Northland Preparatory Academy (NPA) will be celebrating its 2022 graduates this week with an in-person ceremony today set to take place at Northern Arizona University's Ardrey Auditorium. Among its seniors are athletes, performers and student leaders.Â
Here's a look at two standouts from the class:
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