FUHS student Ashley Romo named Gates Millennium Scholar

Fallbrook is proud of its hardworking high school students, but when an extraordinary student arises, recognition comes from more than just Fallbrook. That's the case with Ashley Romo, a Fallbrook Union High School senior who was recently named a Gates Millennium Scholar.

"It's an honor to receive this award," said Romo, who plans on earning a degree in neurobiology at UC Berkeley. "It's a representation of how hard work, determination and focus really pay off."

Romo found out that she had received a scholarship from the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program on April 18 at approximately 4 p....