2025 Senior Wall of Fame

ADAIR

Adair Class of 2025 from South Tama High School.

First off, he totally rocked this photoshoot! He is a fun-loving, easy-going, talented young man! After this shoot, I am so excited to take the second one. He is going to bust out his instruments! He plays many and hopes to become a producer; that is so dope! For future plans, he is looking into two universities that will help him with his passion: UNI and a school in Florida; his dream school is UNI, and he would like to stay close to home. He said his mom wanted him close by! OMG, my heart, that is the sweetest; he clearly is a family man through and through! Adair, you're almost done, a little over 30 days, and you will be graduating! I know your mom is so very proud! Thank you, Garika. I had a ton of fun, and your son is so sweet!

©Tashina Azure-Azure Sky Photography 2025

Leland

Senior Class of 2025 Spotlight is this easy-going, cheerful, talented, creative, and handsome young man, Leland, out of East Marshall High School!

First, this young man will go down in my photography history book as the first senior to struggle with a serious face!

I had to work extra hard to get him to be serious. This was definitely a first for me! Right out of the gate, I was this big weirdo, and I asked him are you familiar with my work? He said no and basically told me he was here for his mom! I always love to hear that from my young men seniors, it just shows how much love and admiration they have for their mom...I even captured a small moment with him and Mom together, being goofy and getting ready.

One of Leland's highlights is he is a Basketball player. For his future endeavors, he is thinking about Sports Journalism and Photography! Woo hoo! I am excited to see his photography career take off! His mom wants him to go to Haskell, but he is thinking Iowa State University. He is still unsure and has a little bit of time to decide.

1st Location: This photoshoot was taken at the beautiful Ledges State Park in Boone, Iowa!

I am so very proud of Leland, he is such a big sweetheart and has a kind heart!

His Favorite Memory:

The places basketball has taken him to play and see. His favorite game was against Denver last year. He made 8 threes and scored 29 points on the night.

Shoot Location: East Marshall High School. Poor Leland was feeling under the weather during this shoot, but as you can tell, it didn't faze him. He looks flawless!

Poses directed by his Mom, Lauryn, capturing her vision was so much fun!

Wokiksuya

Senior Class of 2025 Spotlight is the brilliant, talented, creative, and beautiful Wokiksuya out of Vermillion High School!

She inspires her little cousins who watch her dance Jingle at Powwow's near and far. Currently, she is on the Yearbook Committee, but she really enjoys her time with friends! Future Plans: attend Haskell Indian Nations University!

More about the photoshoot...

She wanted to have a Sunrise Photoshoot at Haskell. So we were back at the Medicine Wheel, and it was so beautiful and calm, you could feel all the good medicine. The Sun was coming over the beautiful trees and field and baby girl was just cold but living her best life. She had two outfits that really fit her personality. Her Ribbon Skirt was created and designed by her talented Mom, Deidre.

I am so very proud and in awe of this young lady! She is truly one of a kind and has the biggest heart! I am very excited about your next journey to see you Yam and Tibby all at the same University. You will all have a blast!! Keep on creating and dancing! Congratulations Babygirl, auntie loves you always!!!!