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MEHS Senior sweeps Native Youth Olympics

by KCAW News | May 2, 2023 | The Morning Interview

Mt. Edgecumbe High School senior Colton Paul broke a world record and took home seven medals at this year's Native Youth Olympics. Daily Sitka Sentinel Sports editor Garland Kennedy joined KCAW's Brooke Schafer discuss Paul's performance. Read More

Putting your best foot forward at the Native Youth Olympics

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | May 2, 2016 | Local News, Syndicated

Mt. Edgecumbe High School sent fifteen students to the Native Youth Olympics in Anchorage last weekend (4-2-16 to 4-23-16). The event draws Alaskan Native teens from around the state in three days of intense competition. Read More

Native Youth Olympics connects athletes with culture

by KCAW News | Apr 22, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Mt. Edgecumbe High School seniors Johnna Bouker (Dillingham) and Brittany Woods-Orrison (Rampart) discuss their participation in this year's Native Youth Olympics. The pair talk about the physical skills required in each event, as well as the cultural connections. With NYO coach Archie Young.Downloadable audio. Read More