Lumbee Tribe Announces April 5 Deadline for Cords of Honor Applications for Local Graduates

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has announced the deadline for the Lumbee Cords of Honor Ceremony applications is April 5, 2024. The ceremony, set for April 25, 2024, will honor Lumbee High School and College Students graduating in 2024. The cords symbolize a significant milestone and reflect the colors of the Lumbee Tribal Seal and the Medicine Wheel.

Applications are now open on the Lumbee Tribe's website. They must be completed and signed by a school counselor or college advisor and returned by 5:00 pm on April 5, 2024. Applications can be submitted via a Google form, email, or hand-delivered to the Lumbee Tribe of N.C. Housing Complex in Pembroke.

The Lumbee Tribe has stated that only actively enrolled students are eligible for the Cords of Honor. This includes students who graduated in Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Fall 2024. For more information, contact the Enrollment Office.

The Cords of Honor Ceremony will be a ticketed event due to limited seating. Graduates must RSVP and can bring two guests. Tickets will be scanned at the door.

The Lumbee Tribe ended the announcement by wishing the students success and highlighting the importance of education. They look forward to celebrating the students' achievements.

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