Education
April 21, 2017

Fairbanks High School … Panther Pause

By From JT Staff Reports

Winding down the school year
By Dorothy Rees

School is drawing to an end for Fairbanks High School and, for seniors, it marks the start of their lives as adults.

Many seniors have spent the beginning of the year filling out college applications. Around March, the scholarship applications come in drove...

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New Marysville Board of Education member Erin McIntosh is given the oath of office by district treasurer Todd Johnson Thursday after a short special meeting. McIntosh was selected from nine applicants to take the seat created by the resignation of Bill Keck. (Journal-Tribune photo by Chad Williamson)
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