Miss Indian Arizona - Scottsdale Parada del Sol

This is Miss Indian Arizona 2023-2024. Laney Lupe of the White Mountain Apache Tribe
missindianarizona.com/
"On October 14, 2023, Laney Lupe, an enrolled member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, was crowned Miss Indian Arizona during the 62nd Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program held at the Chandler Center for the Arts. Laney is the tenth members from her community to hold the title of Miss Indian Arizona Laney Maria Lupe is the 22-year-old daughter of Fitzgerald and Eliza Lupe. Laney Graduated from Park University and received her Bachelor's degree majoring in Sports & Exercise Science focusing on Exercise Physiology.

"Laney's platform as Miss Indian Arizona is "Promoting the Importance of Being Physically Active."" Laney states: "I want to help prepare the younger generation when they start their future journey, especially any indigenous student-athletes. I want to maintain and apply my craft in any given situation and continue to advance my learning thorough new experiences in any shadow or volunteer opportunities.""

"As Miss Indian Arizona Laney will now face a rigorous year of travel to many Arizona Indian reservations and special appearances at various schools, pow-wows, and other state events. She will also travel to several out of state events. In addition to this schedule, she is expected to maintain her school attendance which will be very challenging. The Miss Indian Arizona Association's philosophy is that education is a very high priority.

Miss Indian Arizona 2nd Attendant is Tonana Ben from the Navajo Nation. Tonana is the 20-year-old daughter of Gerld Ben and Brenlla Gilmore. Tonana is majoring in Biological Science with an emphasis in Biomedical Studies at Arizona State University. As she plans for graduate school she would like to attend her dream school, the University of Washington. There she would like to pursue a career in Indigenous Genetic Research. Tonana states "My goal is to improve indigenous health for the future generations to come while protecting our data sovereignty. Something we still fight to protect today."

scottsdaleparade.com/
"The annual parade & community celebration attracts over 30,000 people and provides an opportunity to showcase the history, participating school groups, bands, live musical entertainment, and great shopping. Plan on being in old town Scottsdale all day with your friends to experience Arizona’s old west entertainment. Groups and bus tours are welcome and there is plenty of parking for large vehicles.

"The Parada del Sol Historic Parade has been a Scottsdale, AZ tradition since 1953. The streets of Old Town Scottsdale welcome over 30,000 spectators and nearly 150 Parade entries marching down Scottsdale Road.

"Beginning immediately after the Parade, The Trail’s End Festival is a huge block party for all ages, featuring live concerts, food, and fun. And the KIDZ Zone with games, pony rides and much more will keep the lil cowpokes happy. There will be many food and merchandise vendors located throughout the area and food trucks featured during the Trail’s End Festival.

Scottsdale Parada del Sol 2024
Parada del Sol 2024

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Taken on: February 3, 2024

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