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Love Letters to Home: Katie Smith of Nome, Alaska

Katie Smith standing in front of a dredge in winter
Katie Smith stands in front of a dredge in Nome, Alaska.

WELCOME TO LOVE LETTERS TO HOME, where RAHI alumni share what they love about their community through a letter.

This week, hear Nome’s own Katie Smith express her gratitude to the community for filling the stands at school sports and to her parents for their love and encouragement.

Listen to Katie’s letter below:

Image at top: Katie Smith standing in front of an old gold dredge outside of Nome. Photo used with permission, 2021.

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