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Zuni High School

Smith-Dual Credit

Dual Credit with NTU and ZHS

Humans of Zuni: Anthony Sice

In the Pueblo of Zuni, we open ourselves to windows of opportunity to grow and prosper. Anthony found his passion for baseball in the red dirt fields, playing with family, uncovering a talent he didn't know he had, and nurturing that talent.

Humans of Zuni: Kristyn Eriacho

How sports have gotten Kristyn through lifes hardships

A Spirit's Path Home

For thousands of years, my people and our ancestors have inhabited the land, reciprocating blessings between ourselves and spirits of the animals. Our identity could have vanished long ago, but the walls that structure our protection still stand.

Our sovereignty is inherent

We have always been a sovereign people and one with the earth since the beginning of time.

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

Tribal Sovereignty in Zuni

Tribal Soverignty can be seen in plain sight around Zuni Pueblo.

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

Humans of Zuni: Ian Bowekaty

Behold my friend, classmate, most proud to say: my brother.

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

The fight to have our voices heard to bring back Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

This is Kameron. Taking a glimpse at the world of his ambitions and dreams.

Humans of Zuni: Chasady Simplicio

Peering into the ocean of wandering waves, for the mind seeks beyond the shores and piers, past the blue horizons, and into the welcoming skies of the next morning.

Culture Is Not Mass-Produced

The story behind two Zuni silversmiths and their efforts to market their jewelry in the face of non-Native opportunists who steal authentic designs to mass produce for a global market.

Protection of sacred lands

It took little for the United States government to take 99% of Native lands along with the lands and resources well they and private corporations continue to exploit. These corporations don't understand that these lands are our place or worship.

No More killing, Save the Indian

"kill the Indian, save the man" -Richard Henry Pratt

Red Road of Connection

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe

Earth as a part of tribal sovereignty

The land has a deeply rooted connection to the A:shiwi people. They have had many obstacles but remain on their sacred land.

Humans of Zuni: Joshua Mahkee

With life bringing many challenges and problems, you can always find a person smiling through it all. Here is the story of my brother Joshua and his journey of self-introspection and finding happiness.

Culture Preservation and Native Americans

Native Americans have endured so much abuse for far too long. Now something must be done about it and we must be heard.

"Rez''ilient Education

Our tribal sovereigntypaves the way for us to developa unique education system that is the foundation for ensuring we support and enrich the deep culture we have within our community.

My Dawg on The Rez

A rez dog is a dog that is mixed breed, basically a mutt. They have no real home and roam around the rez with no real purpose. My dog is a rez dog and has been able to survive the harsh conditions we call home here in Zuni land.

Humans of Zuni :Kyle Awelagte

This is Kyle Awelagte's story of his journey, becoming who he is today and the help of his family.

Sustainability for Sovereign Native Communities

When people think about Native communities, they think about the poverty levels and the stereotypes. I wanted to show how sovereign Native communities can continue to sustain themselves and thrive through the reclamation of ancestral traditions.

Tribal Sovereignty: Washed Faces

As the children are fed along a river, they find gratitude in the heart of the land. From one corn stalk to the next, the seed grows and the root stretches into the underworld, grasping the soul of their ancestors. A mother's sovereignty.

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

No skyscrapers in sight, no blur from the smog. Only a beautiful landscape captured in the morning that comes with freezing your fingers off to greet our Father Sun. Defining peace and sovereignty found here only in the Zuni Pueblo.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

This is Jodi Kallestewa's story. How she has overcome adversity and struggle to become more confident and outgoing.

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Surprise Me

Rez freedom

This is Trevor, he is not a "Rez dog" but he is a dog living on the Rez. He has freedom within a confined system, just like Native Americans who have freedom within a "confined system".

Digital Arts Program at Zuni High School

A digital arts program in Zuni Public School District would help students embrace art and technology of the 21st century and help students be more employable after high school.

Democracy in Zuni

This picture is a "vote here" sign. I choose this because to me, it is showing how our tribal government uses a system of picking and replacing the old government with new people through free and fair elections.

