College info available for high schoolers in Puyallup

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• Pierce College column, Feb. 15

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• CBC's College Night set for Wednesday

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  College Night at Columbia Basin College in Pasco is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Gjerde Center.

  Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school students who attend College Night. Students must turn in their scholarship applications at College Night. Applications are available online by going to: columbiabasin.edu/foundation.

  Call 543-4423 or email roy.garcia@columbiabasin.edu.