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Dick Padrnos, formerly of Lake Andes, was inducted into the South Dakota Basketball Hall of Fame on August 24th in Sioux Falls. Padrnos was a standout basketball player for the Lake Andes High School Eagles during the years of 1947 through 1951. He wore number 33 and was the team’s center. As an eighth grader, Padrnos was a starter on the varsity basketball team and started for the Eagles for five seasons. He led the team in scoring his freshmen through senior year and would score 250-300 points per season. During his senior year, Padrnos averaged 23 points per game with his highest scoring game against Armour where he scored 40 points. He helped lead the Eagles to their first state basketball tournament in 1951, where they finished in 3rd place. The Eagles ended that season with a 30-1 win-loss record.
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Music filled the air Wednesday evening, September 4th as Ivory took the stage and shared their classic rock songs with special guest performer Joslynn Rose from 'The Voice' singing with the band. The event was put on by the Avon Park Festival. Photos by Jenna Petrik
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School is back in session so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class? Let’s find out if you are a star student or need to brush up a little on your backpack knowledge.
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KING AZIAH MEYER AND QUEEN MACY VOIGT CROWNED
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EastonSeesisthenewquarterbackforAvon.Asafreshman, Easton feels pressured to do well, and believes he’s off to a good start. His game-day routine consists of a lot of sleep, a good breakfast in the morning, and making it on the bus on time. When asked what his favorite hype-up song is, he responded Sandman by Metallica. For the rest of the season, he looks forward to staying healthy and continuing to win games. Easton’s favorite thing about football is spending time with all of his teammates and making lifelong memories.
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Jack Fathke is a sophomore and has been running cross country since the 7th grade. When we asked Jack what his meet-day routine was, he replied, “I make sure I eat a wellmaintained breakfast. At meets, Jack stretches to make sure he is prepared. We then asked him if he had a hype-up song that he listens to before meets. Jack responded, “Call Me Late by NBA Youngboy.” Then we asked Jack what his favorite thing about cross country is. He replied, “my favorite thing aboutcrosscountryishangingoutwithfriendsandrunning.” Lastly, we asked, “what do you most look forward to for the rest of the season?” Jack replied, “I want to make it to the state because it's in Rapid, and I can stay in a hotel.”
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Maesa Leonne Kuhlman is the daughter of Dan and Teanna Kuhlman and the sister of Rance Kuhlman. She was born on September 5th, 2006. Maesa has many hobbies she enjoys: talking and hanging out with family and friends, spending time at the river, being active outside, going on long walks, reading, and learning new things. Her favorite subject is science because while it is more challenging, it is very applicable to the real world. Science is also very interesting and there is always so much more to learn and discover.
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