Since Tasha Elizarde graduated from high school last spring, she hasn’t been sitting around her parents’ house here in Juneau. Last fall, the 18-year-old was chosen to represent her community and state on the international stage as an Arctic Youth Ambassador.
"Tasha Elizarde"
Juneau-Douglas students win over 15 awards in academic decathlon
The students studied 10 subject areas as they related to World War II. Their study materials included math, history, art and music. They competed against more than 130 students from 11 other high schools.