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Jun 17, 2006

158 GRADUATE IN CLASS XXIV OF YOUTH CHALLENGE

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NEWS7, MS

Dozens of former high-school drop-outs from across Mississippi today were officially recognized for completing a 22-week program at Camp Shelby which gave them a second chance at getting an education.

158 students are part of Class 24 of the National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program.

It’s a military-style series of courses at Camp Shelby which gives former drop-outs a second chance at an education.

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