Congratulations Class of 2017
Friday - June 9, 2017 by Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
The Graduating Class of 2017, let their caps fly, celebrating their successful graduation from Ignacio High School, on Saturday, May 24.
Brianna Olguin, escorted by her uncle Franklin Thompson, waves as she climbs the podium during the presentation of students, which began the commencement ceremonies.
Lorenzo “Woody” Pena shakes hands with Southern Ute Vice Chairman, Alex S. Cloud before being presented with his diploma.
Ignacio High School graduates patiently await their classmates after accepting their respective diplomas.
Ignacio High School graduates; Josiah Tessler, Cameron Weaver and Hunter Frost stand in anticipation, ready to accept their graduation diplomas.
Tribal expression was evident with beaded caps and eagle feathers during the graduation ceremonies, as adorned by Jade Richards (left) and Hunter Frost.
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum















Ignacio High School presented the 45-student graduating class of 2017 before family, friends and loved ones, during the commencement ceremonies, held on the Ignacio Sports Field, Saturday, May 27. The processional was performed by the Bobcat Pride Band, and the National Anthem was sung by members of the IHS Choir. Ignacio alumni Jordan Larsen, adorned in red and black suspenders, gave a rousing commencement address.