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During her time at CGS, Alyssa stayed actively involved through History Club, Envirothon, Junior Civitan, Mentorship Club, and volunteering at the Burlington Animal Shelter. One of her favorite memories is the free periods she had last year, where she grew closer with her friends and fellow seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alyssa\u2019s advice to younger students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t rush through high school, take time to enjoy the little moments and the people around you, and don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re proud of you, Alyssa, and wish you the best as you take this next step!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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