Wrangell Sentinel -

The newly created Wrangell Athletic Club is ready to start fundraising to cover student travel expenses for state competition.

The group will focus on the state swim meet later this month, followed by the volleyball and wrestling championships in December.

The group held its third organizing meeting on Oct. 25, looking to start fundraising efforts in time for the competitions.

The school board is scheduled to meet Nov. 16 to consider an administration recommendation to draw from reserve funds to cover a $44,000 deficit for state event travel expenses in the 2022-2023 school year.

The board,...