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CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN AVON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!
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Soon after the snow starts inSouthDakota,Thanksgiving ushers in the holiday season. I lovethistimeofyear:gathering aroundtheThanksgivingfeast with my family, throwing the football around outside, and giving thanks to God for our many blessings.
Read moreFour Wagner Community School FFA students and their FFA Advisor, Evan Papousek, attended the 2024 National FFA Convention & Expo held in Indianapolis, IN beginning Wednesday, October 23rd through Saturday, October 26th. The convention hosted a plethora of events making sure that there is something to pique everyone’s interests. Some of this year’s events and workshops included competitive events, delegate events, career success tours, a concert, a rodeo, student and teacher workshops, National Days of Service, student showcase stage, hypnotist shows, award recognition ceremonies, various general sessions, and the American Degree ceremony.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL FALL CONCERT HELD
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I love South Dakota. I love our natural beauty – from the rolling plains to the incredible Black Hills, from the Mighty Missouri to the peaceful prairie lakes. I love our people – they’re the hardest working around with common sense American values and strong family morals. I love everything about our state (except for maybe the January weather).
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Lately my teenager has been fascinated by medical dramas. Although my “doctor self” is usually rolling my eyes throughout the program, it’s often a good conversation starter.
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On Friday, November 1st four AHS choir members attended the South Dakota All State Choir in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota All-State Choir is one of the most prestigious musical events inthestate,drawingtalented young vocalists from across the region to perform in a collaborative, high-level choral ensemble containing about 950 students. Every year the kidslearnoneoftheAll-State music pieces to try out on. They perform the piece in a quartet in front of the whole choir, with a judge who picks thetoptwofromeachsinging part. The four who perform the best are the All-State members, while the other four are the alternates. This year, the All-State members were Erica Cahoy(soprano), Kinley Doom(alto), Jaydon Driesen(tenor), and Lance Odens(bass). The alternates were Lexi Vanderlei(soprano), Kaydence Metzger(alto), Trevor Eggers(tenor), and Devin Rucktaeschel(bass).
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SpencerDykstraisourother Pirate of the Week this week. She is the daughter of Drew and Alicia Dykstra. When we asked Spencerwhather favorite subject was in school, she responded, “Spelling because I like to learn how to spell challenging words.” She also likes math and is currently learning “the box method” for multiplication. Spencer statedthatshe looks up to teachers such as Mr. Hento and Ms. Wynia.Whennot at school, Spencer has many hobbies, such as drawing, coloring, reading, and listening to music!
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