A Big Pirate shout out to the 30th anniversary of the 1996 State championship volleyball team!
The 1996 Avon Lady Pirates compiled a fantastic record of 32-0! During the season they won 64 of 66 games! This is one of the most dominate volleyball seasons in State B’s History!
Members of the team were: Linda Bares, Jessical Olsen, Jennifer Finck, Miriam Salazar, Danielle Deurmier, Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, Anna Hornstra, Gayle Thompson, and Stephanie Rezac
Assistant Coach Lori Kwasniewski and Head Coach Darlene Hauck
Stats: Jamie Finck and Jill Haenfler
Named All Conference were: Kelly DeJong, Jessica Olsen, Karla Odens, Linda Bares, Danielle Deurmeir, and Jennifer Finck
All State: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
All-Tournament team: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
Joining us at halftime of the game were Kelly, Gayle, Coach Hauck, Linda, Jessica, and Jennifer. Karla and Anna were also able to join us at the parade. On a personal note, not only were these girls great volleyball players, they were great students and individuals and matured into wonderful women who have all made a difference in many peoples lives! Blessed to know each and everyone of you. Hooks up and Go Pirates!
The 1996 Avon Lady Pirates compiled a fantastic record of 32-0! During the season they won 64 of 66 games! This is one of the most dominate volleyball seasons in State B’s History!
Members of the team were: Linda Bares, Jessical Olsen, Jennifer Finck, Miriam Salazar, Danielle Deurmier, Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, Anna Hornstra, Gayle Thompson, and Stephanie Rezac
Assistant Coach Lori Kwasniewski and Head Coach Darlene Hauck
Stats: Jamie Finck and Jill Haenfler
Named All Conference were: Kelly DeJong, Jessica Olsen, Karla Odens, Linda Bares, Danielle Deurmeir, and Jennifer Finck
All State: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
All-Tournament team: Karla Odens, Kelly DeJong, and Jennifer Finck.
Joining us at halftime of the game were Kelly, Gayle, Coach Hauck, Linda, Jessica, and Jennifer. Karla and Anna were also able to join us at the parade. On a personal note, not only were these girls great volleyball players, they were great students and individuals and matured into wonderful women who have all made a difference in many peoples lives! Blessed to know each and everyone of you. Hooks up and Go Pirates!
A special thanks to all who participated in the Homecoming Parade! Your support is greatly appreciated! Official Results Below:
ELEMENTARY
3rd Place: Fifth Grade Mrs. Theresa Swier Div II
From Big City Lights to Avon Friday Nights! Pirate Pride Shines Bright!
2nd Place: Kindergarten Mrs. Dawn Kocmich Div II
Rallying Around the Pirates! (Sturgis)
1st Place: First Grade Mrs. Benita Kuhlman Div II
VIVA LAS VEGAS! Bet on the Pirates! (Las Vegas)
HIGH SCHOOL
3rd Place: Eighth Grade Class of 2030 Div I
The Oscar Goes To…THE PIRATES! (Hollywood)
2nd Place: Junior Class of 2027 Div I
Broadway Bound! Jags DOWN!
1st Place: Freshmen Class of 2029 Div I
Where the Palm Trees Sway, Pirate Pride Leads the Way! (Hawaii)
BUSINESS
3rd Place: Swier Law
2nd Place: The Donut Department III
Jacob Haase, Armour, SD
1st Place: Community Bank of Avon III
Ride the Great American Highway with Us!
CHURCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS
3rd Place: Avon Science Club: 3-Mile Island: “The Pirates will NUKE the Jaguars.”
2nd Place: Booster Club Serving up a tailgate supper tonight 5-kickoff
John Fathke Jr. Driving 1964 Chevy Pickup previously owned by Jim Christjan’s
1st Place: Zion Lutheran Church III
Jesus Leads the Way!
ELEMENTARY
3rd Place: Fifth Grade Mrs. Theresa Swier Div II
From Big City Lights to Avon Friday Nights! Pirate Pride Shines Bright!
