Bement board gives approval for Peru trip

BEMENT – Bement High School students can visit Peru in 2009 for a 10-day trip, as the school board unanimously approved plans Wednesday.

Juniors and seniors, as well as sophomores with a parental chaperone, are eligible. Fundraisers will be held to help with expenses, and students will pay part of their own expenses.

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