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NUKA NIVY CHIBITTY
LEOLA MELTON was honored by family and friends on
November 6 as she celebrated her 98th birthday. She grew up in Moore, and some might recognize her from her many years working at Exchange National Bank of Moore. She was vice president of the bank when she retired eighteen years ago at the age of 80. Her birthday party was held in the home of granddaughter Michelle Batson, pictured here on the right along with Leola, Leola’s daughter, Sharon Mays, and granddaughter Christy Salyer.
was crowned 2022 Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma on November 5, 2021. This title represents the Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women. "Nivy" is a member of the Moore High School Varsity Girls' Basketball Team and a Junior at Moore High School. She is also a member of the Moore JOM Dance Troupe. Nivy is Comanche, Mvskoke, Seminole, Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Her name “Nuka Nivy” means Pretty Dancing Girl. Nivy represented the Seminole tribe at the pageant, is a Comanche Nation tribal member, and also Cheyenne-Arapaho and Mvskoke. Nivy won Miss Congeniality as well as Best Tribal Greeting presentation. She ran with the platform Self Esteem for Native Youth Through Positive Outlets and Good Choices.
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