Many Farms High School Dual Enrollment Celebration Highlights Exceptional Graduates

Many Farms High School's largest dual enrollment cohort, 25 students, was celebrated on May 1, 2025, at the Dual Enrollment Program Celebration with Diné College. The event recognized students’ determination and accomplishments, including two outstanding seniors, Deelilah and Aden.

The Dual Enrollment Program, a partnership between Many Farms High School and Diné College, gives students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Students complete courses virtually and in person at the MFHS campus in multiple subjects, including Diné’s language studies.

“These students have taken the initiative,” said MFHS Principal Louise Donald. “We provide the opportunity, but they choose to take it. If our students are willing and able to be successful at the post-secondary level while still in high school, our job is to promote and uplift them.”

Senior Deelilah was recognized for earning her Certificate in Public Health and graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. She will attend Arizona State University in the fall as a sophomore because of her success with dual enrollment.

“I chose to participate in the program because I knew if I wanted to accomplish my goals in life, I had to take every opportunity,” Deelilah said. “The program's highlight was completing my last class to receive my Certificate in Public Health. It was one of my hardest classes because I learned all the medical terminology.”

Aden, a graduating senior, was honored for his accomplishments in the program. It helped him get a head start on his college education, and he encourages everyone striving to continue their education to enroll in the dual credit program.

“I participated in Dual Enrollment because of my amazing mom,” he reflected. “I am truly grateful for my mom, who is pushing me to become a better student and son. Ayóó anííníshní, shimá. (I love you, mom).”

Principal Donald is looking forward to continued growth in the program.

“Our BIE mission and vision statements are focused heavily on preparing students for their next step, being student-oriented in our community connections, and making those connections for students’ college and career readiness,” she said.

Many Farms High School looks forward to expanding Dual Enrollment options for students, further increasing their independent skills and self-starting initiative as future leaders of their communities.