Maddy: Maddy, (MY-78) is a beautiful Calico cat, adult, female and she is looking for the right home. Maddy has had her first series of shots, and will be spayed. Visit the Humane Society on Noarth Highway 491 and see all the freat cats and dogs that are available for adoption. Don't forget about the Low Income Spay/Neuter Program, every Wednesday. Call 863-32616 for more information. [Courtesy Photo]

Master's degree: David Barber Jr. gives his mom Alice Plummer Barber a big hug after she received her Masters in Elementary Education on Thursday evening at Gallup High School during the UNM Gallup Graduation Ceremony. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

Craig Bitsilly of Tohatchi sings and hits a drum with the Cedar Lodge Drumming Group, while the UNM-Gallup graduates enter the gym on Thursday evening at Gallup High School during the UNM Gallup graduation ceremony. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]

UNM Grad: Teresa Mescale is handed her diploma by Dr. Beth Miller the executive director of UNM-Gallup on Thursday evening at Gallup High School. Mescale received her associate's degree in Accounting and plans on staying here in Gallup and working towards her bachelor's degree. [Photo by Matt Hinshaw/Independent]