Rome Free Academy valedictorian Elijah Pomales was honored with an early graduation ceremony before leaving for the Air Force Academy, where he hopes to eventually serve in the Space Force.

<p>Rome Free Academy valedictorian Elijah Pomales was honored with an early graduation ceremony before leaving for the Air Force Academy, where he hopes to eventually serve in the Space Force.</p>

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