Chairman Clement J. Frost welcomes graduates and families to the 2016 Education Department’s Recognition Banquet Friday, June 24 at the Multi-Purpose Facility.

Student speaker, Cameron Bean, 2016 graduate of Aledo High School in Aledo, TX gives a speech to fellow graduates about how sports influenced his life and schooling.

Adelle Hight, Ignacio High School graduate, accepts a Pendleton blanket for her recent accomplishment from Southern Ute Chairman Clement J. Frost on Friday, June 24 during the Southern Ute Education Department’s Annual Recognition Banquet.

Daniel Santistevan, Durango High School graduate, shakes hands with Chairman Clement J. Frost at the Education Department’s Annual Banquet recognizing Tribal and JOM grads.

Janet Washington receives her award from Chairman Clement J. Frost for graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Colorado Christian University.

Photo Credit: Sacha Smith | The Southern Ute Drum