Clockwise, from left: Father Trent, sister Kaesyn (3), mother Tondee, sister Prestyn (8) and Tracelyn Strand (10). Photo by Richie Richards
Lakota girl finishes four straight years of perfect attendance
By Richie Richards
Native Sun News Staff Writer
www.nsweekly.com RAPID CITY –– For four straight school years, Tracelyn Strand, 10, (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) has been to school on time and has not missed a single day at General Beadle Elementary, located in north Rapid City. Native Sun News was contacted by Tracelyn’s father, Trent Strand, regarding his daughter’s amazing achievement. This after contacting various media outlets around Rapid City who were not interested in featuring this young Lakota girl’s heroism as a student role model. NSN interviewed Tracelyn with her family including parents Trent and Tondee as well as her sisters Prestyn, 8, and Kaesyn, 3. Now in the 4th grade, Tracelyn who is part of a family of eight is also a student-athlete. According to her father Trent, “She is a multi-sport athlete that excels in basketball and softball. She plays for the Lil Cobbler 4th grade traveling basketball team, the General Beadle basketball team and the ASA Fast pitch Softball Blue Devils.” Tracelyn is an inspiring young lady whose confident disposition shines through when she discusses her academics. She is proud of her grades and speaks nicely of her teachers and classmates.
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