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Taylor Haltom Makes All-State Golf Team
Ava High School freshman Taylor Haltom finished 11th in state and qualified as an all-state golfer at the state meet this week. The top 15 in the state were designated all-state. Coach Nathan Houk said Taylor shot a 79 the first day and an 80 the second day for a two-day total of 159. “Taylor…
Read MoreSkatepark Opens
The City of Ava and the Chamber of Commerce marked the official opening of the Ava Skatepark Tuesday when Mayor Eddie Maggard cut a ceremonial ribbon. The skatepark is located across the street from the Ava City Park, next to the city maintenance building on NW 10th St. Pictured from left above are Josh Abernathy,…
Read MoreGraduation Held For Ava Class of 2014
Commencement exercises for the Ava High School Class of 2014 were held last Friday evening at Dr. C.E. Harlan Stadium. After several periods of rain during the week, and predicted rain Friday night, it seemed unlikely that the program would be held out of doors. The decision was made to proceed outside, however, and despite…
Read MoreBears Fall to Catholic In District Championship Game
The 2014 Ava High School baseball season came to an end Tuesday in the championship game of the Class 3 District 10 Tournament, being played at Ava. Ava advanced to the finals by defeating two SCA teams for the second time this season – Willow Springs 8-0 in the opening round last Saturday and Mtn.…
Read MoreLocal Troopers Presented Valor Awards For Water Rescue in Douglas County
Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, would like to congratulate the 23 employees honored at the Patrol’s annual awards and The MASTERS banquet recently. Held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, family, friends, and members of The MASTERS (Missouri Association of State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) gathered to honor…
Read MoreCommencement Friday Night For Ava High School Class of 2014
Commencement exercises for the Ava High School graduating class of 2014 will be held Friday night at 7 p.m. The graduation program is scheduled to be held at Dr. C.E. Harlan Stadium, however, the program could be moved to the high school gymnasium if the rain continues. The graduation process for some 100 seniors of…
Read MoreAva Students Excel at State Music Contest
Each spring semester band and choir students across the state work diligently to prepare for performances that are judged at the State level. This year a total of 26 Ava High School band and choir students traveled to Columbia on Saturday May 3 to compete at State Music Solo and Ensemble Contest. The band took…
Read MoreAva Lions 5K Run; Walk for Sight To Be Held This Saturday Morning
The Ava Lions Club 5th annual 5K Run and 1-mile Walk for Sight will be held this Saturday morning, May 10. The race will begin and end at Cross Point Church on Highway Y, just west of Highway 5. The run will begin at 9 a.m. and again this year will be electronically timed by…
Read MoreBears Are District Golf Champs
On Monday, May 5, the Ava Bears golf team brought home the top honor of District Champions by scoring a team total of 336 and beating the Mountain Grove team score of 346. Tristan Haltom won 1st place individual by shooting a 70 (1 under par); 2nd place went to Ian Barnes (73) from Licking,…
Read MoreFFA Chapter Holds Annual Banquet
By Molly Henderson FFA President 2014-15 The Ava FFA Chapter held their annual banquet, Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Members and guests were provided with a meal which consisted of grilled chicken, corn, scalloped potatoes, peach crisp and vanilla ice cream. Members received awards and degrees, and the new…
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