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NANA

Celebrating the class of 2026

Each year, NANA looks forward to honoring an important milestone for our shareholders— the achievements of our graduates. From the youngest shareholders completing pre-k to those crossing the stage with a college degree, each step forward represents years of dedication, family support, and a commitment to building something lasting.
Roberta Tutmaġaa Cooper | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Bachelors in Astronomy | Minor in Humanities
We appreciate seeing our young people growing into who they are, carrying their roots with them as they move ahead. To every graduate, and to the families and communities who stood beside them along the way— congratulations.
Mylie Tanunŋataq McConnell | Kotzebue High School
Audrey Iqitqiraq Adams | Alaska Pacific University | Community Health Practitioner
Trevor Dallas Igligziq Eningowuk( pictured with Molly Snell) | Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Mckenzie Swanson Kailuataq | Kotzebue High School
Bradley Qulaqain Wilson | Kotzebue High School
Paige Qaiyaan McConnell-Jones | University of Alaska Southeast | M. Ed, Special Education
Jenny Tatqavin Kaiser | Noorvik High School
Vance Tatqaviñ Hogue | Career Education Center High School
Raelynn Sailauraq Kelly | Ambler Elementary School
Brianna Nauyaq Farmer | Service High School
Laci Paaniikaaluk Qunayuq Hess( pictured with Ralph Hess) | King Tech and Alaska Middle College
Derek Barr Aakataq( pictured with Melinda Moto, Louise Hingsbergen, Edward Stork, Kristina Moto, and Daisy Lee) | Deering High School
Shaun Ross Qapuk Patterson( pictured with his dad Robert Patterson and grandma Grace Commack) | Noorvik High School
Shylena Anivuk Lie & Toby Naaqtauq Monroe( pictured with their mom Evelyn Monroe) | University of Alaska Fairbanks | MBA and B. A. Applied Sciences
Larry Tuutraq Booth( pictured with his mom Nancy Booth) | Noorvik High School
Otis Okie Armstrong | Buckland Elementary School
Roderick Tuyuuq Nose | Akiak Headstart
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