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This wrestling season Avon has three wrestlers: Brady Bierema (11th), Tyler Tjeerdsma (10th), and Al’Shamon Gunter (8th). All of them have been wrestling since they were in 2nd and 3rd grade and are looking forward to improving their skills and making it to the State Wrestling Tournament.
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Avon was well-represented at Region Oral Interp qualifying all attendees for State Oral Interp in Huron on December 3 and 4. Students will be performing the following pieces at the meet: Reece Loewe, Sarah Swier, Gracie Small, McKenna Kocmich, and Courtney Sees (Reader’s Theatre), Ashley Tolsma (Humorous), Sarah Swier (Storytelling), Kimmy and Ashley Tolsma (Duet), Caleb Wallinga (Non-original Oratory), and Reece Loewe (Serious Prose).
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Hayden Talsma, 15-year-old son of Tina and Jerry Talsma, is a sophomore. He has one sibling, Hensley. Talsma has many cats, two dogs, and 20 horses. His favorite class is choir, and his favorite school lunch is chicken strips.
Read moreThe ACT (American College Test) is a standardized test that is used as a part of college admissions. This test covers English, math, reading, and science. On November 30, the junior class took an online ACT practice test to help them prepare for the real ACT when the time comes next spring.
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November 22 marked the first day of practice for the Lady Pirate basketball team as they prepare for their first game against Parkston on December 7.
Read moreBasketball season is back. The first boys basketball game will take place on December 11 in Parkston. Returning letter winners include Lincoln Thury, Eli Watchorn, Kley Heumiller, Jaden Stahl, Landon Thury, Noah Watchorn, Caleb Wallinga, and Trace Pelton. The captains of the team are Lincoln Thury and Eli Watchorn.
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Local businesses were busy Friday with holiday shoppers checking out the Black Friday Deals. Photos by Jenna Hemenway
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