Students listen to Marty Reum singing the Fort Peck Community College School Song, written by the late Bob Fourstar.
The Fort Peck Sioux Singers brought in the flags and graduates during the processional. Because of the cold weather outside, the graduation ceremony was moved indoors last minute and every bit of space filled with people.
A student listens to the honor song at the start of the graduation.
Elder dancers Terry Martinez, left, and Cheyenne Foote danced into the graduation ceremony during the opening invocation.
Co-Valedictorian Noah Rucas listens to the school song at the 2022 Fort Peck Community College Graduation
Marty Reum explains the origin of the Fort Peck Community College School Song.
Co-valedictorian Ashley Azure gives her address during the FPCC Graduation Ceremony. She said she was known as many things in her life that include thief, druggie, and felon. Today, she is a graduate.
Co-valedictorian Noah Rucas kept his speech short; admitting his secret ninja power is never giving up.
Salutatorian Miracle Spotted Wolf said she had lots of help from her faith in becoming a college graduate.
Graduates during the commencement ceremony at Fort Peck Community College. This year, the college graduated 81 students, the largest class in FPCC history.
After getting their diplomas, the graduates were told to wait for their family and friends to take photos.
Robert McAnally, right, shares a laugh with a graduate after presenting her with an eagle plume.
Robert McAnally, Chairman of the Fort Peck Community College Board of Directors, presented graduates with eagle plumes with medicine wheels for their accomplishments leading up to graduation.
After getting their diploma, FPCC graduates were given a feather with a medicine wheel for their graduation hats.
A star quilt was given to a special professor.
DJ Atkinson walks to his seat after getting his Certification in Welding.
Dr. James Shanley delivers the Commencement Address at the 2022 FPCC Graduation Ceremony. Shanley, who served as FPCC President for years, told the class that freedom comes from education: the freedom to think.
Earl Bullhead brought the ceremony to a close delivering the benediction.
Master of Ceremonies Donovan Archambault Jr. fills the audience about the upcoming commencement speaker.
Graduate Kaylee Hufford received her Certification in Information Technology.
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