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As graduates get ready to look at the next chapter in their lives, we take a moment to recognize the academic excellence of Native students. It’s a time of year to hear from graduating seniors, proud parents, teachers and administrators about what it took to get to this point. Some high school graduates might be thinking about their first steps on a college campus. College grads are working toward starting a career. Join us to celebrate Native graduates.
Guests:
John Henry Cummings (Navajo and Crow) – NACA graduate
Jessica Becenti (Navajo) – Counselor for Native American Community Academy
Casper Lomayesva (Hopi) – Arizona State University graduate engineering degree in urban planning and musician
Yatibaey Evans (Ahtna) – Alaska Native Education (ANE) Director; former President of the National Indian Education Association
Xena Fe Benally (Navajo) – Student
Break 1 Music: Honor the People (song) Casper Loma Da-Wa (artist) Honor the People (album)
Break 2 Music: We Danced Movement I (song) Cris Derksen (artist) The Cusp (album)
