After her graduation from Flagstaff High School (FHS) on Friday, Elizabeth Cervantes-Ramon will begin her study of political science with a full-ride scholarship to Dartmouth.
“It’s a bittersweet feeling,� she said of leaving high school. “I would say there’s the fear of the unknown, yet there’s also the excitement for new adventures. I know Flag High has supported me all these years and I’m really thankful for that.�
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