Clarinda Underwood:
CLASS OF 1977
North Beach High SchoolClass of 1977
Ocean shores, WA
Central Washington UniversityClass of 1983
Ellensburg, WA
Clarinda's Story
I have been working with my Quinault people in the newspaper business. I majored into Public Relations, Communications and Mass Communications and graduate from CWU. Originally, In the beginning I was going to become a nurse when I attended courses at the U of W when I was 15 and 16 in the summer time. That is what my Gramma Vi wanted me to do. When I graduated from Grays Harbor College that was my intention. My goals changed as I went to college for over 5 years. I wanted to go into music, dance, PE, Physical Therapy, Languages, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Alcohol Counselor even after I graduated from CWU. After I got out of CWU, I intended to be a disc jockey and sing and dance all day long enjoying my life. That didn't happen. I had three sons. And lately, I've been re...Expand for more
al busy with my son's busy high school schedule. However, my identity of being Native has blossomed over the years. I have become proud of being Indian. As I was attending high school I honestly was ashamed of it. I have come full circle and been healing from that negativity of self-hatred. I embrace my heritage fully today.
Currently, I am serving my Quinault people as a 6th Councilwoman on the Quinault Tribal Council. It's been a new door and it has also been a difficult position to be in. But I honestly believe I am doing the best I know how in regard to making decisions that will help our people. Also, I have a new baby in my life, he is my nephew's little baby boy. And they live with me. He's the cutest little boy, red blonde hair and blue eyes! We are blessed!
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