Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy: Ryanne Jordan, Fashion Student

The Chickasaw Nation

At 15, Ryanne demonstrated her commitment to a career in fashion by choosing to attend the Arts Academy over a mandatory cheerleading clinic at the same time. It meant she would no longer be on the squad. She doesn't regret her choice.

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