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SHIPROCK, N.M. (AP) — The host of the daytime television court show, "Judge Judy," delivered the commencement speech at this year's Shiprock High School graduation.
The Daily Times reports (http://bit.ly/1ISrqhZ ) Judy Sheindlin had been announced as the guest speaker after senior Alexus Uentillie won a contest hosted by the "Judge Judy" Facebook page.
Uentillie introduced Sheindlin to fellow classmates at Thursday's ceremony and said her community deserved to have her as a speaker.
Each of the 117 students was given 25 tickets to hand out to friends and family to attend the graduation.
Sheindlin delivered a nearly-20 minute speech to students, sharing tips about how to achieve goals and make a good first impression. She ended her speech by wishing that everyone have a journey that is "a walk in beauty."
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