We hope our students and families enjoyed tonight’s Senior Recognition Banquet. Our Native American Programs Department really outdid themselves, putting together a fantastic program to honor our Native students from Farmington High, Piedra Vista, Rocinante, and San Juan College High.
We were honored to have Mr. Pax Harvey Jr., Dr. Avery Denny, Ms. Dacia Yazzie, Ms. Glenda Hardy, Ms. Charlotte Simpson, Mr. Nathan Pierantoni, and Superintendent Cody Diehl share their encouraging messages with the students. Mr. Harvey, our keynote speaker, shared his own personal journey with a perfect blend of humor and insight. From humble beginnings and facing challenges to embracing the power of education, his message was truly inspiring.
Guests were treated to a delightful performance by Ms. Esther Dennison’s class while enjoying delicious Navajo tacos and cupcakes served by our staff.
And let's not forget the highlight of the night - our students receiving Pendleton stoles! These stoles are a symbol of their academic excellence and hard work. They earned them for achieving a GPA of 3.7 or higher, and will proudly wear them during their upcoming graduations. What a well-deserved recognition for their achievements!
Huge thanks to tonight’s Master of Ceremony, Mr. Jarrell DeGroat.
FMS Tribal Affiliations: Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Choctaw, Hopi, Jicarilla Apache, Kickapoo, Laguna, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Navajo, Oglala Sioux, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Standing Rock Sioux, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Ute Mountain, and White Mountain Apache.
More photos of this event can be found on our Facebook page.
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