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Wagner FFA students put together a week of events to celebrate FFA Week. Students could participate in blue and gold/FFA jackets day, favorite animal day, John Deere vs. Case IH day and hat day. On Friday, all students had the opportunity to attend the petting zoo. Courtesy Photos.
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After the official ground-breaking in October, 2020, the long-awaited new office and shop facility for the Charles Mix Electric Association is now open to the public. Employees made the move official on Wednesday, February 16th. The new building is located just west of the Dollar General store, with access from Highway 50.
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Haleigh Nicole Tjeerdsma, daughter of Hillary and Travis Tjeerdsma and Amber Babutzke, was born on June 6, 2004. Tjeerdsma has five younger brothers, Tyler, Thayne, and Tucker Tjeerdsma; and Sean and Nick Schryvers. She also has a younger sister Hudsyn. In her spare time, she likes to craft and play Stardew Valley with her brothers.
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As tradition for the Avon choir, vocal director Autumn Schultz and the six seniors (Haden Cahoy, Makayla Kopp, Kiara Driesen, Tiffany Pelton, Katie Gretschmann, and Reece Loewe) sang Valentine’s Day serenades as a fundraiser for the senior music trip. Having a total of 36 gifts/serenades to give out in seven different towns, everyone left to go sing at 7:15 A.M . The towns that were traveled to include Springfield, Tyndall, Avon, Armour, Wagner, Corsica, and Tripp.
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Health Occupation Student Association (HOSA) is an organization for students who are interested in the healthcare profession. Avon’s HOSA chapter, led by Kim Vellek, started doing ‘Skillbuilders' this year to introduce the students to the different occupations within the healthcare field.
Read moreAvon prepared 21 selections for the annual Vocal Contest in Vermillion on February 9. The judges rate each selection from one (the best score you can get) to five (the lowest score you can get).
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Middle School Agricultural, Animal, and Plant Science Awards:
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