Democracy in Zuni, New Mexico

When I look at Dowa Yalanne Mountain I see freedom and peace. It is sacred to us. We, as Shiwi people have our own constitution and rights. We are free to believe in whatever religion but no matter what individuals believe, we all hold DY sacred.

Zuni High School Baseball Field

Poor construction and poor welds are some problems that the Zuni High School baseball field is facing after only two years of being built.

Democracy in Zuni

Darkness is always represented as the downsides of an object. In recent years, it feels that our tribal government has let down the people of Zuni.

The most important person.

This my interview of my classmate, Alexandra Eustace.

Sheep walking on the road

My family and I always have to wait for these sheep to pass the road. Even wildlife and livestock have the freedom to walk on the road. Ojo Caliente, Pueblo of Zuni, NM

BIA- Bureau of Indian Affairs

BIA represents the federal branch of the tribal government by assisting in local fires, forestry, wildlife management, help with fire wood and job opportunities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Zuni New Mexico, October 28, 2021.

Zuni Animal Adoption Shelter / Clinic

As I drive around the Zuni Reservation, I see so many rez dogs in need of help. These dogs need "fixing" but Zuni doesn't have an animal clinic or shelter.

Native American Conspiracy Revealed

Letter to the editor of the Gallup Independent newspaper.

"My #1 person"

Her grandmother is her biggest support.

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Surprise Me

Culture Is Not Mass-Produced

The story behind two Zuni silversmiths and their efforts to market their jewelry in the face of non-Native opportunists who steal authentic designs to mass produce for a global market.

The Origin of Music

My topic is about the origin of music, where it came from, different types of it, and it’s popularity.

Independent letter to the editor

Letter to the editor of The Independent

Reese's democracy keys

My keys represent democracy to me.

Humans of the Pepperbox

This is a quote from one of my classmates about things he's passionate about.

Humans of Tioga County

“Practicing on the field won't do you any good, you have to practice outside of being on the field.”

Humans of Sophomore Honors English: Kaitlin Giacone

In an interview I had with Kaitlin Giacone, you get to know about her inspiring story of how she wants to help change an issue she is passionate about. She explains a past issue of hers, and how she is planning on preventing others going through it.

Democracy: A fragile strength in America

Democracy nowadays is a lot like this ancient A:shiwi pottery piece from 1050 AD: broken and delicate. Although it has gone through years, decades or even centuries of hardships, it has still stayed somewhat intact.

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

No skyscrapers in sight, no blur from the smog. Only a beautiful landscape captured in the morning that comes with freezing your fingers off to greet our Father Sun. Defining peace and sovereignty found here only in the Zuni Pueblo.

Humans Of Sophomore Honors: Miriam Mende

I interviewed Miriam about her upbringing. She had a lot to say about how she has become more confident through the help of those around her. She goes into detail about who helped her in what situations.

Journalistic Storytelling

My presentation

Story

This is a story I wrote about the ineffective electives required by the state, and the ones I believe should be replaced.

the programs you never knew about

Most schools have fun organizations for students like theater, chess and student council, but Texas High offers many more clubs that a lot of students don’t realize we have.

How Small Businesses Have Been Affected By Covid

Small businesses have been one of the most affected by the pandemic. Almost one-third of all small businesses were shut down in March and some never fully recovered.

Humans of sophomore honors: Jenica Huddleston

In this Interview, Jenica told me about some parts of her life. These included future plans, her mom, and hardships she faced.

How covid-19 affected my life....

Never take things for granted..

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Gabriel Martinez

I interviewed Gabriel Martinez about his happiest, saddest, and proudest moments in his life. I also asked him one thing that people don't know about him and his goals for this year.

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

humans of sophmore honors english: madison

I interviewed Madison W about about her life and human nature, and everything I asked her about she had a answer to. I asked what she wanted to do when she grows up and she already knows what she wants to do, she has a plan.

Humans of the Pepperbox

Kay's story of feeling betrayed.

Interview with Burt Samples

Interview with Burt Samples

A social connection

After year of being remote, students reflect on in-person school

Alcoholics Anonymous and Spirituality

How spirituality and God help to treat alcoholics

Sibling Rivarly

I didn't sign up for this

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