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St. Benedict’s Prep Sends Freshmen 55-Mile Appalachian Trek

6/6/2026

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St. Benedict's Preparatory School completed a five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike in May 2026.
The school says it is the only U.S. high school that sends students on an independent multi-day wilderness trek.
The 53-year tradition is a mandatory rite of passage for all freshmen, who train as captains, navigators, cooks and medics.
Administrator Glenn Cassidy said the program prefers rainy conditions to build resilience.

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St. Benedict's Preparatory School completed a five-day, 55-mile Appalachian Trail hike in May 2026.
The school says it is the only U.S. high school that sends students on an independent multi-day wilderness trek.
The 53-year tradition is a mandatory rite of passage for all freshmen, who train as captains, navigators, cooks and medics.
Administrator Glenn Cassidy said the program prefers rainy conditions to build resilience.