NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students sign in for the graduation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Laura Sujo-Montes, right, speaks with T. Mark Montoya prior to the graduation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Festive colors set the stage for the graudation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Festive colors set the stage for the graudation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 A number of awards would be presented to high school and university students during the ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Deacon Ron Johnson, of San Francisco de Asis Parish, prepares for the invocation. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Audience members anxiously await the opening ceremonies. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 University professors lead the students to the graduation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students prepare to enter the auditorium. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students prepare to enter the auditorium. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students prepare to enter the auditorium. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students enter the auditorium. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Professors, students and their families prepare for the opening ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Professors, students and their families prepare for the opening ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Professors, students and their families prepare for the opening ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Deacon Ron Johnson, of San Francisco de Asis Parish, delivers the invocation. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Northern Arizona University President John Haeger welcomes graduates and family members to the ceremony. NAU presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Laura Sujo-Montes of Northern Arizona University presents the keynote address. NAU presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Audience members await the awards and graduation ceremonies. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Award presenters prepare to honor students. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students watch the awards ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Jordan Garcia of Coconino High School receives the 'High School Outstanding Leadership Award.' Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Dylan Funk of the Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy receives the 'High School Outstanding Leadership Award.' Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Speakers prepare to present students with the 'High School Outstanding Leadership Awards.' Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Christine Goitia of Flagstaff High School receives the 'High School Outstanding Leadership Award.' Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Jose Parra of Flagstaff High School receives the 'High School Outstanding Leadership Award.' Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Margarita Carbajal, mistress of ceremonies, announces student awards. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Jessica Diaz prepares to receive the Cesar Chavez Student Leadership Award. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Karla Silva prepares to receive the Gabriela Mistral Academic Achievement Award. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Valeria Chase, coordinator of Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University, prepares the awards for presentation. NAU held its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 T. Mark Montoya, of the Ethnic Studies Dept. of Northern Arizona University, prepares to present the Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Award to Cheree Ruiz. NAU presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Cheree Ruiz prepares to receive the Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz Award. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Meliksah Demir, assistant professor of psychology at Northern Arizona University, prepares to present the Outstanding Graduate Student Award to Amada Proscal. NAU presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Amada Proscal received Northern Arizona University's Outstanding Graduate Student Award. NAU presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students prepare for the convocation ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students proudly wear the traditional colorful sash following the ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students proudly wear the traditional colorful sash following the ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Students receive the traditional colorful sash during the ceremony. Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
NAU Hispanic Convocation 2013 Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Northern Arizona University presented its annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana on May 9, 2013.
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