BERLIN — A long-running program at the Berlin Middle High School is still growing strong and giving young preschool students a chance to interact with high school students while giving the older students an opportunity to learn about the education field.
According to BMHS Mini Mounties instructor/pre-school director Sonya Dube the Mini Mounties program has been in existence since the 1970s and is part of BMHS’ Career and Technical Education Program.
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