The above quote is from Tia Heywood (Class of 2017). Read the full memory below:

The first time I was in the Rock I noticed a small exhibit of miniature totem poles by the first floor elevators. I’m from Southeast Alaska, home of the Tlingit, where totem poles are an important aspect of the culture. I stopped in my tracks and looked closer. Were these Northwest Coast totem poles? Yes. Were some Tlingit? Yes! Looking even closer at the caption I noticed the word “Haines”—the name of my hometown—and the name “Wayne Price,” a carver whom I know. I couldn’t believe it. It’s such a small world, even though I’m so far from home. It’s nice to have that small piece of home here so far away—that totem, if you will.