Sabrina Smith has the unique distinction as the first ever Maori to graduate from CUNY. During the Hunter College commencement yesterday, Sabrina proudly displayed her roots over the cap and gown. A traditional cloak, made from feathers of three different species, from her Ngati Kuri tribe was draped over her gown. The kiwi feathers symbolize stability. Feathers from the New Zealand kuaka bird represents her migration from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere. The last set of feathers are from the native New Zealand pigeon.

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