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Defects with the federal application for financial aid have left thousands of Arizona students still unsure if they can afford college – or at least, how much they’ll have to pay – with less than three months to go before classes start.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Heather Goldtooth was named the new Coconino High School Native American Ambassador at a pageant at the Flagstaff school that spanned four hours Oct. 6. The 17-year-old is a senior at CHS and the Native American Club President.

Members of several Southwestern tribes gathered in Flagstaff Monday to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s part of a growing movement in the U-S in lieu of Columbus Day to recognize Native American culture and identity.

ICU nurse Lauren Leander and academic advisor Darrell Marks were among the seven people honored with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

Credit FUSD [Speaking in Navajo] My name is Darrell Marks, I am White Corn Zuni Edgewater born for those going home, my maternal grandparents are Red House and my paternal grandparents are Salt. I’m originally from the community of Tonalea which is northeast of Flagstaff…. I serve as the academic advisor for Native American students here at the high school, which means I’m here to help students who are struggling with their academics… When our doors closed to the schools and students ha...

Flagstaff High School Adviser Receives National Recognition   An advisor at Flagstaff High School has received a prestigious Profile in Courage Award. Darrell Marks serves as the Native American academic advisor at FHS. He’s one of several people to receive the award this year— along with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Wittmer and Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. The award is organized by the John F. Kennedy Foundation and acknowledges courage and leadership. Marks was recognized for his service in coordin...

UpdatedTue, May 4, 2021 at 1:30 pm ET Replies(21) Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks April 6 to members of the media about the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Michigan and the vaccine availability before receiving a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Ford Field. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images) LANSING, MI — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is one of seven people being recognized as a recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for her actions during the COVID-19 pandemic...