My name is Cherish Neconish. I was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I am Native American and am enrolled in the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe. My Dakota name is Kimamana To Win which translates to Blue Butterfly Women. I was raised my my grandmother. I grew up in both Sisseton and Flandreau with family from both sides. I attend Flandreau Public School with friends and family. Currently I am taking photograpghy as a class to meet the requirements to graduate with the advanced honors diploma. I plan to graduate in the year of 2022 with my classmates.