Native Max Magazine Feb/March 2015 Sports Issue | Page 4

CONTENTS FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015 20 EDITOR’S WELCOME F or the first time ever, we present to you, the Sports’ issue. To narrow down our focus on outstanding Natives in sports such as boxers Kali “KO” Reis and Derek Hinkey, and the ladies of Haskell University, we decided to leave out all of the typical sections; style, art, etc. (With an exception to “Spring Breeze”, a spring fashion editorial by our talented photographer Ryan Young, because we need some sort of fashion!) This is a first in Native Max history, but these talented athletes deserve the spotlight! Reis traveled to Bermuda and brought back a championship along with the spirit of her people once held captive. Hinkey is a true warrior who’s making a statement in the world of boxing. And last but not least – the unstoppable Lady Indians. Exceeding expectations and limits, Jenine Coriz and the rest of the team are dominating the courts and proving that strong hearts and spirits should never be underestimated. As always, enjoy! KELLY HOLMES FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 4 NATIVE MAX MAGAZINE FEB/MAR 2015 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KELLY HOLMES MANAGING EDITOR JOHNNIE SISNEROS MARKETING DIRECTORS MARCUS TSOSIE BECCA KIRK BEAUTY / FASHION CO-EDITORS CHELSEA CHEE KRYSTINA BIA HELEN ORO STAFF WRITERS GIA BOLTON, DARYL BEGAYE, NOEL ALTAHA, RYAN YOUNG, JOLONZO GOLDTOOTH, TYRELL BEGAY, ANTHONY BURRIS, EVERETT BAXTER PHOTOGRAPHERS RYAN YOUNG, TARA WESTON CONTRIBUTORS RHONDA TREE-MANGAN, DEREK HINKEY, SKYE MANIKATERI, KALI REIS, LEONARDO TILLETT, RYAN YOUNG, SHANE FLANAGAN, ECHO KEO, LOIS STEVENS, JENINE CORIZ, KORTNEY MEAT, KELI WARRIOR, JENNAH WILLIAMS, TAHNEE STANDS, TINAYA MURPHY, HASKELL 24 ATHLETICS, NATIVE MAX MAGAZINE is published (starting June 1, 2014) eleven times per year by Native Max & Other Media Ventures, LLC. To obtain additional copies, please email [email protected]. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. COPYRIGHT 2014, Native Max & Other Media Ventures, LLC. Published in Denver, Colorado, by Native Max & Other Media Ventures. NATIVE MAX & OTHER MEDIA VENTURES LLC CANNOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR UNSOLICITED SUBMISSIONS, MANUSCRIPTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. WHILE EVERY CARE IS TAKEN, PRICES AND DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND NATIVE MAX & OTHER MEDIA VENTURES LLC TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR OMISSIONS OR ERRORS. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PUBLISH AND EDIT ANY CONTENT SUBMITTED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 FEATURES 8 LEADING LADIES OF LAWRENCE: THE HASKELL UNIVERSITY’S WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM 16 WHAT A KNOCKOUT: Q & A WITH KALI “KO” REIS 20 DEREK HINKEY: A TRUE WARRIOR WOMENS STYLE 24 SPRING BREEZE FEB/MAR 2015 NATIVE MAX MAGAZINE 5