Education
March 17, 2017

Fairbanks High School … Panther Pause

By From JT Staff Reports

Senior of the Month
March’s senior of the month is Lily Scheiderer, daughter of Todd and Kim Scheiderer of Marysville. She has been a varsity cheerleader for four years, as well as a member of art club and FCCLA, where she is currently president. In addition, she is the vice president of the Nation...

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