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The 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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Mason Johnson is the son of Mark and Samantha Johnson. He is a six year old in Mrs. Dawn Kocmich’s kindergarten class. Johnson has five siblings: Ava, Sydney, Evelyn, Lillian, and his twin brother Gabe. He also has two dogs named Bailey and Lucy.
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Jill (Bertus) and Devin Tolsma both grew up in Avon and are now alumni of Avon High School. Devin graduated in 2015 and continued his education at Mitchell Technical College. Jill graduated two years later in 2017 and also went to Mitchell Technical College. After their two years at college, they took into consideration how they could utilize their degrees in or around Avon. They both knew they wanted to stay in Avon because they grew up here, and all their family lives here. “Avon has always been home and always will be,” Jill said.
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Above are the Avon high school wrestlers from the BHSA Wrestling team that competed at the first meet in Wagner on December 2: Brady Bierema, Alshamon Gunter and Tyler Tjeerdsma. Photo by Barb Pechous.
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Trenton Soukup is the 14-yearold son of Troy and Shirely Soukup. His siblings are Cody and Ashley Soukup. He raises cows and has two dogs. Although he worked this summer, his favorite pastime is to hunt.
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Congratulations to Tyler Tjeerdsma for winning the 126 pound class in the Top of the Rock Tournament in Dell Rapids. Courtesy Photo.
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Congratulations to the Avon Oral Interp Team on their success at the State Oral Interpretation Festival in Huron. Of the seven events, the Avon District qualified six events for the State Festival. The following students received gold medals for receiving a superior rating during the competition. The Avon Team also was awarded a Class B Team Excellence Award for their success at the event.
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The Zion Lutheran Youth Group held their annual Vendor Fair this past Sunday Dec. 5th. Above are some of the vendors. Lisa Talsma also took pictures at the event. The Youth Group would like to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support. They are grateful for the wonderful turnout. The funds raised will be put towards their youth gathering in Houston, TX in July. Photos by Nikki Fathke.
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