Stone Child graduates walk across stage

The 2014 class of Stone Child College received diplomas Friday.

The class of 34 students sat in their gowns and caps and listened to guest speakers before receiving their associates degrees or certifications.

Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau was the commencement speaker at the ceremony.

"Getting an education is hard work," Juneau said to the crowd of graduates, families and friends. "It's not for the meek; it's not for the weak."

Juneau spoke of the importance of having tribal colleges on reservations and about the furthering of Native Americans in the workforc...