Ignacio High School Seniors stand proudly in front of their friends, family, and fellow students as they receive their awards for academic excellence. During the event Ignacio Elementary School second graders sang the National Anthem, National Honor Society welcomed new inductees, and attendees heard closing remarks from the Ignacio School Board members.

Tribal Council Treasurer, Marvin Pinnecoose is the key speaker of the 35th Annual Academic Awards Banquet hosted by the Ignacio School District Accountability Committee on Monday, May 1. Pinnecoose gave a motivational speech to all students and families in attendance, wishing them all good luck in their educational endeavors.