Jade Goodwill

Window Rock High School

Student of the Year

Jade has not only been a phenomenal student at Window Rock High School but also in the Navajo community. Jade was able to produce a 3.95 weighed GPA and ranked one in her class while also being a youth leader for the Navajo Nation REACH-NCHO organization. On a national standpoint, Jade has presented at the National Conference of Teachers in Washington, D.C.. & at the National Tribal Public Health Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. One of Jade's biggest academic & community leadership accomplishments was joining the Math & Science for Minority Students organization which included the planning of the 2016 Cultural Sharing for Native American groups. Outside of the classroom Jade participated in Track & Field since 6th grade at Window Rock and has excelled as a leader within the team. In addition to Jade's athletic and leadership talent, Jade is gifted in the performing arts an has won in competition at various arts festivals throughout the Southwest. 

Jade is not only humble but also astonishing, loyal, and motivating among her Navajo community, school and across the nation. Along with serving her team and community, Jade participated in band for 4 years and was the section leader for saxophone, clarinets and violas. Jade is an amazing role model and will rise to any expectation. 

Jade plans to attend Standford University and pursue a career as a Research Physician.