Fort Defiance graduation 2018

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate adjusts her hat for Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Jayden Beasley receives a help in adjusting her hat after she slides into place for Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Jayden Beasley receives a help in adjusting her hat after she slides into place for Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Mitchell Dorries (center) squeezes into place for Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from Fort Defiance High School's Class of 2018 group photo before the start of their commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates wait together for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Tanner Smith waits with classmates for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Rian Lipinski adjusts his cap as he waits with classmates for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Daniel Stearlings finds time for a photograph pretending to drive a golf cart while dressed for graduation. He waits for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Michael Martin is held by classmates as they pass the time capturing a fun photograph with one another. They wait for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

One graduate helps a classmate with pinning a pink ribbon to his gown, in honor of a teacher who has battled breast cancer. They wait together for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates wait together for the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduating members of choir sing together as part of the senior showcase. They sing just before the start of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A board shows portraits of all the graduates. Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony was held at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Salutatorian Michael Reefe delivers the opening speech at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Salutatorian Michael Reefe delivers the opening speech at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Senior class president Kaylee Kaznosky introduces the guest speaker at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Science teacher Brent Hull delivers the commencement address at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Senior class president Kaylee Kaznosky listens to the commencement address at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Science teacher Brent Hull delivers the commencement address at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Science teacher Brent Hull finishes his commencement address by singing a song just for the graduates at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate laughs as science teacher Brent Hull finishes his commencement address by singing a song just for the graduates at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate laughs as science teacher Brent Hull finishes his commencement address by singing a song just for the graduates at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Science teacher Brent Hull finishes his commencement address by singing a song just for the graduates at Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Principal Larry Landes talks about the "Indian Way" as he talks about the school and it's students during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Justin Wyatt Alford waits to her his name called as the first set to walk across the stage during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Principal Larry Landes awards a diploma to a graduate during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate looks at his diploma after returning to his seat during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate looks at her diploma as she stands with others, waiting to sit after returning to their seats after walking the stage during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Leonardo Gonzales spreads arms while in celebration as he walks across the stage to receive his diploma during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Diploma in hand, graduate Leonardo Gonzales talks a moment to touch the smooth head of Principal Larry Landes during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Diploma in hand, graduate Leonardo Gonzales talks a moment to kiss the top of the head of Principal Larry Landes during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Amanda Lee Humphreys receives her diploma during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduate Cheyenne Kay Moyers stops to hug the person serving as usher as she follows her row up to the stage during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Valedictorian Joyner Miller delivers the closing speech during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Valedictorian Joyner Miller delivers the closing speech during Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates turn their tassels towards the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Graduates toss their caps into the air in celebration at the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate looks up as they toss their caps into the air in celebration at the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate looks up as they toss their caps into the air in celebration at the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

A graduate receives a hug at the end of Fort Defiance High School's 2018 commencement ceremony at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader

Scenes from the 2018 Commencement Ceremony for Fort Defiance High School at Eastern Mennonite University on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Mike Tripp/The News Leader