Twenty-two Ignacio High School students received their diplomas on the Ignacio High School Sports Field before friends, family and loved ones. The grandstands were packed – a stark contrast to previous years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackie Carrillo, Lexy Young and Yllana Howe line up prior to commencement ceremonies.
Southern Ute Tribal Council members Vanessa Torres and Lorelei Cloud are joined by Southern Ute Education Department Director, LaTitia Taylor.
Members of the Ignacio School District, Ignacio School Board of Education, Town of Ignacio and Southern Ute Tribal Council.
Avaleena Nanaeto and Monika Lucero raise their hands in victory upon the podium.
Gabe Tucson and Eliza Cruz wave to family and friends upon the podium.
Angela Baker and Rhianna Carel walk side by side over the podium.
Yllana Howe and Cyrus Naranjo wave to those in attendance from the podium.
Graduate, Elisia Cruz shows her joy during the 2022 Commencement Ceremony of the graduating class of the Ignacio High School.
Vie Chair, Ramona Eagle of the Southern Ute Tribal Council waves as she is introduced.
Southern Ute Tribal Council members, Vanessa Torres and Lorelei Cloud.
Ignacio Superintendent of Schools Chris deKay welcomed all those in attendance at the 2022 Ignacio High School Graduation.
Alric Hudson introduces Aimee Larsen who gave the Commencement Address.
Aimee Larsen gave the Commencement Address.
A cap, gown, and stoll were on display before they were presented to the mother of 2022 Ignacio High School classmate Joshua Middlebrook who passed away.
A cap, gown, and stoll were on display before they were presented to the mother of 2022 Ignacio High School classmate Joshua Middlebrook who passed away.
Cyrus Naranjo hugs his mother, Marvina Olguin during the parent dedication.
Kierra Fournier and her mother Ronalynn.
Yllana Howe presented her mother, Marquetta Cloud with flowers during the Parent's Recognition.
Alric Hudson shakes the hand of Ignacio School Board of Education Treasurer Lela Baker.
Gabe Tuscon shakes the hand of Southern Ute Vice-chair, Ramona Eagle.
Cam'Ron Doyebi accepts his diploma from Board of Education President Allen McCaw.
Eliza Cruz shakes the hand of Southern Ute Vice-Chair, Ramona Eagle.
Lexy Young receives her diploma from Board of Education President Allen McCaw.
Yllana Howe gets a handshake and a smile from Ignacio Superintendent of Schools, Chris deKay.
Cyrus Naranjo proudfully raises his diploma.
Rhianna Carel receives a congratulatory hug from Southern Ute Vice-Chair Ramona Eagle.
Avaleena Nanaeto receives her diploma and proudly displays the Sac and Fox tribal seal on her stoll.
Monika Lucero receives her diploma.
SyRya Coyote receives her diploma.
Lexy Young receives her diploma.
Alric Hudson receives her diploma.
Cyrus Naranjo waves during the parade following the Ignacio High School graduation.
Alric Hudson flashes a peace sign from his car during the parade.
Rhianna Carel gives a cheerful wave as she cruises down Goddard Ave., after the Ignacio High School Graduation.
Aliza Cruz takes a cruise with her grandfather, Pete Vigil down mainstreet Ignacio.
