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USD 252 Southern Lyon County begins 10th Honor Flight

Emporia, KS, USA / KVOE
Chuck Samples
Oct 31, 2022 | 6:17 AM
USD 252 Southern Lyon County begins 10th Honor Flight

USD 252 Southern Lyon County launched its 10th Honor Flight early Monday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News.



The latest rapid-fire trip to Washington DC and back is underway for USD 252 Southern Lyon County.

Honor Flight Number 10 got started with the traditional sendoff from Olpe before 2 am. Veterans, students, medical staff and district administrators will return late Tuesday evening.

Superintendent Mike Argabright, whose father and father-in-law are both veterans, says the sendoff is a “snapshot” of the program’s support that’s evident across the district.

Veterans apply for the program, and there has been a waiting list since the program began. Students also apply through a separate process. With each trip costing around $42,000, the district is fundraising constantly for its next trip. Fundraising includes a donkey basketball event next week.