BCHS GRAND MARCH

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BCHS GRAND MARCH

The Burke County High School will hold its prom on Saturday, April 17, with the traditional grand march taking place at the football field, 6-7 p.m. The prom will take place on the practice field from 7-11 p.m. Couples tickets are $60, and individual tickets are $30. Tickets to the grand march are $5 in advance and $10 at the […]

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