EDUCATION

Navajo Prep honors graduating class of 2021

The Daily Times staff
Navajo Prep graduates Kally Gene, left, and salutatorian Cade Allison, right, lead the Class of 2021 onto the football field for the commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduates Kally Gene, left, and salutatorian Cade Allison, right, lead the Class of 2021 onto the football field for the commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduates Kayleigh Mina, left, Aleka James and Dzazhoni Largo take a group selfie while waiting in the Eagles Nest lobby before the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduates Kayleigh Mina, left, Aleka James and Dzazhoni Largo take a group selfie while waiting in the Eagles Nest lobby before the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduates Kalieyah Boyd, Tianna Young and Shaynia Jackson get their picture taken by fellow classmate Dzazhoni Largo in the Eagles Nest lobby before the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduates Kalieyah Boyd, Tianna Young and Shaynia Jackson get their picture taken by fellow classmate Dzazhoni Largo in the Eagles Nest lobby before the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Ryan Montañez gets some adjustment to his cap and tassel by fellow graduate Akua Carr inside the Eagles Nest before the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Ryan Montañez gets some adjustment to his cap and tassel by fellow graduate Akua Carr inside the Eagles Nest before the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Preparatory School Head of School Shawna Becenti addresses the Class of 2021 in the Eagles Nest prior to the start of the commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Preparatory School Head of School Shawna Becenti addresses the Class of 2021 in the Eagles Nest prior to the start of the commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez greets and visits with Navajo Prep's Class of 2021 in the Eagles Nest before the commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez greets and visits with Navajo Prep's Class of 2021 in the Eagles Nest before the commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Kaeden Russell gets her moccasin wrap adjusted in the middle of the processional into the football stadium for the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Kaeden Russell gets her moccasin wrap adjusted in the middle of the processional into the football stadium for the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Brandy Ray walks with members of the Class of 2021 during the processional at commencement exercises on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Brandy Ray walks with members of the Class of 2021 during the processional at commencement exercises on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Isaiah Morris and family members listen and enjoy the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Isaiah Morris and family members listen and enjoy the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep valedictorian Cheyenne Murphy addresses the Class of 2021 and the audience during commencement exercises on May 22.
Navajo Prep valedictorian Cheyenne Murphy addresses the Class of 2021 and the audience during commencement exercises on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Aiona Johnson and family brave the windy conditions during the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Aiona Johnson and family brave the windy conditions during the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate TionTai Woods poses with board members, left to right, Anderson Yazzie Jr., Sherrick Roanhorse, Matthew Tso, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and board member Charley Long during the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate TionTai Woods poses with board members, left to right, Anderson Yazzie Jr., Sherrick Roanhorse, Matthew Tso, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and board member Charley Long during the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Tristan Cly turns his tassel from left to right during the ring and tassel ceremony part of the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Tristan Cly turns his tassel from left to right during the ring and tassel ceremony part of the 2021 commencement exercises on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Mary Cleveland and family celebrate as they exit the football field at the conclusion of the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Mary Cleveland and family celebrate as they exit the football field at the conclusion of the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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Navajo Prep graduate Jesse McCray and family exit the football field at the conclusion of the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
Navajo Prep graduate Jesse McCray and family exit the football field at the conclusion of the 2021 commencement ceremony on May 22.
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