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BeReal App Gives Opportunity to Show More Authentic Experiences
By Eva Pearson | Reporter “Did the BeReal go off?” is the question almost every student who partakes in the popular timed picture app asks around… almost any time of the day. The question that is being raised is “is it really worth it to take a random selfie for your friends to see every day?” Even in its name, BeReal, an app that started … Continue reading BeReal App Gives Opportunity to Show More Authentic Experiences
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Mr. Shockley is Henry’s Best Friend
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Avon High School Gets An Instagram
Zoe Benson | Co Web Editor-in-Chief We are Avon. We are One. Recently, a couple of seniors here at Avon High School have created an Instagram account for Avon students. The account is @avonschoolbody. It was created by Cheaney Schoeff, Anna Bracey, Daniel Eck, Chris Kasozi, and Ella Shaffer. Schoeff said that this page was started to get students to come to events that may … Continue reading Avon High School Gets An Instagram
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AHS Theatre Department Takes On Legally Blonde
Zoe Benson | Co Web Editor-in-Chief “She’s got the right to be legally blonde!” Avon High School’s theatre department will be putting on their production of Legally Blonde this year. Based on the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon, this show takes the audience through Elle Woods’ experience at Harvard Law School while she tries to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner. The director, Mrs. Steckbeck said … Continue reading AHS Theatre Department Takes On Legally Blonde
How Avon History Teachers Work With State Curriculum
A heated debate has encompassed the nation regarding the curriculum being taught in the classrooms within our schools, from discussions about our past sins to modern topics regarding recent movements and protests. The current curriculum in Indiana has not been changed since last year, but do Avon High School teachers find the current education plan up to par? Daniel Derda, a VU American History teacher, … Continue reading How Avon History Teachers Work With State Curriculum
Avon Students Share Opinions on Masks
Krishna Lathish | Web Co Editor-in-Chief As Avon High School reacted to school administration reinstating masks, many had opinions on the place of masks in and out of the classroom. Here’s how students feel about masking up. Why do or don’t you wear a mask? “I’m not too worried of the effects of COVID on myself as well as the fact that I’m fully vaccinated. … Continue reading Avon Students Share Opinions on Masks
Avon vs. Hamilton Southeastern Football Game Recap
Josh Hartman | Managing Editor The Avon football squad was “On the Road Again” for Western night as they took a visit up north to Fishers, Indiana. Looking for their first win of the season, the Orioles were taking on the undefeated Hamilton Southeastern Royals that showed many threats to the Avon offense and defense. The Royals’ offense was firing on all cylinders as they were up 13-0 less than five minutes into … Continue reading Avon vs. Hamilton Southeastern Football Game Recap
Avon vs. Ben Davis Football Game Recap
Josh Hartman | Managing Editor Week two of Friday Night Lights had our Avon Orioles traveling to Wayne Township to take on the Ben Davis Giants. This game brought us a lot of offense and exciting plays throughout the entire contest. Both the Orioles and Giants were searching for their first win, but Ben Davis would be the team to get it. Two minutes into the game, Ben Davis had the lead, 15-7, after two touchdowns with a … Continue reading Avon vs. Ben Davis Football Game Recap
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People of Color at Avon React to Critical Race Theory in School Curriculums
Morgan Armor | Web Co-Editor in Chief With tension rising around the discussion of racial equality, some schools around the United States have began to work towards implementing Critical Race Theory courses into their curriculums. Here are some opinions from P.O.C students at Avon on the situation. “I think it is very important and should be taught in schools. Students need to know about what … Continue reading People of Color at Avon React to Critical Race Theory in School Curriculums
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Kickoff with Coach Bless: Football Season Preview
Josh Hartman | Managing Editor Another school year has started, which means another football season just days away from kick off! Football teams throughout the state will take the field on Friday, August 20th to kick off their seasons, and Avon is no exception. The journey to State begins at home against the Lawrence North Wildcats. Going into his 12th year of coaching, head coach Mark Bless has been getting his team prepared for the start of the … Continue reading Kickoff with Coach Bless: Football Season Preview
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Answers for Games and Puzzles on Avon Echo Page 20
By Mira Branham and Connor Brownfield | Print Editor in Chief and Web Managing Editor Crossword Answers: Down (1-6) and Across (7-12) Thursday Softball Princeton Eighteen Club Sports Harp Ridgway Smiley Yamana Uno Accents Primer President Word Scramble ORIOLES CORONAVIRUS WE ARE AVON WE ARE ONE GRADUATION FINAL EXAMS MATTHEW SHOCKLEY SCHOOLOGY MARCHING BLACK AND GOLD ACCOUNTABLE RESPECTFUL ENGAGED THE ECHO Continue reading Answers for Games and Puzzles on Avon Echo Page 20
Letterman Jackets: Not Just for Athletes
By Simone Bender // Reporter Beginning in the 1930s, letterman jackets swept through American high schools, being adorned with patches and recognitions of all sorts by students wanting to show off their accomplishments and school spirit. Although they’ve typically been depicted as an accessory for athletes and jocks throughout Hollywood and all kinds of media, Avon High School is filled with diverse jackets for students … Continue reading Letterman Jackets: Not Just for Athletes
Most Likely To: Soccer Edition
Have you ever watched the varsity girls’ soccer team play and wondered which player could be a superhero in disguise? Or watched the boys’ team and wondered which athlete was most likely to invent a time machine? If these burning questions have been keeping you up at night, then this is the story for you! After an interview with a varsity captain from the boys’ … Continue reading Most Likely To: Soccer Edition
How Well Do You Know The News? Avon Echo vs. Student Television Network (ANSWERS)
Connor Brownfield | Print Co EIC Avon 832 Mr. Nelson and Dr. Willis Olivia Simon 61 Current Events Kabul The Pfizer vaccine Jaime Spears Camp David Sports Carson Wentz The NBA The Field of Dreams The U.S. Open Pop Culture Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott, and Frank Ocean Scarlett Johannsson Mike Richards Continue reading How Well Do You Know The News? Avon Echo vs. Student Television Network (ANSWERS)
Theorems and Theater: How Avon STEM Teachers Break Stereotypes
Krishna Lathish | Web Co Editor-in-Chief Paul Haiducu holds many titles at Avon High School: AP teacher, educator, and at times, Dracula. Armed with fantastical experiments and fake blood, Haiducu goes on the road with his Power of Physics (POP) shows to spread the magic of Boyle and Pascal. He’s in good company; Haiducu is one of many science and math teachers who have broken … Continue reading Theorems and Theater: How Avon STEM Teachers Break Stereotypes
The Impact of Influencers on Body Positivity
Morgan Armor | Co-Web Editor in Chief Another day, another video of supermodels and rich, famous people preaching self-love and positive self-image. The body positivity movement has caused influencers to tailor their content to fit the message. These influencers preach self-love and acceptance, yet some of the most popular influencers fit the societal standard that some people in their target audience do not. Senior Sam Oliveira-Lamey says these popular body positivity-focused influencers who fit the status quo do not actually help the communities they … Continue reading The Impact of Influencers on Body Positivity
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