NAVAJO NATION

The Sanostee community celebrates graduates, student promotions

Noel Lyn Smith
nsmith@daily-times.com
Northwest High School graduate Devin Brown participates in a no contact parade on July 17 in Sanostee. The parade was organized by Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team to recognize students from the community who graduated or were promoted to kindergarten and high school.
Northwest High School graduate Devin Brown participates in a no contact parade on July 17 in Sanostee. The parade was organized by Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team to recognize students from the community who graduated or were promoted to kindergarten and high school.
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Tiona Wadsworth, left, and Talicia Yazzie wait for the parade on July 17 to celebrate graduates and the promotion of students from Sanostee. Wadsworth was promoted from eighth grade at Newcomb Middle School and Yazzie graduated from Richfield High School in Richfield, Utah.
Tiona Wadsworth, left, and Talicia Yazzie wait for the parade on July 17 to celebrate graduates and the promotion of students from Sanostee. Wadsworth was promoted from eighth grade at Newcomb Middle School and Yazzie graduated from Richfield High School in Richfield, Utah.
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Roshana John secures balloons on her truck before the start of the parade to recognize graduates from Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter on July 17 in Sanostee. John's son, Zachary John, graduated from Newcomb High School.
Roshana John secures balloons on her truck before the start of the parade to recognize graduates from Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter on July 17 in Sanostee. John's son, Zachary John, graduated from Newcomb High School.
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Cyrus McDonald, member of Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team, directs a participant for the parade to recognize graduates from Sanostee on July 17.
Cyrus McDonald, member of Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team, directs a participant for the parade to recognize graduates from Sanostee on July 17.
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Kiona Lewis Chase graduated from Newcomb High School and was among graduates participating in a parade and drive-thru event organized by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team members on July 17 in Sanostee.
Kiona Lewis Chase graduated from Newcomb High School and was among graduates participating in a parade and drive-thru event organized by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team members on July 17 in Sanostee.
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Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team member Beronica Barber sorts through certificates to give to students from the Sanostee community on July 17.
Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team member Beronica Barber sorts through certificates to give to students from the Sanostee community on July 17.
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A vehicle is decorated to honor a graduate from Northwest High School in Shiprock. Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team recognized graduates from the Sanostee community on July 17.
A vehicle is decorated to honor a graduate from Northwest High School in Shiprock. Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the chapter's emergency response team recognized graduates from the Sanostee community on July 17.
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Vehicles line up to start the parade organized on July 17 by Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and members of the chapter's emergency response team to recognize graduates from Head Start to college who have connection to the Sanostee community.
Vehicles line up to start the parade organized on July 17 by Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and members of the chapter's emergency response team to recognize graduates from Head Start to college who have connection to the Sanostee community.
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Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter President Frank Smith announces the names of students from the community who graduated high school or college or promoted from Head Start and eighth grade during a parade and drive-thru event on July 17 in Sanostee.
Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter President Frank Smith announces the names of students from the community who graduated high school or college or promoted from Head Start and eighth grade during a parade and drive-thru event on July 17 in Sanostee.
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Talia Curley completed Sanostee Head Start and was recognized for her promotion to kindergarten during a no contact parade and drive-thru by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter on July 17. The event recognized students who reached such milestones or graduated from high school or college.
Talia Curley completed Sanostee Head Start and was recognized for her promotion to kindergarten during a no contact parade and drive-thru by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter on July 17. The event recognized students who reached such milestones or graduated from high school or college.
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Newcomb High School graduate Zhoniba Belone, left, and Career Prep High School graduate Cheyanne Rockwell wait for the parade to start on July 17 in Sanostee. Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the emergency response team organized a no contact parade and drive-thru event to recognize graduates from the community.
Newcomb High School graduate Zhoniba Belone, left, and Career Prep High School graduate Cheyanne Rockwell wait for the parade to start on July 17 in Sanostee. Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter officials and the emergency response team organized a no contact parade and drive-thru event to recognize graduates from the community.
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Northwest High School graduate Devin Brown receives his gift from the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team on July 17 in Sanostee.
Northwest High School graduate Devin Brown receives his gift from the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team on July 17 in Sanostee.
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Sanostee residents watch the no contact parade on July 17 to recognize students from the community who graduated or promoted to kindergarten or eighth grade.
Sanostee residents watch the no contact parade on July 17 to recognize students from the community who graduated or promoted to kindergarten or eighth grade.
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Kiona Lewis Chase, right, receives a certificate and gift from Beroncia Barber, a member of Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team, on July 17 in Sanostee.
Kiona Lewis Chase, right, receives a certificate and gift from Beroncia Barber, a member of Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team, on July 17 in Sanostee.
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A parade participate hands out snacks to residents watching the parade for graduates on July 17 in Sanostee.
A parade participate hands out snacks to residents watching the parade for graduates on July 17 in Sanostee.
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A pair of college graduates from Sanostee drive by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter area after participating in a parade on July 17 to recognize their graduations. Chapter officials and members of the chapter's emergency response team organized to celebrate students from the community.
A pair of college graduates from Sanostee drive by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter area after participating in a parade on July 17 to recognize their graduations. Chapter officials and members of the chapter's emergency response team organized to celebrate students from the community.
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San Juan College graduate Tristeen Blueeyes, right, stands with her daughter, Lucia Blueeyes, after participating in the parade for graduates and student promotions on July 17 by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í officials and the chapter's emergency response team. Lucia was promoted to kindergarten from Sanostee Head Start.
San Juan College graduate Tristeen Blueeyes, right, stands with her daughter, Lucia Blueeyes, after participating in the parade for graduates and student promotions on July 17 by the Tsé Alnaozt'i'í officials and the chapter's emergency response team. Lucia was promoted to kindergarten from Sanostee Head Start.
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At left, Gerald Henderson and Beroncia Barber, Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team members, organize gift bags for the community's high school or college graduates and student promotions on July 17 in Sanostee.
At left, Gerald Henderson and Beroncia Barber, Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter's authorized local emergency response team members, organize gift bags for the community's high school or college graduates and student promotions on July 17 in Sanostee.
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Residents in Sanostee watch the no contact parade on July 17 that recognized students from the community who either graduated or were promoted to kindergarten or eighth grade.
Residents in Sanostee watch the no contact parade on July 17 that recognized students from the community who either graduated or were promoted to kindergarten or eighth grade.
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At left, Mae Mallahan, community service coordinator with Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter, and Shelia Mitchell, account maintenance for Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter, sort vegetables to give to graduates during a non-contact event on July 17 to recognize graduates in Sanostee.
At left, Mae Mallahan, community service coordinator with Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter, and Shelia Mitchell, account maintenance for Tsé Alnaozt'i'í Chapter, sort vegetables to give to graduates during a non-contact event on July 17 to recognize graduates in Sanostee.
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