H. Lamar Price, a member of the Santa Ysabel Band of Diegue�o Indians, was once expelled from high school and even dropped out of college after a year but his interest in politics and tribal affairs spurred him to continue his education.

Price, whose nickname is "Huggy," eventually graduated from the University of California at San Diego and went onto law school at the University of San Diego. At age 28, he is now working for his tribe as an attorney.

Price says he wants to shape his tribe's future, which includes a new casino. He has served on the tribal council.

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Man hopes to influence his tribe as lawyer (The San Diego Union-Tribune 11/29)