CRUNCH TIME WITH NAKINA

Nakina working hard. Photo by Shawnta' Jones. Copyright Red Cloud Indian School.

CRUNCH TIME WITH NAKINA

By Shawnta` Jones ‘14

January 15, 2014: Crunch Time.

This was a huge date for most seniors of Red Cloud High School. On the 15th, more than half of the US colleges applications were due, the Gates Millennium Scholarship was due for the class of 2014, and a large amount of other scholarships were due. The seniors of Red Cloud High School were spending many hours after school getting assistance from teachers, counselors, and one superhero: Nakina Mills.

“As of right now, I am helping the seniors finish college applications and getting ready to start on their FAFSA,” said Nakina Mills. “I love being able to work with students from Red Cloud and being a role model for them by showing that it is possible to go out and get educated and come home to give back to your community.”

Mills had an extremely busy week, with being a full time mom of five children, having two jobs, and dealing with the seniors' Crunch Week. 

“I enjoy helping the students stay on top of their grades and mainly just being a universal support system for them,” stated Mills. “I know what it’s like this time of year being a senior, and the last thing I wanted was stress. I’m just giving them the support and help they need.”

Thanks, Nakina! We know you not only take care of Shaidiem, but all of us Red Cloud kids as well.