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Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school
The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict's Preparatory School.
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According to CBS News’s source item, Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high school, The five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike is a 53-year tradition for freshmen at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School.
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- Why a 55-mile trek is a mandatory rite of passage for freshmen at one high schoolCBS News - 2026-06-06T00:12:09+00:00
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