Seven of the 11 Eve’s Fund 2018-2019 scholarship recipients. From L to R: Keithen Dean Woody, Caitlan Nockindeneh, Keanu Reed, Keona Hosteen, Sky Harper, Barbara Crowell Roy (Eve’s Fund president), Adinidiin Davis, Joshua Begay, Irvilinda Bahe

Navajo Preparatory School gave Eve’s Fund an Award of Appreciation at its 2019 annual awards banquet held in May. School trustee, Charley Long, Sr, and Shawna Becenti, Head of School thanked Eve’s Fund founders, Barbara Crowell Roy, who was present at the event, as well as Dr. Robert M. Crowell for their dedication, passion, and commitment to promoting academic excellence, leadership and community involvement of Navajo high school students.

Navajo Prep Trustee Charley Long, Sr and Head of School, Shawna Becenti thanking Barbara Crowell Roy, Eve’s Fund president for its scholarship program.

Awards were given to the students and faculty for scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. This year’s Eve’s Fund scholarship recipients, many parents, family members and other community leaders attended the banquet.

Dean of Instruction and Master of Ceremonies, Keith Neil, had all presenters and instructors introduce themselves in Navajo. As is the custom in a traditional Navajo introduction, a person’s clan or heritage is explained. The activity expressed the School’s mission to “promote a strong foundation of Navajo Philosophy” and cultural context to the event.

Trustee Charley Long, Sr. speaks to the audience
Mr. Long, of the Thoreau community, addressed the crowd in Navajo. He spoke of the challenges of getting a good education today. Long encouraged the students to stay on a good path and to avoid drugs and alcohol. In addition, he reminded the students of the school’s motto: “Yideeskaago Naat’aanii-Leaders Now and Into the Future”. Long said he had high hopes that many students would become leaders on the Navajo Nation and elsewhere after completing their college degrees.  Finally, he presented Ms. Roy with a large handmade etched Navajo pottery as a token of appreciation from the school’s Board of Trustees.

Graduating seniors Keanu Reed, heading to Oregon State, and Keithen Dean Woody who will attend University of Utah with Barbara Crowell Roy.

Barbara Crowell Roy with Adinidiin Davis who will attend University of Arizona

Barbara Crowell Roy’s Remarks
Eve’s Fund co-founder and president, Barbara Crowell Roy spoke about the origins of Eve’s Fund and its initiatives started in 2005, to honor the memory of her daughter, Eve Erin Crowell. “Eve valued learning and believed in the importance of equitable education for everyone on the planet. She would be proud to know that the financial support Eve’s Fund is providing is helping Navajo Preparatory students achieve their academic goals and plan for a brighter future,” said Roy. She also thanked the generous Eve’s Fund donors for their support of this educational program.

Caitlan Nockideneh, who will attend Stanford University in the fall, with her her mom and Barbara Crowell Roy.

Barbara Crowell Roy with Irvilinda Bahe, who will attend Colorado State University starting in the fall of 2019.

Roy ended her remarks with words from a famous Navajo leader: “Chief Manuelito believed that ‘education has the power to transform and lift up the Navajo people.’ It is our honor to be part of helping these wonderful students believe in themselves and accomplish their dreams.”

About Navajo Preparatory School
The school founded in 1991 and located in Farmington, NM, provides a rigorous academic program based on a strong foundation of Navajo philosophy, supported by a residential environment that enhances individuality and independence. It is the only Native American high school with an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School Diploma Program. For more information about the Eve’s Fund Scholarship Program at Navajo Prep, visit the school’s website at: https://navajoprep.com/admission/scholarships/

About Eve’s Fund
Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that promotes hope and wellness for Native American youth. Robert M. Crowell, MD and Barbara Crowell Roy founded Eve’s Fund in memory of their daughter, Eve Erin Crowell shortly after her death in 2005.  Since that time, the organization has developed strong community partnerships and created literacy, injury prevention and education programs impacting more than 56,000 Native children and young adults. For more information visit our website at: https://evecrowellsfund.org.

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