McAlester’s Rilee Phillips – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Rilee Phillips, a dedicated cross country and track athlete at McAlester High School, draws strength and inspiration from her Choctaw heritage. “My Choctaw heritage is in my heart and my personality,” she shares. “I am very resilient, and my family story tells while passing down history, knowledge, and cultural values.” Rilee’s connection to her culture began at a young […]
McAlester’s Nehemiah “Nemo” Meashintubby – Presented by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Nehemiah “Nemo” Meashintubby, a dedicated athlete excelling in both football and cheer at McAlester High School, proudly represents his Choctaw heritage. Reflecting on his journey, he admits, “I didn’t relate a lot to the Choctaw heritage until we moved back to Oklahoma. Living outside of the state, it was hard to identify with the culture, but since […]