Thirty-nine students earn Navajo bilingual seal
Courtesy | President Buu Nygren
President Buu Nygren stands with students April 17 outside Fire Rock Navajo Casino in Gallup after they received the 2026 Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency, a recognition for students who demonstrated proficiency in Diné Bizaad and English.
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Thirty-nine students from 16 high schools earned the 2026 Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency, a recognition for students who demonstrated proficiency in Diné Bizaad and English.
The students were honored April 17 during the Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency Award Ceremony at Fire Rock Navajo Casino in Gallup. The students each received a plaque, a shawl or robe and a tablet, according to the Bureau of Indian Education.
The program lists 11 students in the superior category: Keely Welch of Tuba City High School, Grant Meyers of St. Michael Indian School, Wright Sandoval of Tse’ Yi’ Gai High School, Amber Bizardie of San Juan College High School, Chandalynn Faber and Larren Charley of Many Farms High School, Jacob Talker of Shonto Preparatory School, Jaysiah Arviso of Miyamura High School, Lalaina Becenti of Navajo Preparatory School, Karianna Sandoval of Cuba High School and Tyrus Begaye of Aztec High School.
To read the full article, please see the June 4, 2026, edition of the Navajo Times.
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