Bobcat Stories

"Being at the White House with First Lady Jill Biden, among other smart, dedicated young women making a difference around the country, was an honor. This is what it means to be seen for our uniquenesses. To all the other New Mexico girls leading change and making a difference in their own communities, remember to speak your truths. Tell your stories. Don’t step down." 

This October, in honor of International Day of the Girl, First Lady Jill Biden celebrated ten young women leaders selected by the White House Gender Policy Council who are leading change and shaping a brighter future in their communities across the United States. One of the ten was Bosque School junior Cheyenne, an artist and photographer who aims to lift up underrepresented communities, including those of her own Chicana, Mexica, and Apache heritage, through creative art forms.  In ninth grade, Cheyenne created and co-edited a book titled South Valley, which features poetry and artwork from fellow youth poets and local community members. “This project started as a celebration of the South Valley because we believe representation matters, especially for people and places often overlooked," said Cheyenne. “Being at the White House with First Lady Jill Biden, among other smart, dedicated young women making a difference around the country, was an honor. This is what it means to be seen for our uniquenesses. To all the other New Mexico girls leading change and making a difference in their own communities, remember to speak your truths. Tell your stories. Don’t step down.”