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Fallos sets the bar high with two diplomas in one week

Isabella Fallos received associates degree from NTC on May 18, will receive high school diploma Friday
Fallos sets the bar high with two diplomas in one week
Isabella Fallos, 18, is the daughter of Amber and Josh Fallos of Rib Lake. She recently completed her associates degree through NTC and on Friday will be receiving her high school diploma from Rib Lake High School. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Fallos sets the bar high with two diplomas in one week
Isabella Fallos, 18, is the daughter of Amber and Josh Fallos of Rib Lake. She recently completed her associates degree through NTC and on Friday will be receiving her high school diploma from Rib Lake High School. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS

Isabella “Izzy” Fallos is getting ready for her second graduation ceremony within the span of one week.

Fallos will be graduating with her classmates ...

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