10/16/2026
A Culture of Caring, Connection, and Laughter!
Cherokee Central Schools had the honor of welcoming Chance Lee Rush to campus for a day filled with inspiration, connection, and plenty of laughter!
Chance is a Native American motivational speaker, comedian, actor, and former collegiate athlete who travels throughout Native communities sharing messages of encouragement, resilience, and personal growth through humor and storytelling.
He started his day touring CCS and joining us in celebrating a special Decision Day milestone for one of our student-athletes. He then spent time with our varsity football team, sharing an important message about one thing we can always control in life: our individual character. A powerful reminder that our choices, actions, and how we treat others define who we are, both on and off the field.
Chance wrapped up the day with our staff during our Culture of Caring Day, bringing plenty of laughter while reminding us of our mission, our purpose, and why we show up each day for our students, families, and CCS community.
Sometimes, the best motivation comes through laughter, shared experiences, and simply coming together to remember the difference we make.
His messages throughout the day reflected our Cherokee Core Values, especially Strong Individual Character, Sense of Humor, Group Harmony, and Sense of Place. They reminded us that Living Gadugi means supporting one another, leading with character, and recognizing the importance of the relationships that make our Braves family strong.
A big Sgi to Chance Rush for sharing his time, energy, and humor with our CCS community! Thank you for reminding us that laughter can bring us together, character guides our actions, and caring for one another helps keep our Braves in Balance.
