Cokeley takes second place in OIE Student Art Competition

In honor of its 50th anniversary, the Office of Indian Education hosted the Student Artist Competition (SAC). The 2022 competition theme was “50 Years of OIE: A Celebration and Call to Action.”

Entries for the SAC related to the theme and show the importance of education for Native youth.

Congratulations to our grandson, Ryder Cokeley, for winning 2nd place in Art for his age group, presented by the United States Office of Indian Education. Choctaw Proud.

Choctaw tribal member Ryder Cokeley placed second in the 3rd-4th grade Art category with his piece Live Free.