(KWNO)-Starting May 5, students who will be in grades 8 through 10 and attend any school in the Winona district can apply to be a Japan Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application process continues through May 29. Information sessions will be held at Saint Martin’s School in Winona on Thursday May 2 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday May 4 at 11:00 a.m.
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