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Apr 14, 2006

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NATIONAL GUARD OFFERS PROGRAM FOR DROPOUTS
Winchester Sun, KY
By Mike Wynn

The National Guard's Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy is looking for a few good dropouts.

Or at least some at-risk youth from Clark County looking to bolster their futures and self-esteem by obtaining a GED in a quasi-military environment.

Located at Fort Knox and funded by the state and United States Department of Defense, the 22-week residential academy aims to teach life skills to both male and female high school dropouts from across Kentucky, transforming the at-risk teenagers into contributing members of society.

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