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What Does it Take to be a Symphony Player as a Freshman?
By Miryam Starr// Reporter Adam Larsen, a sophomore, has been playing cello for four years and currently plays in the Avon symphony orchestra, four-time state champions. Getting into this orchestra as a freshman required re-filming his audition thirty times. He played the scale repeatedly until no mistakes were made and every note was perfect. He Read more
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From Ancient Origins to Local Award-Winning Team
By Lauren Klein // Reporter “1-2-3…A-V-O-N JUMP!” The ending chant after every practice. Every Performance. Every competition. Twenty-seven jumpers all huddled in a circle. Together as a team. Jump roping once originated in Ancient Egypt with vines as ropes. Now, jump rope isn’t just a recess activity; it is a performance, and a competition sport Read more
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Thieves Attempt Heist on National Titles from Avon Marching Band, Fail Miserably (Satire)
By Sunny Smyth // Design Editor • Illustration By Sunny Smyth At around 11:50 p.m. Saturday night, local authorities received calls surrounding arobbery at Avon High School. Upon arriving at the local institute, Police Chief Fred Dome became witness to one of the oddest attempted robberies he’d ever seen. According to recent claims, two unauthorized Read more
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Why Seniors Deserve Their Privileges Back
By Aliyah Surakat // Reporter A few years ago, our school had something that every underclassman quietly admired: a senior-only cafeteria. It was more than a room. It was a symbol of finally reaching the top of the high school ladder. Seniors could sit with their friends, relax without the usual cafeteria chaos, and enjoy Read more

