(Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 2000 1310 Graduates ceremonially turn their tassels in front of a cheering crowd. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 6000 4000 Celebratory confetti rains down on graduation attendees. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 2000 1411 Ute Mountain Ute tribal member Kathryn Jacket shares a blessing with the graduates. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 2000 1232 The M-CHS choir sings the national anthem. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 2000 1395 Graduating senior Micah Hoffman was this year's salutatorian. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) 2000 1665 Valedictorian Talon Johnson delivers his address. 2000 1533 Physical education teacher Jarrett Watkins was the student-selected speaker for the 2023 graduating class. Keynote speaker and PE teacher Jarrett Watkins addressed the challenges the 112 graduates faced and congratulated them on their accomplishments. Milne: “We didn’t realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun.” And when it was all over, the Montezuma-Cortez baseball team received a police and fire escort through town on Main Street as they headed to Greeley to play in the state tournament Friday. Fittingly, the class motto reflected the graduates’ ability to keep a sense of humor through it all, using a quote from author A.A. Everyone in attendance celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2023, who faced challenges related to the pandemic, as well as difficult changes in school administration. Several hundred family members and friends filled Panther Stadium for the ceremony in breezy, comfortable weather. (Erika Alvero/Special to The Journal) Montezuma-Cortez Class of 2023 graduates after years of tribulations Class of 112 students endured changes in administration and remote learning Members of Montezuma-Cortez’s Class of 2023 walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, stepping into the future while also looking back fondly on the fun memories they created. 2000 1191 Montezuma-Cortez High School graduates process into Panthers Stadium.
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