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Oral Interp has come to a close; the team was successful with three events qualifying for the state competition on December 6th and 7th in Sturgis. The state qualifiers this year are Erica Cahoy in the Non-Original Oratory category, Kate Swier in the Storytelling category, and Abby Gretshmann and Ella Hamilton in the Duet category. Erica Cahoy was the only senior this year. She has been in Oral Interp for four years, and as this was her last year, she will be missed.
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Erica Nicole Cahoy is a senior at AHS. She was born April 13, 2007. Erica is the daughter of Mark and Kris Cahoy, and sister of Haden and Mya Cahoy. Erica enjoys playing piano, binge watching TV shows and movies, spending time with her family, and scrolling social media. Her favorite subject is algebra or geometry because she loves the equations and combining variables.AquotethatErica lives by is “save your tears for the pillow”- Abby Lee Miller. Ericas biggest role modelinlifeisherauntKate. She is an engineer and this inspired her and showed her opportunitiesshecouldhave one day. Some advice she wouldgivetounderclassmen is “don't fall behind in class, get your work done in class, and get good study habits.” Herbiggestaccomplishment at AHS is making it to state one-act all 5 years she has been out, and she hopes to make it again this year. She is also proud of getting superior actor at state one-act the last twoyears.Ericaplanstoattend Purdue to be an engineer. She eitherwantstobeachemicalor environmental engineer. Her favoritememoryatAHSisoneact in general, but specifically watching the “dance party” beforeawards,someofthekids are really talented and do flips and tricks. Erica will miss the interesting conversations in Mrs.Cahoysclass,normallyto get out of notes and work, most about AHS.
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John Afalla Fathke, son of Jed and Maureen Fathke, and brother of Jack Fathke, was born on August 30, 2006. Johnenjoyshunting,fishing, roping, and boating during his free time. His favorite subject would have to be English because it comes easily to him. One quote John lives by is, “Life would be tragic if it weren’t funny.” Two of John’s biggest role models arehismomanddadbecause they always support him in whatever he does.
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Avon’sCityCouncilrecently appointed a new alderman, Paul Thury, to fill a vacancy on the council. This is Paul’s first time serving on the city council.Ashiscurrentposition is an appointee, Paul will serve onthecounciluntilthiscoming spring’s election. The process for Paul to be appointed as an alderman began when he was firstapproachedandaskedifhe had any interest in filling the position once it became available. Paul then attended the Decembercitycouncilmeeting whereheletboththemayorand council members know that he wouldbeinterestedandwilling to fill the position, should the council wish to appoint him.
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At the December 19th meeting of the Wagner American Legion there was quite a sight to behold.
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Christmas
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The National Guard’s birthday has been nationally recognized as December 13th. Even though this day is not a federal holiday, it is an opportunity to recognize the National Guard’s role in the defense of the nation as well as its history. The significance of this day is that it marks the beginning of organized militia and the beginning of the country’s oldest military units. On December 13, 1636, the Massachusetts Bay Colony organized its militia members into three different divisions in order to defend their colony. This was the first time that a village militia was divided into divisions in America. For the state of South Dakota, the National Guard origins date back to 1862 as part of the Dakota Territory.
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