In this two-part series, Boothbay Register looks at the growing costs of graduation, who organizes the various events and who pays for them, starting with Project Graduation. The senior trip, known at BRHS as Project Graduation, makes up 65- 75% of the total amount needed each year. Senior trips started in the late 1970s and by the mid 1980s were a staple in most high schools in America. “Yes, the senior class trip is paid for 100% through fundraising efforts of the senior parents and students. But senior trips are big business with specialized travel agencies to support just senior trips.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 17, 2023 19:49 UTC