Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 www.AmigosNAZ.com
FLAGSTAFF — The stage was crowded from one side to the other with students wearing colorful sarape sashes during the annual Hispanic Convocation held May 16, 2019 in the Hurley Theatre at Flagstaff High School. Meanwhile, friends and family members were encouraged to take photos of the soon-to-be high school graduates.
The event included opening remarks by Sebastían Soto Duarte, the invocation by Pastor Carlos Mendez, the keynote address by District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta and the presentation of the students by Celdonío Rodriguez.
Principal Tony Cullen then led the presentation of the traditional colorful graduation sarape sashes to the students along with Susie Mendez, Assistant Principal Robin Pete, Assistant Director Wm. James Donner and Athletic Director Jeannine Brandel.
The event was sponsored by:
- Alejandro Mexican Food
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Someburros Mexican Food
- Café Rio
- The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)
- Patrica Cardoza — FHS Cafeteria
- District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta
- District 1 Supervisor Art Babbott
- District 4 Supervisor Jim Parks
- Mike and Sarah Cromer
- John and Laurie Haro
With special thanks to FHS Secretary Susie Mendez and FHS Data Clerk Ellie Rodriguez