The School Buzz: Mesa Ridge HS senior wins prestigious full-ride Boettcher Scholarship

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO13) -- A local high school senior just earned one of the most competitive scholarships in the state — and with it comes a full-ride to any Colorado university.

It's called The Boettcher Scholarship. And Irene Gbogi-Emmanuel, from Mesa Ridge High School, is the newest recipient.

In fact, Gbogi-Emmanuel called it a life-changing moment.

She plans to attend CU-Boulder with her sights set on medical school, which is appropriate since she comes from a family of nurses.

"I've heard a lot about what they don't like. I feel like to make changes in the world, you have to be one to do change. So, I want to do the change," said Irene.

She also thanked her teachers, saying they helped her succeed along the way.

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