A graduate's pride

ABOVE: Kourtney Marie De Vaughn Olvera moves her tassel from the left to the right at the conclusion of Thursday's graduation ceremonies for Gallup Catholic High School. Sixteen students received diplomas. [photo by Brian Leddy / Independent] BELOW:Window Rock High School Senior Class President and Valedictorian Thurman Thomas smiles Thursday afternoon during the graduation commencement ceremony at the Thunderdome in Fort Defiance, Ariz. Rain and snow forced school officals to move the ceremony indoors, leaving dozens of family members stuck outdoors due to the building reaching its capacity. [photo by Jeff Jones / Independent]