Taking聽Advanced Placement classes, being captain of the cross country team, volunteering at the Humane Association shelter聽and conducting an honors聽research project taught Mackenzie Harrison how to balance her schedule.
Harrison, a senior at Basis Flagstaff, graduates Saturday with a 4.0 GPA despite a heavy load of AP courses.
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