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The cross country athlete of the week is Zander Fathke. He is the son of Chris and Nikki Fathke. Zander joined cross country because he wanted to run and push himself. This is Zander’s first year of cross country. His routine on the day of a meet consists of waking up, going to school, and getting ready to run, and pump-up song is 10K by KB.
Read moreDominic is a sophomore at AHS and the kicker on the Pirate football team. When asked about his goals for the rest of the football season, he responded, “to keep starting on defense and kick a field goal.” Dominic's hype-up song is Thunderstruck by ACDC. Dominic has played football for eight years. If Dominic were able to play another position, he would want to play quarterback because it seems like fun. An NFL player that Dominic looks up to is Matt Prater; he has grown up watching him kick field goals. For the rest of the season, Dominic plans to “kick it up a notch” in the play-offs… pun(t) intended!
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Lila Ann Vanderlei was bornonOctober23,2006.Lila is the daughter of Craig and Amy Vanderlei, and the sister of Grace, Lexi, Bree, and Jon Vanderlei. She loves DIY projects and just being outside. Lila’sproudestachievements at AHS are being on the Merit Honor Roll all four years of high school, as well as remaining in extra-curricular activities such as volleyball and basketball. Lila’s biggest role models are her parents because they taught her how to be a good person and that hard work pays off. One word of advice Lila lives by is “Make good choices.” – Mom. Lila’s advice for underclassmen is, “Do your homework.” Lila’s favorite subject is science because it makes her think, and she finds it interesting. After high school, Lila plans togotocollegeandstudySecondary Science Education.
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Kinley Louise Doom was bornSeptember29,2006.She is the daughter of Chris and Angel Doom, and sister of Trey, Christian, Dominic, Aspen, and Kennedy. Some of her hobbies include: playing sports, making coffee, being outside, and shopping. Kinley's favorite subject is creative english because she enjoys coming up with new, fun ideas for the yearbooks, and getting to take pictures at events.
Read moreThe Awana Clubs at First Baptist Church will again be having their Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat event this year on Wednesday, October 30. Between the times of 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm they will be going through the streets of Avon collecting items to be taken to the Bon Homme Food Pantry in Tyndall. Items that are currently in greater need are: cereal (hot or cold), personal care items (toothpaste and brushes, shampoo), taco fixings, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, pasta and sauces, paper products, and ketchup. If you have items you would like the children to pick up, please have a light on at your door and they will stop. If you will not be home and would like to donate you may leave your items in the entry of First Baptist Church anytime on October 30. The Food Pantry has been amazed and appreciative of the generosity of the people of Avon in response to this event. Thank you for your participation.
Read moreIn August, Bomgaars proudly celebrated its 80th anniversary. Since opening its first store in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1944, Bomgaars has grown into a trusted retailer with over 180 stores across 15 states, employing more than 6,000 people. As a proud family-owned business, Bomgaars is committed to continuing its tradition of offering customers what they need, when they need it—today and for the next 80 years.
Read moreGreer Unit #11 American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on October 17th, 2024 at the Post Home with 14 members present.
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