2nd Place: Kindergarten Mrs. Dawn Kocmich Div II
Rallying Around the Pirates! (Sturgis)
1st Place: First Grade Mrs. Benita Kuhlman Div II
VIVA LAS VEGAS! Bet on the Pirates! (Las Vegas)
HIGH SCHOOL
3rd Place: Eighth Grade Class of 2030 Div I
The Oscar Goes To…THE PIRATES! (Hollywood)
2nd Place: Junior Class of 2027 Div I
Broadway Bound! Jags DOWN!
1st Place: Freshmen Class of 2029 Div I
Where the Palm Trees Sway, Pirate Pride Leads the Way! (Hawaii)
BUSINESS
3rd Place: Swier Law
2nd Place: The Donut Department III
Jacob Haase, Armour, SD
1st Place: Community Bank of Avon III
Ride the Great American Highway with Us!
CHURCHES AND MISCELLANEOUS
3rd Place: Avon Science Club: 3-Mile Island: “The Pirates will NUKE the Jaguars.”
2nd Place: Booster Club Serving up a tailgate supper tonight 5-kickoff
John Fathke Jr. Driving 1964 Chevy Pickup previously owned by Jim Christjan’s
1st Place: Zion Lutheran Church III
Jesus Leads the Way!
It's almost time! Here is the link to vote for the best floats in each category. Be sure to vote, voting will end at 5:00! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZF3Z7CX
Due to today’s conditions, we will be using a shortened parade route. The parade will turn east at the park, head south at the next intersection, and then return to the school.
And remember—you only get one chance to see the parade this year! There won’t be a second trip through town, so find a good spot, give us a wave, and take a good look the first time the Pirates go by!
PS: The band may not be playing due to the wet conditions.
Due to today’s conditions, we will be using a shortened parade route. The parade will turn east at the park, head south at the next intersection, and then return to the school.
And remember—you only get one chance to see the parade this year! There won’t be a second trip through town, so find a good spot, give us a wave, and take a good look the first time the Pirates go by!
PS: The band may not be playing due to the wet conditions.
Shout out to Devin and Jill Tolsma and SouthSide Meats for hosting the seniors this morning for rolls and juice! Great Homecoming tradition 🏴☠️
The skits were a hit this morning! Please join us for the rest of the Homecoming activities!
🏴☠️Parade at 1:30
🏴☠️Booster Club Tailgate 5-7pm
🏈Kickoff @ 7pm
🔥Burning of the A following the game at the 50 yard line
Go Pirates ☠️
1.) The punt pass and kick has been postponed till next Friday at 5:00
2.) The link for voting on the parade winners will be posted later today. Roll Pi!
2.) The link for voting on the parade winners will be posted later today. Roll Pi!
It's a great day to be a Pirate! The show must go on. Parade at 1:30.
A visit from the newly crowned King and Queen of AHS yesterday helped get the first graders pumped for homecoming activities!! Queen Rilyn and King Cale even took time to autograph their phonics papers!
Gold Standard Pirates of the Week
PK-4: Claude Brown
5-8: Beckett Schultz
9-12: Bree Vanderlei
Congratulations 🏴☠️
There’s still time to get your float entered in the Homecoming Parade! Get to work, get creative, and show off your Pirate Pride!
A couple of quick notes about tomorrow’s Homecoming festivities:
1.) Homecoming Parade: We are hoping to hold the parade as scheduled, but with the weather forecast, please keep an eye on social media for any updates or changes.
2.) School Tours: School tours will be available following the parade. Anyone interested should meet in the school lobby, located just inside the south glass doors.
3.) Game Parking: Due to the wet conditions, parking at the football game will be limited. Areas where parking is not permitted will be roped off. In general, parking will be restricted to the gravel area on the north side of the field. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation!
