Coconino High School (CHS) will be celebrating its graduating seniors Friday afternoon in a ceremony at the Walkup Skydome on Northern Arizona University's campus.
The school's graduating class includes Christopher Flores, who has been involved in sports both on and off the field, and Blake Ralston, who has developed his skills as a composer through projects for the school.
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Christopher Flores will be graduating from Coconino High School this week. While at Coconino, Flores played baseball and was a sports commentator. Flores hopes to pursue a career in sports commentating.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
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Blake Ralston will graduate from Coconino High School this week. While at Coconino, Ralston composed music for The Pulse and for the school orchestra.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
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