By Savannah Abshire | Reporter Elliot Cooper Q: How long have you been swimming? A: Ten years. Q: What is your favorite memory from swimming and diving? A: My favorite memory would be pointing at Austin when the whole team was huddled up in a circle. We thought it was the funniest thing and ever because it was so dumb. That’s the hardest I have … Continue reading Gallery: Q&A With Avon Swim and Dive Seniors
By Mira Branham | Reporter The powerful, steady strokes of muscled arms. The rhythmic thumps of diving boards. The refreshing splash of water. Swimming and Diving season has begun. With four meets already under their swim caps, both teams are deep into the season of tiring early-morning practices and competition schedules. How do they stay in such good spirits? Senior Victoria Wendt said positivity is … Continue reading Swimming and Diving Hope For Successful Rest of Season
By Dia Gill | Web Editor-in-Chief Come fall of their senior year, AHS students are searching frantically for scholarship opportunities. One avenue through which seniors receive scholarships is the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The organization recognizes students with exceptional performance on their junior PSAT. According to its mission statement, the program seeks “to recognize and honor the academically talented students of the United States.” From … Continue reading Senior Caroline Wadley Recognized As Sole National Merit Semi-Finalist From Class of 2019
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. Some students were even taken out of class to attend … Continue reading Students And Staff Host Mental Health Awareness Fair
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