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| Greyhills Academy approved for reauthorization |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - The Education Committee of the Navajo Nation Council held a regular meeting at Greyhills Academy Auditorium on June 16. One of the items on the agenda was the reauthorization of Greyhills Academy High School (GAHS).
Jonathan Nez, council delegate from Shonto, sponsored Legislation No. 0849-10 for sanctioning and reauthorizing the grant at GAHS.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
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| Hopi High graduates honor milestones
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POLACCA, Ariz. - Brannon Sidney, president of the Hopi High School Student Council, kicked off the graduation ceremony by talking about the milestones the class made this past school year. "We made it," he told his classmates. The crowd responded with applause as 115 students graduated May 27 at Bruins football stadium. Approximately 3,000 attended the event.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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| Polacca Head Start traditional gardening project |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Despite the windy weather conditions, the Polacca Head Start Garden Project and Ms. Kaursgowva's class planted heirloom traditional seeds in their new terrace garden. This is the second annual planting celebration for Polacca Head Start.
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Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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| Hopi Bookmobile provides many services to Hopi communities |
MOENCOPI, Ariz. - The Hopi Bookmobile or "Tutuqayki Sikisve" made a stop in Upper Moenkopi on May 20 to provide reading material and media such as DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes and Internet access to residents. The Bookmobile, provided by the Hopi Department of Education, goes to all the villages to provide library material.
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
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| Tuba City Junior High Band performs
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On May 19 the Tuba City Junior High band presented the final performance of the year. Under the direction of Morris Nesmith, the band's performance included the guitar classes.
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Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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| Tuba City superintendent wants to improve district |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - Tuba City Unified School District (TCUSD) Superintendent Bill Higgins was always told by his parents to leave the campsite better than when they found it when camping. That is his motto in life and his work ethic as superintendent.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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| NAU to host American Indian Teacher Education Conference |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The Campaign for High School Equity, a coalition of leading civil rights organizations focused on high school education reform, reported recently that less than half of American Indian and Alaska Native students graduate each year, compared with more than 70 percent of all students nationwide.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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| Hopi Junior High promotes 85 students |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Keynote speakers Kelly Keith and Allyssa Begay told junior high students how to handle college. The dynamic duo spoke during the Hopi Jr. High promotion last Wednesday night. In all, 85 students were promoted during the ceremony at Bruins football stadium. About 500 attended the event.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
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| Udall Foundation selects ASU student for intern program |
PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Udall Foundation has selected Nicholet Deschine, a graduate student from ASU's College of Public Programs, as a 2010 Native American Congressional Intern.
Deschine is one of a dozen students selected for the highly regarded internship program in Washington, D.C., which places Native students in positions where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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| Hopi grad excels in athletics, journalism |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Hopi High's Shelby Yellowhorse ended her senior year in great fashion with awards for athletics and journalism. Yellowhorse, who maintained a B average, was active throughout the year. She served as manager for the boys basketball and football teams. She also enjoyed her art class. She is the daughter of Mardell Lomayestewa and stepfather Aaron Scott of Shungopavi.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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| Hopi High graduation set for May 27 |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Rick Baker, the legendary Hopi High boys cross country coach, will be the keynote speaker at Hopi High's graduation at 4 p.m. May 27. Hopi Chairman LeRoy Shingoitewa, Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr., National Honor Society sponsor Carrie Joseph and Kimberly Secklestewa from special education will also be speaking.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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| Greyhills Academy recognizes students, teachers |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On May 11, Greyhills Academy recognized students for outstanding accomplishments. Numerous students were recognized for most improved, best attendance and the top 10 from each category. Categories included department recognitions, such as the Career Technical Program, Diné Studies and Fine Arts, Exceptional Services, Freshman Academy and Social Sciences, Math and Sciences and Student Council.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
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| Arizona Highways officials pay special visit to Hopi High |
POLACCA, Ariz. - Hopi High School's radio broadcast and journalism class had two incredible events that were combined. Hopi High won 12 radio broadcast awards and two journalism awards during the spring Arizona Interscholastic Press Association awards ceremony at Arizona State University. Unfortunately, the students weren't able to go down for the event.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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| Parent committee praises Greyhills school board |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On May 10, the Greyhills School Board held their regular monthly meeting. During the call to the public, Sarah Tunney, vice president for the Parent Advisory Committee, gave praise to the board and school, on behalf of the parents for their commitment to educating their children and to help them succeed.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
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| Hopi High JROTC honors new, outgoing cadets at 8th Annual Military Ball |
POLACCA, Ariz. - The Hopi Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) had an impressive school year this year. What better way to end the school year than by ending with a Military Ball. The ball took place May 1 with the receiving line starting at 6:10 p.m. The cadets, parents of cadets, special guests and staff were greeted by the staff officers and others. The services started at 6:30 p.m. with a prayer by Rod Pongyesea. The posting of colors was conducted by the JROTC Honor Guard.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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| Greyhills students utilize green building techniques |
TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On April 24, Greyhills Academy students under the direction of Construction Technical Education (CTE) teacher Eric Tooke were able to use recycled paper to make concrete blocks.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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| Shonto Prep brings home Science and Engineering gold
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PHOENIX, Ariz. - Shonto Preparatory School Talented and Gifted students brought home 10 medals and awards after participating in the 2010 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AZSEF) on March 23-26.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
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| Hopi High radio students attend journalism conference
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PORTLAND, Ore. - Four Hopi High School journalism and radio students competed in national competitions while attending the national Journalism Education Association (JEA) Conference April 15-18.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
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| TC Primary students raise funds for field trip
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - On April 21, the Tuba City Primary School second graders held a carnival to raise funds for a field trip to 'Out of Africa' wildlife park.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
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| STAR students present service learning projects |
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PHOENIX, Ariz. - Three young Navajo students represented the STAR School at the 2010 Year End Celebration of the Learn and Serve Arizona program to present eight separate projects funded by Learn and Serve Arizona.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Path to ASU, scholarship leads through kitchen |
TEMPE, Ariz. - Putting together a meal for her five brothers and sisters on weekends meant getting creative for LaDawn Yazzie. Fending for herself and her siblings on the Navajo Nation became a challenge worthy of "Throwdown With Bobby Flay," minus the fancy ingredients.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| NAJA director visits Hopi High radio students |
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POLACCA, Ariz. - Jeff Harjo, executive director of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA), recently visited Hopi High School to tell students about scholarships and journalism camps that the association has available.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Diné College archers continue to hit the mark
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TSAILE, Ariz. - Diné College Archery Team Head Coach Anthony Goldtooth and Assistant Coach Fray Gray are pleased to announce that second year archer Duane Hanley has been named Academic All-American.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Title VII makes funding for Native students possible
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TUBA CITY, Ariz. - In the past couple of weeks there have been public hearings regarding Title VII. Many wonder what it all entails. The public hearing at Greyhills Academy was presented by Dr. Tanya Gorman Keith from the Federal Projects Office.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Finance and Accounting Scholarship Project |
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Budget and Finance Committee of the Navajo Nation Council met April 6 and passed legislation amending the eligibility requirements to the Finance and Accounting Scholarship Project, which is administered by the Navajo Nation Investment Committee through the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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