Oklahoma Native Royalty/Our Native Traditions Homecoming Edition

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Kellon Collington
2026–2027 Miss American Indian OSU
My name is Kellon Collington, and I am from Grove, Oklahoma. I am a proud citizen of the Cherokee Nation and currently serve as the 2026–2027 Miss American Indian OSU. I am also a junior at Oklahoma State University studying Elementary Education.
My platform, “Rooted in Tradition: Rising Through Education,” focuses on promoting accurate representation of Native Americans within school systems, encouraging cultural growth, and increasing opportunities and access to higher education for Native students.
Photo is credited to Kelly Kerr.

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Mercedes Dunn is the 2026–2027 Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is the daughter of Darweshi and Lisa Spencer. She is apart of the Bear clan and from the Hichiti Tribal Town. Mercedes is currently attending Tulsa Community College, pursuing her education as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. As Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation, her platform is Promoting and Educating Tribal Sovereignty.

08/19/2026

Nevaeh Kelly is the 2026–2027 Jr. Miss Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She is the daughter of Paul Kelly and Erika Harjo. Her tribal town is Thlopthlocco, and she is a senior at Preston High School. Her platform is Cultural Revitalization, focusing on preserving and sharing Mvskoke culture, language, and traditions with future generations.

08/13/2026

Brenli Mí'A'badį' Bible (BB), 2025-2026 Frontier Inter-Tribal Youth Leadership Princess.
Brenli is an enrolled Otoe-Missouria Tribal member and a descendant of the Ponca Tribe. Her parents are Bill and Storm'in Bible. She is the great granddaughter of Pharabe Littlecrow Botone and Martha Williams Grass. Brenli's grandparents are Kimberlie and Jana Grass, Pamela Ely and Dana Bible.
BB maintained a 4.0 GPA and was the Salutatorian and Mustang of the Year for the Frontier HS class of 2026.
While attending Frontier she was active in FCA, FITYL, student council, national honor society, softball, a basketball manager, and an outstanding student. She is a Gates Millennium Scholar and will be attending the University of Oklahoma this fall to pursue her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Mí'A'badį' is humbled to be chosen to represent her school, community, and family.

08/11/2026

Victoria Shanholtzer is the 7 year old daughter of Candace and Mike Shanholtzer. She has one brother, Zakk Shanholtzer. She is a 2nd grader at Sulphur Public Schools.
She is the granddaughter of James and Angelia (Billy) Ward, and the great-grandaughter of Philistine Billy and Katherine (Harrison) Billy.
Victoria is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma. In her free time, Victoria loves to dance in ballet, sing, create art, and attend church. She is honored to carry the title of Tiny Miss Chahta.

08/11/2026

Danessa Lee Two-Hatchett is the daughter of Leah Two-Hatchett and Harrison Daugomah. Her maternal grandparents are the late LeRoy (US ARMY) and Liz Two-Hatchett. She is the great granddaughter of the late Peace (US NAVY) and Chavilla Two-Hatchett and the great great granddaughter of Edward and Blanche TwoHatchett. Ah-key-boat or TWOHATCHET sometimes know as Jim TwoHatchet was the start of not only the family name but also their great military lineage. He was a member of the Koietsinko-the most prestigious and elite warrior society of the Kiowa Tribe. Comprising exactly ten members elected from all tribal bands, this legendary martial group represented the absolute pinnacle of battlefield bravery and leadership. Danessa is a member of the kiowa tribe as well as a descendant of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Her Kiowa Indian name is AW PAU EE meaning girl with long hair. She will be a freshman at Ponca City High School this fall. She is active in the Title VI program and will be part of the Native American Heritage Club. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer as a goalie. She especially enjoys learning to make her own beadwork and regalia, under careful guidance of big sister Cresencia Two-Hatchett. She and her family are elated and Thankful for the opportunity for her to serve as the 2026-2027 Pawnee Indian Veterans Princess and appreciates the honor to represent.