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Senioritis is defined as “a supposed affliction of students in their final year of high school or college, characterized by a decline in motivation or performance.” As spring arrives, teachers tend to watch seniors suffer through senioritis. Seniors tend to cause teachers to suffer through it as well. Mrs. Connie Gretschmann said, “We know senioritis starts to kick in when students say ‘Do we have to do this?’ and the countdown shows up on my whiteboard.”
Read moreAvon students made poppy posters to be judged by the American-Legion Auxiliary. According to legion-aux.org, the red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. Poppy posters are a great way for students in grades 2-12 to get involved in the remembrance and honor of our veterans.
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At 8:00 am on April 11, the seniors departed from Avon for Maryville, MO with chaperones Kathy Blaha, Connie Gretschmann and Dean DeJong. They headed first to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. Getting there around noon, the seniors were able to spend a couple of hours walking around, taking pictures of animals, and eating before getting back on the road. Next stop, they reached their destination in Maryville. Upon arrival, the girls and boys both got cabins to themselves. That night they went out to eat at the A & G restaurant in Maryville. After eating, they headed back to the cabins for a fire and smores.
Read moreAs graduation swiftly approaches, the seniors are busily preparing for life outside of high school. Each one prepared to make their mark on adulting in their own way.
Read moreFORE!!! With the start of Spring comes the singing of birds, the flowing of streams, and the swinging of clubs. On April 8, the Avon Varsity Golf team attended the Class B Classic Golf Meet in Mitchell with sophomore McKenna Kocmich placing fifth overall with a 101 shot.
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Reece Loewe was born on March 13, 2003, to Ed Loewe and Jackie Pier (Tom Pier). She has two younger siblings, Parker and Ari Pier.
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