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  • Photo Gallery: May 16th Dance Recital

    The Avon Dance Team, along with Avon High School’s dance classes and various other dance clinics throughout Avon, had “The Greatest Show” as they held their annual spring recital on May 16. Kicking off the show with “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, the National Honor Society for Dance Members danced around with Avon’s Life Skills students. Read more

  • Referendum Passes: Avon Residents Vote ‘Yes’ to Increase School Funding

    More than 10,000 Avon residents cast ballots May 8 on a referendum to increase property taxes to provide additional funding to the school district. The measure passed by a 5:4 ratio, with 5,801 voters choosing Yes and 4,664 voters choosing No. The tax increases will generate $9.5 million annually over the next eight years. That Read more

  • Senior Jael Johnson Receives Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year Award

    By Tierra Harris | Web Editor-in-Chief Last Sunday evening, senior Jael Johnson received the Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year Award. After being ranked as one of the top 50 incoming freshman for volleyball, Johnson plans to play for Purdue University next year. Her goals after college aren’t exactly for sure at the moment, but Read more

  • Things I Wish I Knew Before Taking AP Exams

    By Tierra Harris | Web Editor-in-Chief After sitting in AP classes for months, the inevitable exams really start hitting home around the last few weeks of the school year. With the anticipation of  getting a decent score to receive the college credits you worked hard for, preparing yourself mentally and physically is always the most Read more

  • Avon Performing Arts Set New School Record on the Road to the ISSMA State Concert Finals

    By Reece Westfall | Web Managing Editor Every year, the Avon High School performing arts department strives for perfection. It’s constantly trying to beat its own personal records, and reaching for new achievements. This year however, the department set a new school record: sending five programs to ISSMA State Concert Finals, along with another record of Read more

  • Students And Staff Host Mental Health Awareness Fair

      By Dia Gill | Web Managing Editor In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, a Mental Health Fair was held today during all three lunches. Held in the gym and coordinated by students working in conjunction with counselors, the fair offered therapy dogs, yoga sessions, and booths set up by professional organizations. Read more

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