Miss Oneida 2009-2010
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Miss Oneida - Jr Miss Oneida - Li'l Miss Oneida
Lauren Hoeft - Jasmine Polar - Katy Bermke
2009-2010 Miss Oneida
Sheku,
My name is Lauren Hoeft and my Oneida name is Yoliway^teyeliwak; it means “with a purpose – she sings”. I am currently Miss Oneida 2009-2010 and member of the turtle clan. My parents are Patty Ninham Hoeft and Mike Hoeft. My Grandparents are Sandra Doxtator Brehmer and Leland Ninham, as well as, Rev. Merlin and Ferne Hoeft. This fall I will be a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. My hobbies include: singing, dancing, playing guitar and reading. My platform is encouraging the importance of higher education amongst the youth within, as well as in the surrounding communities. I am very honored to have this opportunity to represent the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin as a young ambassador, and I am looking forward to a wonderful year with Jr. Miss – Jasmine Polar and Li’l Miss – Katy Bermke
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Lauren Hoeft/ Yoliway^teyeliwak
2009-2010 Jr. Miss Oneida
Sheku,
My name is Jasmine Polar and my Oneida name is yago-day-ah-da-gan-has- when you sound it out; it means “she helps them”. I am currently Jr. Miss Oneida 2009-2010 and member of the wolf clan. My parents are Stephanie Ninham and Phillip Polar. My Grandparents are Norean Metoxen and Steve Webster, as well as, Kathleen and Hyrum Polar. This fall, I will be a senior at Seymour High School and my hobbies include: sewing traditional outfits, dancing and beading. I am very grateful to have this opportunity to represent the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin as a young ambassador side by side with Miss Oneida – Lauren Hoeft and Li’l Miss – Katy Bermke. I'm going to try my best and help out whenever I can.
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Jasmine Polar
2009-2010 Li’l Miss Oneida
Sheku,
My name is Katy Bermke. I am the newly crowned Li'l Miss Oneida 2009-2010. I am 11 years old and belong to the turtle clan. I will be attending Lombardi Middle School in the fall as a 6th grader. My parents are Violet Blake and Vince Bermke. My grandparents are Shirley Thomas and the late Donald Thomas, Sonja Bigley and Chuck Bermke. My hobbies are playing basketball, dancing, swimming, baseball and football. I’m really looking forward to getting more involved within our community during my rein, with the help of Miss Oneida – Lauren Hoeft and Jr. Miss – Jasmine Polar.
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Katy Bermke
2008-09 Miss Oneida, Jr. Miss Oneida, and Lil Miss Oneida Pageant
Miss Oneida Application
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Miss Oneida Pageant Volunteers
Rich Figueroa (920) 496-5026
Tana Aguirre (920) 869-4239
Racquel Hill (920) 869-4388
Iris Metoxen (920) 562-5767
The Miss Oneida/ Jr. Miss Oneida/ Lil Miss Oneida Pageant is not a beauty pageant. The individuals chosen to be Miss Oneida need to be between the ages of 18–25 and for Jr. Miss between the ages of 13–17. Eligibility requirements for both titles are: 1) Must be single with no children (does not co-habitate), 2) Does not smoke, drink, or use drugs, and 3) Has a positive outlook on life. The contestants are judged on the way they present themselves, ie. public speaking, poise, confidence, etc. They are also judged on their knowledge of the culture and a traditional talent.
As for Li’l Miss Oneida, the contestants must be 1) between the ages of 7–12, 2) Be in good standing in school, and 3) Has a positive outlook on life. The Li’l Miss contestants are also judged on the way they present themselves, ie. public speaking, poise, confidence, etc.
Our Oneida Royalty has become such an integral part of our culture. The passing along of our cultural history is paramount in preserving our identity and traditions as ‘People of the Standing Stone’. The teachings of our ancestors are our lifeline to ensure that we remember our traditions, now, and for the seven generations to come. This will become a vital part of the newly crowned royalty’s responsibility.
Miss Oneida, Jr. Miss Oneida and Lil Miss Oneida will hold their titles for one (1) year as young ambassadors for the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. They will be responsible for attending various Tribal events and many other events in the surrounding communities.