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DENVER — Four years ago, Green Valley High School opened with great expectations for the freshman class.

The administration made a challenge to the kids who were the first to attend the school: Work hard and make good grades, and we will make sure you get accepted to an institution of higher learning.

Those years have passed and sure enough, the 84 seniors in the class are going to college.

“I will be the first in my class to make it to college. … I just want to do more with education than my parents were able to,” said Elijah Hall, who is heading downtown to Metro State University.

“My parents worked hard to get me and my brothers out of Pakistan and into the United States, so I know my job was to always work hard to become ready for college. Their dream for us kids became my dream, and I am glad I made it,” said Sheila Quasim, who has a choice between Harvard and Yale.

Jennifer Bacon was the first principal at the school. She was moved to tears while giving the Senior Signing Day message to the senior class.

“We bet on you and you gave us your trust. Today it all pays off,” Bacon said.

A very big day in Green Valley for a group of hard working young people now ready for the world.