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"Michelle Locust of Tahlequah Miss Cherokee for 2006-07. " TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – Michelle Locust of Tahlequah was selected as the new Miss Cherokee and will serve as a goodwill ambassador for the tribe promoting the values, culture and heritage of the Cherokee people. Lora Miller of Tahlequah was selected as first-runner up and Vanessa John of Tahlequah was awarded second runner-up. The Cherokee Nation recently held the Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition in conjunction with the 54th Annual Cherokee National Holiday. According to Locust motivation is vital to success and credits her mother for instilling a desire to excel within her. “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, you can be anything you want to be,” Locust said. “While on your journey to reaching goals motivation, motivation and motivation is the key.” The Miss Cherokee Leadership Competition is held annually and seeks to encourage young Cherokee women to look toward the future by acting a strong leader and role model for the Cherokee people and hold tight to their heritage. For more information about the winners or competition contact Nancy Scott, phone: 918-453-5000 ext. 2259.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org