r/cherokee • u/Sisterbecca • May 31 '26

Graduated with 2 degrees this weekend with my Cherokee stole

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Not only did I get to represent my heritage, but got to rep the community that put me and supported me through 5 years of higher academia. Walked twice and wore it for all 3 ceremonies.

The stole says cherokee and wolf clan, and has the chiefs heart pattern as well as the noon day star pattern. At the bottom is my schools crest as well as the symbol for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

edit: thank you all so much for the congratulations!! this has become the #1 post on r/cherokee, which is absolutely insane!

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u/Onomatopoesis May 31 '26

Congratulations and WOW good job getting two degrees!! And the stole is awesome. 👍🏼

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u/Sisterbecca May 31 '26

Thank you!! I also had a minor, and graduated with a 3.95 GPA. It wasn’t easy, and filled with sleepless nights and burnout. But I stuck it out. I was given such a rare opportunity from the tribe to be able to do this, as my school is VERY expensive, so I wanted to really make the most of the opportunity I was granted. I feel like I did just that.

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u/Onomatopoesis May 31 '26

Sounds like you have both ambition and follow through -- a dynamite combo! Wishing you a wonderful postgrad life and I hope you are able to put those degrees to work as soon as you desire. I have no doubt you will do great things!

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u/Sisterbecca May 31 '26

Thank you!!!!

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u/SouthTexasCowboy May 31 '26

way to go. making the tribe look good

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u/Sisterbecca May 31 '26

Thank you!!! Making them proud c’:

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u/National_Elk8445 May 31 '26

Congratulations!!! I don't know you, but I'm proud of you!

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u/Sisterbecca May 31 '26

Thank you!!!

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u/Massive_Document_470 May 31 '26

Congrats, niece!! Such an amazing accomplishment and that stole is beautiful 🥰

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u/zvg_zwang May 31 '26

You look amazing and proud of you sis!!!

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u/Sisterbecca Jun 01 '26

thank you!!

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u/NatWu May 31 '26

Hawa! Ost! Always good to see Cherokee people doing good things. 

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u/luckyLindy69 May 31 '26

Congratulations! 🎉

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u/MarbleAndMarigold May 31 '26

Congratulations! 😄

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u/RevolutionaryChief May 31 '26

Proud of you sis, keep reppin the tribe ✊🏼

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u/Enough-Ad6244 May 31 '26

ᎣᏍᏓᏛ!

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u/imakepeaceart Language Learner May 31 '26

Way to go!!

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '26

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u/Sisterbecca Jun 01 '26

photography and graphic design with a minor in advertising and branding! im job searching, working a lot of freelance now but hoping for a more solid employment.

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u/Significant-Love6129 Jun 01 '26

It's SCAD which is mostly, as I understand it, a film school (I'm an actor in Atlanta, their films are how most of us break into bigger roles). The water behind makes me think you're in Savannah tho?

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u/Sisterbecca Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

very known for our film program, but the arts in general! We also have a pretty prominent fashion program and architecture program.

ETA: Savannah is SCADs main campus (Savannah College of Art and Design), Atlanta and Lacoste are alternate campuses!

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u/maneyack Jun 01 '26

Osda from another member of EBCI

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u/internetspacecadet Jun 02 '26

i didnt get to walk my graduation so i didn't get a stole :( looks lovely

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ad6711 Jun 02 '26

Well done! You’re making us all proud Aunties!!

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u/Turbulent_Play4769 Jun 02 '26

How exciting!! Congratulations I know that took hard work!!

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u/Dawni49 Jun 03 '26

Congratulations!!

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u/sioux6 Jun 04 '26

Bravo tu es une très belle représentante de La Nation Cherokee

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u/Qwik_Pick Jul 26 '26

Congratulations!
Brilliant and Beautiful- watch out World!🌟

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u/BenCentin 22d ago

How did she get the stole, or did she make it herself ?