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Q&A With Geometry Teacher Ms. Gonzalez
By Savannah Abshire | Reporter Q: How long have you been teaching? A: About 10 years. Q: Why did you choose to start teaching? A: When I went to college, I saw other students struggle with the math classes and I was always helping people around. One of the professors used to ask me to… Read more
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Avon Graduate at White House as Member of Air Force Honor Guard
Kelly Carr, a 2016 graduate of Avon High School, has been pictured in news reports over the past 24 hours — from the New York Times to USA Today — for his role in welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for the Trump administration’s first official state visit. Carr, an Airman First Class,… Read more
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Student Leadership Group “Students4AvonSchools” Promotes Referendum
By Dia Gill | Web Managing Editor On May 8, Avon residents will be given the chance to vote yes or no on the school referendum. According to Dustin Lemay, principal of Avon Intermediate School West, the referendum will achieve three things if passed: reduced class sizes, competitive pay for teachers, and increased opportunities for… Read more
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Executive Board Announced For 2018-2019 School Year
By Dia Gill | Web Managing Editor Election results are in, and the 2018-2019 Executive Board has been determined. Six student leaders have been selected by their peers and teachers to lead Avon’s student government in coordinating and planning our school events. These six students are: Hannah Schafer, President; Mikenzie Roberts, Vice President of Academic… Read more
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Slideshow: ‘Yes 4 Avon Schools’ Holds Rally in Support of Referendum
On April 3, various members of the community came together at Washington Township Park Pavilion for a Referendum Rally, organized by the volunteer group Yes 4 Avon Schools in conjunction with the student-led group Students 4 Avon Schools. At the event, Avon Superintendent Dr. Maggie Hoernemann and AHS Principal Mr. Matt Shockley both briefly discussed… Read more
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Epidemic Takes Over AHS: Senioritis
By Brannigan Watson | Reporter Senioritis is a term used to describe a lack of motivation or work ethic in school, typically in seniors. According to Huffington Post, this academic epidemic tends to happen after students finish college applications or get accepted to a post-secondary school. Senior Michaela Spinazze describes it as a natural feeling… Read more