Navajo Preparatory School celebrates Class of 2022 at graduation ceremony

FARMINGTON — Navajo Preparatory School honored 54 graduates at the graduation ceremony on May 21 at the school's football field here.

The procession of school leaders was headed by Ms. Hozho Naasha Yilnazbah Wauneka-Yellowhorse and Mr. Atsa Hastiin Devin Lansing.

Gabrielle Henderson, president of the senior class, gave the welcome address.

Navajo Nation Council Delegate Amber Kanazbah Crotty was the commencement speaker. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez gave a presidential message to the class.

Navajo Preparatory School graduate Amber White gives her valedictorian address to her peers and the crowd on Saturday, May 21, during the commencement exercises.
Navajo Preparatory School graduate Amber White gives her valedictorian address to her peers and the crowd on Saturday, May 21, during the commencement exercises.

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Salutatorian Oliver Mohs and Valedictorian Amber White both addressed the audience.

Keith Neil, the school's dean of instruction, recognized candidates for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and recipients of athlete of the year awards.

Logan Shirley and Amber Garcia led the ring and tassel ceremony.

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