Slideshow: Graduate Season is Here!
Enjoy scenes from Chinle High, St. Michael Indian School, Tsé Nitsaa Deez’áhí, Thoreau High, Navajo Pine High, Ramah High, Wingate High, Navajo Technical University, Tse Yi Gai High, Page High To’Hajiilee High, and Pinon High graduations.
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Navajo Times | Paul Natonabah
Happy seniors walk in the procession at Wingate High School’s graduation on Friday, May 7. Seventy-three seniors graduated.
Happy seniors walk in the procession at Wingate High School’s graduation on Friday, May 7. Seventy-three seniors graduated.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
To’Hajiilee High graduate Austin Long looks on while wearing a monkey mask on Saturday morning during his graduation in To’Hajiilee, N.M.
To’Hajiilee High graduate Austin Long looks on while wearing a monkey mask on Saturday morning during his graduation in To’Hajiilee, N.M.
Navajo Times | Cindy Yurth
Vendors Francine and Valene Hatathlie hawk their wares outside the entrance to Piñon High School’s gymnasium, where the school’s commencement exercises were held Saturday.
Vendors Francine and Valene Hatathlie hawk their wares outside the entrance to Piñon High School’s gymnasium, where the school’s commencement exercises were held Saturday.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Rock Point High graduates and classmates Chrystalana Clark, right, and Ranisha Begay, are shown on Saturday during their graduation in Rock Point, Ariz.
Rock Point High graduates and classmates Chrystalana Clark, right, and Ranisha Begay, are shown on Saturday during their graduation in Rock Point, Ariz.
Navajo Times | Cindy Yurth
An avalanche of balloons rains down on Chinle High School’s 210 graduates in the Wildcat Den Saturday.
An avalanche of balloons rains down on Chinle High School’s 210 graduates in the Wildcat Den Saturday.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
St. Michael High graduate Deana Wilson looks for her family as she walks off the stage with some roses that she’ll give them during her graduation in Fort Defiance on Saturday.
St. Michael High graduate Deana Wilson looks for her family as she walks off the stage with some roses that she’ll give them during her graduation in Fort Defiance on Saturday.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
A Rock Point High graduate walks off the stage as the Navajo Nation flag blows in the wind on Saturday in Rock Point.
A Rock Point High graduate walks off the stage as the Navajo Nation flag blows in the wind on Saturday in Rock Point.
Special to the Times | Krista Allen
Eleanor George beams with joy as she walks with her classmates during Page High’s graduation at Cyclone Stadium on May 18.
Eleanor George beams with joy as she walks with her classmates during Page High’s graduation at Cyclone Stadium on May 18.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Rock Point High graduate Eronimo S. Hummingbird holds his diploma during his graduation on Saturday evening in Rock Point, Ariz.
Rock Point High graduate Eronimo S. Hummingbird holds his diploma during his graduation on Saturday evening in Rock Point, Ariz.
Special to the Times | Krista Allen
Jeremy Tallsalt points to his family as he walks the field with his classmates during the Page High graduation at Cyclone Stadium on May 18.
Jeremy Tallsalt points to his family as he walks the field with his classmates during the Page High graduation at Cyclone Stadium on May 18.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Crownpoint High graduate Ba’hazhoni Crank places her tassel and feather to the opposite side of her cap to indicate she has officially graduated on Friday in Crownpoint.
Crownpoint High graduate Ba’hazhoni Crank places her tassel and feather to the opposite side of her cap to indicate she has officially graduated on Friday in Crownpoint.
Navajo Times | Cindy Yurth
Chinle High School grad Matthew Nez gets a proud bear hug from his father, Vernon Nez, after Saturday’s commencement in the Wildcat Den. Matthew plans to attend Diné College.
Chinle High School grad Matthew Nez gets a proud bear hug from his father, Vernon Nez, after Saturday’s commencement in the Wildcat Den. Matthew plans to attend Diné College.
Navajo Times | Paul Natonabah
Scholarship recipient senior Douglas Whitehorse poses with Sgt. Jon Lopez, left, and Sgt. Catherine Landry of the New Mexico National Guard who awarded the scholarship to him during Tse Yi Gai High’s graduation on Saturday, May 18.
Scholarship recipient senior Douglas Whitehorse poses with Sgt. Jon Lopez, left, and Sgt. Catherine Landry of the New Mexico National Guard who awarded the scholarship to him during Tse Yi Gai High’s graduation on Saturday, May 18.
Navajo Times | Paul Natobabah
Ramah High seniors listen to speakers during their high school graduation ceremony last Thursday, May 16, in Ramah, N.M.
Ramah High seniors listen to speakers during their high school graduation ceremony last Thursday, May 16, in Ramah, N.M.
Navajo Times | Paul Natonabah
Student athletes LaShawna Brown and Dallen Plummer were recognized as Ms. and Mr. Thoreau Athletes during Thoreau High School graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
Student athletes LaShawna Brown and Dallen Plummer were recognized as Ms. and Mr. Thoreau Athletes during Thoreau High School graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Navajo Pine High graduate Monroe Keedo makes his way to the stage during his graduation on Saturday in Navajo, N.M.
Navajo Pine High graduate Monroe Keedo makes his way to the stage during his graduation on Saturday in Navajo, N.M.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Guest speaker Buu Van Nygren, left, a candidate for vice president in last year’s election, begins his speech at the To”Hajiilee High graduation on Saturday.
Guest speaker Buu Van Nygren, left, a candidate for vice president in last year’s election, begins his speech at the To”Hajiilee High graduation on Saturday.
Navajo Times | Cindy Yurth
Piñon High School student body president Deyoun Greyeyes walks under Piñon’s traditional arch Saturday at the school’s commencement. Greyeyes said his future plans are “to improve our national indigenous cultures — the environment, society, culture and economics for my future generation of Diné.”
Piñon High School student body president Deyoun Greyeyes walks under Piñon’s traditional arch Saturday at the school’s commencement. Greyeyes said his future plans are “to improve our national indigenous cultures — the environment, society, culture and economics for my future generation of Diné.”
Navajo Times | Cindy Yurth
Warren Billie descends the bleachers to take his place among Piñon High School’s Class of 2019 Saturday. Billie plans to major in political science at Fort Lewis College and hopes to run for elected office some day.
Warren Billie descends the bleachers to take his place among Piñon High School’s Class of 2019 Saturday. Billie plans to major in political science at Fort Lewis College and hopes to run for elected office some day.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
Cyrus Coan from West Valley City, Utah, takes a selfie with Navajo Technical University guest speaker Winona LaDuke on Friday during commencement in Crownpoint.
Cyrus Coan from West Valley City, Utah, takes a selfie with Navajo Technical University guest speaker Winona LaDuke on Friday during commencement in Crownpoint.
Navajo Times | Paul Natonabah
The top 10 honor students were introduced and recognized with plaques during Thoreau High School’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Seventy-three seniors graduated.
The top 10 honor students were introduced and recognized with plaques during Thoreau High School’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Seventy-three seniors graduated.
Navajo Times | Donovan Quintero
To’Hajiilee High graduates cheer during their graduation on Saturday morning in To”Hajiilee, N.M.
To’Hajiilee High graduates cheer during their graduation on Saturday morning in To”Hajiilee, N.M.
Navajo Times | Pfaul Nfatonabah
Senior Emmitt Castillo gives his salutatorian address Tse Yi Gai High’s graduation on Saturday, May 18. Twenty-one seniors graduated.
Senior Emmitt Castillo gives his salutatorian address Tse Yi Gai High’s graduation on Saturday, May 18. Twenty-one seniors graduated.
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