4.) Burning of the “A”: Immediately following the game, we will hold the traditional Burning of the “A” at midfield. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to stay and be part of this Homecoming tradition!
5.) The Booster Club will be selling Pirate apparel and providing the tailgate at the game. Our Boosters do an incredible job supporting our students, activities, and school throughout the year, so be sure to stop by, grab some Pirate gear, enjoy the tailgate, and show them your support! Thank you, Booster Club, for all you do for Pirate Nation!
We’re looking forward to a great day of celebrating our students, alumni, school, and community. Go Pirates!
A couple of quick notes about tomorrow’s Homecoming festivities:
1.) Homecoming Parade: We are hoping to hold the parade as scheduled, but with the weather forecast, please keep an eye on social media for any updates or changes.
2.) School Tours: School tours will be available following the parade. Anyone interested should meet in the school lobby, located just inside the south glass doors.
3.) Game Parking: Due to the wet conditions, parking at the football game will be limited. Areas where parking is not permitted will be roped off. In general, parking will be restricted to the gravel area on the north side of the field. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation!
4.) Burning of the “A”: Immediately following the game, we will hold the traditional Burning of the “A” at midfield. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to stay and be part of this Homecoming tradition!
5.) The Booster Club will be selling Pirate apparel and providing the tailgate at the game. Our Boosters do an incredible job supporting our students, activities, and school throughout the year, so be sure to stop by, grab some Pirate gear, enjoy the tailgate, and show them your support! Thank you, Booster Club, for all you do for Pirate Nation!
We’re looking forward to a great day of celebrating our students, alumni, school, and community. Go Pirates!
The Junior High Football game scheduled for today in Corsica has been postponed till October 5th. It will start at 4:00 on October 5th and the teams involved will be Avon, Corsica/Stickney, and Burke.
❤️💛 THANK YOU, PIRATE FAMILY! ❤️💛
WOW! 🥤🎉 Our Life Skills students made OVER 250 SLUSHIES during Homecoming Week!
We are so thankful to everyone who ordered a slushie, donated, and supported our students. Your generosity helps provide community outings, hands-on learning experiences, and other opportunities for our Life Skills students throughout the year.
Our students worked hard making, organizing, and delivering all those slushies—and they did an AMAZING job! ❤️💛
Thank you for supporting the Avon Life Skills Class!
🏴☠️ We are proud to be Avon Pirates! 🏴☠️
🍿 Stay tuned for our next fundraiser: delicious popcorn balls!
Good luck to the MS football team today!
K-4 had an assembly on handling big emotions. The Education Rising students helped out along with a few other students to show the littles on different ways they can handle big feelings!
8th graders had a guest speaker come in for careers class. Karen Jelsma talked about her different careers with law enforcement, working at the academy in Springfield, and her current massage business. Shout out to Colt on volunteering for demonstrations!
ATTENTION BUSINESSES, CHURCHES, ALUMNI, MISC. ENTRIES:
Homecoming Day Parade, Friday, September 25, 1:30 pm
Theme: Road Trip Across America
Please call in float entries BY 8:30 am FRIDAY MORNING.
605-286-3291 x 114
Homecoming Day Parade, Friday, September 25, 1:30 pm
Theme: Road Trip Across America
Please call in float entries BY 8:30 am FRIDAY MORNING.
605-286-3291 x 114
How can you say no to these two! Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty want you in the Homecoming Parade.
Volleyball at Irene tonight!
🏐MS starts @ 4pm
🏐C game @ 5:15 pm
🏐JV @ 6:15 pm, with Varsity to follow.
Good luck, ladies!
🏐MS starts @ 4pm
🏐C game @ 5:15 pm
🏐JV @ 6:15 pm, with Varsity to follow.
Good luck, ladies!
✔️They attended Space Camp
✔️Both South Dakota Teacher of the Year
🚀Both representing American Icon Day!!
Go Pirates 🏴☠️
Congratulations to King Cale Cooper and Queen Rilyn Thury!
