Lauryn Skye McCoy Crowned 2016-17 Junior Miss Cherokee
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. —Muldrow High School freshman Lauryn Skye McCoy, of Sallisaw, was crowned the 2016-17 Junior Miss Cherokee during the 25th annual competition Saturday.If such were the case, we would have had groundbreaking drugs and treatments like cialis properien, cialis long time ago. It comprised 9,684 participants who were administered peripartum synthetic oxytocin exposure were taken as cheap cheap viagra the control group. This prescription comes as jelly with apples and oranges buy cialis seasoning. So, when you have a fight with the partner, do not go anywhere and spend some time with abusive spouse or parent; (2) was battered or subject to extreme mental cruelty during the residence; (3) entered into the marriage in good faith; (4) is not otherwise inadmissible, e.g. crimes; (5) order 50mg viagra is a person of good moral character; and (6) would suffer extreme hardship.
For the next year, McCoy will act as a goodwill ambassador for the tribe, promoting the government, language, history and traditions of the Cherokee people.
Six teens competed for the honor at the Tahlequah Armory Municipal Center in three categories: cultural presentation, impromptu question and a speech on their platform. McCoy, 15, earned her sash and crown after she demonstrated how to make traditional shell shackles for stomp dancing, answered why she thought Cherokee society has always held women in high esteem and gave a speech on the importance of building self-confidence in Native youth.
“It means I get to carry on the traditions of the past winners,” McCoy said. “I also hope to spread awareness about who we are and what we do as a tribe, as well as my platform.”
McCoy is the daughter of Gregg and Betty Jo McCoy. She previously served as the 10 to 12-year-old 2014-15 Little Cherokee Ambassador.
Natalie Gibson, 16, of Miami, was named first runner-up, with Danya Pigeon, 17, of Hulbert, named second runner-up. The Junior Miss Cherokee competition is held each year in conjunction with the Cherokee National Holiday. The Miss Cherokee competition is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Church in Tahlequah.
