Graduation Ceremony

June 5nd, 2010 at 15:00-17:45 Graduation Ceremony of Ana at the Oberursel Stadthalle. Ruth van Reken is the guest speaker. A reception with juice being served will follow the ceremony in the lobby of the Stadthalle.

Ana is now going to be part of the FIS Alumni together with her brother Miguel.

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