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2022

West-MEC’s Rahsaan Bartet named Opportunities For Youth Chairman

NASCAR’s Trackhouse Racing provides career input to West-MEC students

West-MEC offers safety training to the community

High school students participate in home makeover of Navy Vet’s widow

AZ school counselor of the year to be recognized in Washington DC

West-MEC receives $84K grant from the Tohono O’odham Nation

West-MEC releases Fall 2021 student success data

West-MEC hosts think tank on juvenile justice

2021

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