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Myers rushes for 4 touchdowns, puts Bears over Eagles
By Jason Hoekema MOUNTAIN VIEW – A couple of years ago, a 50-14 win over the Liberty Eagles may not have been possible. Regardless of the Ava win streak since 2016, the scores were much closer with no greater than a 21-point lead in 2017. Area football fans once thought of the Eagles as they…
Read MoreAva High School Citizens of the Month
These Ava High School Citizens of the Month for September were selected last week for displaying the character word citizenship. For the honor, students are nominated by high school teachers, selected upon displaying certain character traits, which this month included trustworthiness, reliability, and dependability. Participants shown above, are from l to r, Colton Hall, Home…
Read MorePanthers Claw Back
Lady Bears drop road game to Forsyth, 2-1 By Jason Hoekema FORSYTH – The Lady Bears kicked the beehive, or the Panthers’ den, after serving Forsyth two losses at their own tournament on September 14. Coach Emily Petty called it a couple of days earlier after the Lady Bears topped New Covenant Academy, 2-0.…
Read MoreWalk To School Day Set For Wednesday, Oct. 2
The Ava R-I School District is once again participating in national Walk to School Day festivities, and organizers are asking local students and adults to join the fun, and walk to school on Wednesday, Oct. 2. For the morning event, several locations have been designated as “meeting spots” where participants are to convene by…
Read More2019 Homecoming Candidates
AHS Photo Festivities have been well underway this week in celebration of the Ava High School homecoming game Friday evening, when the Ava Bears face the Salem Tigers at Silvey Field. During the evening, the 2019 homecoming queen and king will be announced, and the selection will be made from one of the candidates…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Honors Faye Swofford, Rejects Bus Route Owners Association Proposal
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board convened for their regular monthly meeting last Thursday, September 19th. Closed Session During the closed session that began at 6:00 p.m., the board: – Hired Jeff Pool as High School Assistant Football Coach. – Assigned Randy Lawrence as High School Fishing Team sponsor. – Accepted the…
Read MoreVFW Shares Flag Etiquette With Students
Members of Ava VFW Post 5993 and Ladies’ Auxiliary, visited Ava Elementary 3rd- and 4th-graders last week to conduct Flag Education Classes. VFW members explained the importance of the flag and why it is a symbol of freedom. In the classroom, students learned first-hand how to fold and handle the American flag with respect. Flag…
Read MoreAHS Fishing Teams Find Success at Table Rock
Two Ava High School fishing teams recently competed in the National Youth Fishing Association Shootout on Table Rock Lake. The event was held Sunday, Sept. 8, and over 200 boats, filled with high school students from across the state, competed in the event with the hope to attain the top position in weight, or Big…
Read MoreAHS Academic Students of the Month – September
For September, Ava High School students Megan Lakey and Alexander Stevens, have been selected as the academic students of the month. Alexander Stevens, son of Lisa and Charles Stevens, is a member of National Honor Society. After graduating from Ava High School, Alex plans to attend college and pursue a degree in business, and…
Read MoreFirst Place Winners
The Skyline Lady Tigers, shown above, took first place during tournament play last week at Thornfield.
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