With hearts, hard work and hugs: Ephrata’s Rodriguez prepares to celebrate graduation
Bertha Rodriquez, middle, was crowned Ephrata’s Prom Queen at the Wenatchee Unified Prom. She stands with her best friend, Melissa Navarro, left and her teacher’s daughter Ella Piturachsatit, right.
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Bertha Rodriguez celebrates her senior prom by getting her nails done. She was later crowned the prom queen for Ephrata High School.
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Bertha Rodriquez dances at her last Unified Prom with Justin Davis. She said she was excited for prom, but she is more excited for graduation.
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Bertha Rodriguez will graduate this spring after eight years in the Ephrata High School’s Life Skills program. She said she is excited for her mom and dad to clap.
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EPHRATA — When Bertha Rodriguez talks about graduation, the excitement bubbles over quickly. There’s a party planned, favorite foods on the menu, family in the stands – and, of course, a dress waiting to be worn.
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