth who is active in riding horses, rodeo, ranching, and photography.   


Do you know a Native Indian Youth who has worked hard to achieve their goals and accomplishments?  Would you like to be featured as a Native Youth role model?  Any Native youth ages 18 and under can be featured.  

Indian Rodeo News asks for you to send in your story about yourself, who inspired you to ride, rodeo, ranch, etc.     We welcome as many pictures you have to share with our readers.  Email your questions and or story to 
Gina@indianrodeonews.com 

To Read about the featured Native Youth from the previous months click on their names below to check out their stories and pictures.

December 2002: Nicole Tsosie
January 2003:  Kayonnie Badonie
February 2003: Whitney O'Rourke
March 2003: Charles Gottfriedson
April 2003:  Jenna Johnson, Liana Tom 
May 2003: Devyn Dennison, Jarrett Monroe 
June 2003: Tess Ducheneaux, 
Wade Marchand,
 Ethan Gopher
July 2003: Chantel Williams
August 2003: Trina Bowers, Bobby Louis, 
Desiree Smartlowit
September 2003: Raven Shade, Sammy Jo Bird
October 2003:  Ashlee Strom, Hattie Emm
November 2003: Sonya Goseyn
December 2003: 
January 2004:
February 2004: Nicole Welsh-Romo
April 2004: Ashley Picard, Brett Williams
May 2004: Jesse Gonzales
June 2004: Ty Pablo
Jenifer Manuel
July 2004: Kylie Yazzie
August 2004: 
September 2004: Ty St. Goddard
October 2004: Misty Tatsey
November: 

Featured Native Youth

Article by: Jenifer Manuel

Name:
Keno Colby White

Age: 17

Family:

Dad: Everett White, Sister: Desba White

What tribe are you a member of or descendant from?
Navajo/Yakama Nation

Grade and Name of school:
I am a Junior (11th grade) at theYakama Nation Tribal School.  Toppenish, Washington

Activities, hobbies and other interests:
I aint involved in any activities, just the YNTS High School rodeo team 

Pets:
2 Horses, (Two Socks) and (Ace)  

What events in Rodeo or helping your family are you in involved in?
I participate in rodeo's.  I ride Bareback broncs and bulls.  I will sometimes do the Wild Horse race too. My responsibilities are basically show up on time, have my gear, and be focused and ready to get done what needs to get done.  




What achievements have you made in your event you compete in or activities you are involved in?
 My greatest achievement was winning my first rodeo in Douglas.  

What are your future goals in the events you participate in?
My future goals are to keep getting better and make the National High School Rodeo finals.  

Who is your ultimate hero?
My ultimate hero would have to be Will Lowe

Within the rodeo world, who is your ultimate favorite cowboy or cowgirl?
Bruce Ford and Will Lowe

What is your favorite TV show?
Elk Country journal on OLN


What is your favorite movie?
My favorite movie would have to be Outlaw Josey Wales



What are some of your favorite songs and music?
Everything!


What do you do to help others?
What ever I can

When you grow up and graduate from school, what are your plans?
I will be going to college to North Idaho College and working in the construction business wit my Dad

Do you plan to attend college? If so, what would be your major?
My major would be in the Diesel Tech area

If you could give advice to another native youth on how to get started doing what you are involved with, what advice would you give them?
Well participating in the Rough Stock events is pretty tough, so basically get your mind focused, work hard, and love what ever event your doing.  

If you were granted one wish what would it be?
To stay young forever


What would you do to educate others about being a Native American youth from your tribe?
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Indian Rodeo News would like to thank Keno,  for taking the time to put together his story.    Keno serves as a role model for other Native Youth who are interested in following his footsteps.   We are sure to see more of Keno competing and winning in the rodeo arena!