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Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here!”
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8th Grade Students Attend 14th Annual Career Fair
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Carmindy Joy Ferwerda was born on June 12, 2007 to Angie and Randy Ferwerda. Carmindy has one sibling named Justin. In her free time,sheenjoysshowingbeef cattle,dairycattle,anddairy goats in 4H. Carmindy’s favorite subject in school was biology because she found it interesting how organisms interact with each other and their surroundings. One quote that Carmindy finds inspiring is, “Don’t be afraid to go after what you want to do and what you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price.” -Lane Frost.
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Ashley Maire Tolsma is the daughter of Jeff Tolsma and Misty Hanvey and the stepdaughter of Joe Hanvey. Ashleyhastensiblings:Kim, Beau, Cameron, Chapin, Cale, Charlie, Dylan, Jake, Cody,andKatlyn.Sheenjoys reading, lifting, spending time at the gym, hanging out with Cameron, wrestling, and playing softball. Ashley’s schedule is filled with many intriguing subjects, but her favorite would have to be Anatomy/Physiology, because she finds it interesting and fun. One quote Ashley lives by is, “It is what it is,” because it reminds her to roll with the punches and not get sour about difficult situations. Ashley’s biggest role model in her life is her dad because he has always been there for her, and he always knows what to do. Ashley’s advice to underclassmen, “Just take your time on things and don’t stress out too much like I did.”
Read moreWith the second semester under way, we at the Jolly Roger thought it would be interesting to survey the students at Avon High School and determine how many students traveled instate (bar 1), how many stayed home (bar 2) and how many left the state (bar 3)!
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The Wagner Community MemorialHospital-Averasponsored a 14th annual 8th Grade Career Fair on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Wagner National Guard Armory. Partnering with the South Dakota Department of Health, the event also included “Camp Med Lanes”, which featured several different healthcare career choices. The event was coordinated by hospital employee, Connie Kaufman, BSN, RN.
Read moreAndes Central has opened its doors to the community, offering art sessions every Wednesday and Friday from now until March 14th. Not only does it fall in line with the school-wide improvement goals of building relationships and having more community involvement, but it can be a great activity for Andes Central District parents and students to enjoy together.
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