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Each year the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors poem and essay contests for grades 3rd through 12th. This year’s Americanism essay contest title was “What does Freedom mean tome?”TheAvonSchoolDistrict had 16 entries for the 5th grade poem division (Class III) and 13 entries for the 6th grade poem division (Class IV). The essay entries totaled 29 for the 5th and 6th graders (Class II), 40 entries for the 7th and 8th graders 9 (Class III), and 1 solo entry for the high school (Class IV).
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The Andes Central After Prom committee hosted a Quarter Auction raffle Saturday night as a fundraiser for the after-prom party. Funds raised will help support breakfast, a hypnotist, inflatables and prizes for all prom attendees.
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Each year the American Legion Auxiliary sponsors poem and essay contests for grades 3rd through 12th. This year’s Americanism essay contest title was “What does Freedom mean to me?” Students from Wagner Community School were asked to participate. There were seven essays received from the IV Class of freshmen and sophomores. Those participating in the essay contest were Emma Kreeger, Octavian Kocer, Trasin Dilts, Ravyn Medricky, Addison Cuka, Mara Wright and Kieradyn Knudsen. Winners were 1st place – Emma Kreeger, 2nd place – Ravyn Medricky and 3rd place – Trasin Dilts. Emma’s essay will be sent on to the state level to compete. The Wagner American Legion Auxiliary would like to thank all of the participants and the Wagner Community School for their support and help in facilitating the contest.
Read moreMADISON, S.D., March 1, 2024 – Dakota State University in Madisoncelebratedfall2023graduates.The218graduatesearned a total of 257 degrees, 20 associate degrees, 129 baccalaureate degrees, 56 master’s degrees, and 12 earned doctoral degrees. Additionally, 36 undergraduate certificates and 4 graduate certificates were earned.
Read moreFeeding South Dakota food distribution will be held Friday, March 22 at the Scotland Community Church at 8:45 a.m.; the Tyndall Fire Hall at 10:30 a.m. and at the Avon Fire Hall at 12 noon.
Read moreThe Bon Homme Community Choir is making final preparations for the 2024 Performances of 'Love Lifted Up' an Easter Musical by Jason Cox and Joseph Habedank. We believe in Jesus and we believe that he is the HOPE for all the world. He calls us to the foot of the Cross where HE welcomesusALLwithopenarmsbecausehelovesus. John 3 :16 You all are welcome to come hear the Story of Christ's Cruxification told in narration and song. We will present at four locations with a freewill offering.
Read moreThe Avon Music Department had to change the date of their Spring Concert due to getting the gym prepped for Prom. The original date was March 21st, but it has been changed to March 18th.
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