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Gainesville High seniors get full ride to FAMU
University's president presents scholarships
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Florida A&M President James Ammons thanks Gainesville High students Crystal Lipscomb, left, and Ashlee Colbert after awarding the two seniors full scholarships to FAMU on Tuesday afternoon at Gainesville High School.
The Rattlers were out at Gainesville High School on Tuesday afternoon as two students were offered presidential scholarships to Florida A&M University — by the president of the university. Gainesville High seniors Ashlee Colbert and Crystal Lipscomb were offered full-ride scholarships, worth more than $100,000 each. The scholarships will cover tuition, fees, books and room and board for four years.