Native America Calling

Monalie Bohannon walks during her graduation from Hamilton High School in Anza, California. “I know a lot of people on our reservation didn't graduate. And so when they see us graduating, they really try to let us know [that] and they appreciate us and they're proud of us.” (Photo: by Shae Hammond)

Friday, July 9, 2021 – High school during COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the educations, social lives and after-school opportunities for millions of high school students. Native students navigated online classes, spotty internet access, and isolation but many thrived and even secured scholarships and acceptance at choice colleges. Native America Calling and the Hechinger Report followed a group of students throughout the school year to document their struggles and triumphs during a school year like no other. Here are their stories.

Guests:

Guila Curley (Navajo) – College and Career Readiness Coordinator for Newcomb High School

Nyché Andrew (Yupik/Inupiaq) – incoming freshman to Yale University

Amia Roach-Balandra (Sicangu Lakota )- incoming freshman at the University of Southern California

Aubee Billie (Seminole Tribe of Florida) – incoming freshman at Elon University

Break 1 music: Idawadadi (Let Us Speak Our Voice) (song) Dawn Avery (artist) Our Fire Native American Contemporary Songs (album)

Break 2 music: Burning Flame (song) Jan Michael Looking Wolf Band (artist) Breaking Free (album)

 

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