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  • Tue, 13 Jan 2026

    Featured Alumnus: Chris Higgins '01

    Chris Higgins '01 reflects on 12 years in the NHL, how his time at Avon prepared him for any challenge, and what it meant to play for John T. Gardner. 

  • Mon, 12 Jan 2026

    Captain's Corner: Squash

    Hailing from Ecuador, Pablo Paredes '26 chose Avon Old Farms as the next step in his squash career, and has spent the last two seasons as captain of the varsity team. We sat down with Pablo to learn more about his role and what his hopes are for the season.

  • Fri, 09 Jan 2026

    Avon Artists Win Big Again

    At this year's CT Scholastic Art Awards, 19 Avon Old Farms students received a total number of 22 awards, making us joint-first in all of CT for the third time in five years.

  • Tue, 06 Jan 2026

    The Ann K. Kirby Wellness Center is Officially Open!

    The Ann K. Kirby Wellness Center opened in January 2026, ushering in a new era of health education at Avon Old Farms. 

  • Tue, 30 Dec 2025

    Mentorship Program Highlight: Brian Maitland ’80, P’18 and Patrick Mella ’22

    Growth, support, and meaningful connection. Hear from two alumni about their experience being part of the AOF Alumni Network Mentorship Program. 

  • Mon, 15 Dec 2025

    Captain's Corner: Wrestling

    This week, we sat down with Tyler Rebick ’26, one of the captains of the wrestling team this year, after he earned his 100th high school win. Find out how this season has started so far, and how Rebick hopes it will end. 

  • Fri, 12 Dec 2025

    Featured Alumnus: Tim Wright '94

    While Tim Wright '94 can't tell you much about his career in the CIA, he'll gladly share stories and reflect on the impact Avon had on the rest of his life.

  • Tue, 09 Dec 2025

    Visiting Author: Patrick J. McGinnis

    On Monday, the school welcomed this year’s visiting author, Patrick J. McGinnis—the man credited with coining the term FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out).

  • Fri, 05 Dec 2025

    Latest Student Athletes to Celebrate Collegiate Commitments

    Avon Old Farms College Athletic Commitments

  • Sat, 29 Nov 2025

    2025 Fall Sports Recap

    It was a historic fall sports season at Avon Old Farms, and it wasn’t just a single team making history. Here's a full recap of our fall athletics season.

  • Mon, 24 Nov 2025

    Alumni Career Day 2025

    The latest Alumni Career Day saw 35 alumni return to campus to provide insight and advice for current students considering their future career paths.

  • Wed, 19 Nov 2025

    Featured Alumnus: Steve Lewis '73

    Steve Lewis ’73 has dedicated most of his free time in the last several years to raising awareness of veteran-led causes, and he brought his advocacy to AOF this past Veterans Day.

  • Tue, 18 Nov 2025

    Captain's Corner: Varsity Soccer

    This week, we sat down with Leo Miranda ’26, one of the captains of the varsity soccer team this year, to learn more about his role in their successful season. 

  • Mon, 17 Nov 2025

    AIP Highlight: Strabismus Awareness and New Treatments

    Through the school's Advanced Independent Project (AIP) program, Sungwoon “Ron” Jung ’27 spent the fall season tackeling the issues faced by individuals living with strabismus. 

  • Wed, 12 Nov 2025

    Veterans Day 2025

    Veterans Day 2025 at Avon Old Farms included all of the traditional elements seen in past years, with a few new meaningful additions. 

  • Fri, 07 Nov 2025

    New Club Feature: Aroma Lab

    Introducing Aroma Lab! The newest of the school's near 50 clubs gives students a chance for more exciting scientific lab work. Read for more details. 

  • Wed, 15 Oct 2025

    Who is Captain Avon?

    Who (or what) is Captain Avon? Most of our alumni are familiar with the iconic figure. For everyone else, here is an introduction. 

  • Tue, 14 Oct 2025

    AOF Senior Publishes Research Paper Exploring Generative AI’s Shortcomings and Capabilities

    AOF senior Junbum Cho's research paper exploring generative AI was published in scientific journal. Read more to find out what he discovered.

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