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Associated Press - November 28, 2009 5:14 AM ET
CULLOM, Ill. (AP) - The school colors are red and blue, but the Tri-Point High School Class of 2010 will be green when they collect diplomas next spring.
The 45 students from eastern Livingston County are the first in Illinois to choose graduation gowns made from renewable fibers from managed forests. The fabric decomposes in soil, compared to traditional gowns made from polyester.
The gowns are available from Jostens, a Minneapolis-based company specializing in high school and college event items and memorabilia.
At Tri-Point, students pay for their own gowns. The green version costs $30 per student, which is $2 more than the regular version.
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