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Features, Student Voice

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

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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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Boys’ Track Team Strives For State Victory

By Savannah Abshire | Reporter The Avon Orioles Boys Track and Field team is making a dash for the 2018 State Champions title. The boys were able to pull out a win with a score of 193 against Brownsburg, Cascade, Danville, Plainfield and Tri-West in the Boys Track and Field county meet. “We definitely worked for it this year,” said senior Keith Abramson. “Everyone has … Continue reading Boys’ Track Team Strives For State Victory

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