Education
February 15, 2019

Fairbanks High School … Panther Pause

By From JT Staff Reports

Featured Seniors
Claire Ruff

February’s senior of the month is Claire Ruff.
She is the daughter of Mark Ruff and Tina Owens-Ruff of Marysville. Throughout high school, she has been involved in soccer, bowling, track, National Honor Society, mock trial and the drama, FCCLA and interact clubs. She is a...

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