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  • Mrs. Abel Takes on Role as Dean of Avon High School

    Mrs. Abel Takes on Role as Dean of Avon High School

    By Ella Staton // Co-Editor-in-Chief Avon High School has appointed Andrea Abel as the new Dean of Students. With over two decades in academic leadership, Abel is trained to deal with student behaviors at the high school level. She is taking on this role with the goal of helping students understand rules and the reasons Read more

  • Avon Marching Black and Gold Launches into 2025 Season

    Avon Marching Black and Gold Launches into 2025 Season

    By Alaina Moon // Reporter After two years of defending the Grand Nationals Championship trophy, the Avon Marching Black and Gold is back again. Every year, the design team presents a brand-new show, and this year is no different. On the band’s Community Day, dressed in blue T-shirts, they presented Axiom. Matt Harloff, one of Read more

  • The Extra Mile: Cross Country Season Takes Off

    The Extra Mile: Cross Country Season Takes Off

    By Amelia Humphrey // Reporter Following a season in which eight runners raced at state finals, cross country is back to work with a new roster and high expectations. The Avon XC team has been training for months now, and racing season has officially begun. Head Coach Zachary Toothman has high expectations for both teams Read more

  • “Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief the Musical”: Behind the Scenes

    “Percy Jackson the Lightning Thief the Musical”: Behind the Scenes

    By Grace Otey // Reporter The mythical world of Percy Jackson is coming to life on Avon High School’s stage this fall. The musical follows demigod, Percy Jackson on his quest to prevent a war between the gods. Along the way Percy, and his companions, Grover and Annabeth face all sorts of terrifying monsters from Read more

  • Theatre Production Class Takes Center Stage with Upcoming Performance and Competition

    Theatre Production Class Takes Center Stage with Upcoming Performance and Competition

    By Corinne Bender // Reporter After months of rehearsal, the Theatre Production class is getting ready to showcase their skills on stage and put their talents to the test in competition with the play “Women”. The student-run class is preparing for their annual competition.  Student director Lily Ruffner, senior, said the group is looking forward Read more

  • Admin Weighs In: How Are Students Adjusting to the New Lanyard Policy?

    Admin Weighs In: How Are Students Adjusting to the New Lanyard Policy?

    By Aliyah Surakat // Reporter This school year, Avon High School has taken a noticeable step toward strengthening safety by requiring all students to wear lanyards with their IDs. The policy isn’t entirely new, as it has long been written into the student handbook, but for the first time in years, it is being actively Read more

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