News: In the Quad and Around the World
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From the Village Green and out into the world, Men of Avon are making an impact.
Keep up with the news here!
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                            Wed, 15 Oct 2025Who 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. 
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                            Tue, 14 Oct 2025AOF Senior Publishes Research Paper Exploring Generative AI’s Shortcomings and CapabilitiesAOF 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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                            Tue, 14 Oct 2025Woodwell Leadership Award: John Melkon '27Each year at Avon Old Farms, one rising junior is offered the opportunity to attend the Outward Bound program of his choice through the Woodwell Leadership Award. Find out what last year's winner John Melkon '27 experienced over the summer. 
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                            Mon, 13 Oct 2025Featured Alumnus: Nicholas Papadopoulos '12Nicholas Papadopoulos '12 recently won Best Paper at the 2025 Future of Information and Communication Conference (FICC) held in Berlin this past summer. Find out more about his work and what else he's been up to since leaving Avon. 
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                            Fri, 10 Oct 2025Captain's Corner: Cross CountryThis week, we sat down with Will Agnes ’26, one of three captains of the cross country team this year, to learn more about his role and how the season is going so far. 
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                            Mon, 06 Oct 20252025 Alumni Council UpdateThis September, the Alumni Council met on the campus of Avon Old Farms for their annual fall meeting. 
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                            Thu, 18 Sep 2025Meet the New Faculty for 2025This year, Avon Old Farms we welcomed six new educators to our ranks. Read to find out more about them. 
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                            Tue, 16 Sep 2025Introducing the 2025-26 Student CouncilMeet the members of the Student Council for the 2025-26 school year! 
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                            Mon, 15 Sep 2025Captain's Corner: Varsity FootballThis week, we sat down with Hampton Bachelder ’27, one of three captains of the varsity football team this year, to learn more about his role and how the team is preparing for the season. 
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                            Mon, 15 Sep 2025Featured Alumnus: Jordan Bernard '20Jordan Bernard ’20 gives us an update on his pharmaceutical studies and shares why he's looking forward to Reunion 2025. 
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                            Sun, 14 Sep 2025AOF Student Demographics 2025AOF student demographics for the 2025-26 school year. 
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                            Tue, 01 Jul 2025Avon Old Farms Strengthens Athletics Program with Trio of New CoachesAvon Old Farms School is proud to announce the addition of three new varsity head coaches to its renowned athletics program. These talented leaders bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the Winged Beavers community. 
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                            Fri, 06 Jun 2025Student’s Eagle Scout Project Replaces 150+ Trees on CampusWhen a town construction project left a strip of campus without trees, one student saw it as the perfect opportunity to complete his Eagle Scout project. 
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                            Thu, 29 May 20252025 Spring Sports RecapWinning games, breaking school records, and exemplifying sportsmanship were all a part of this spring sports season, completing a year full of awesome sports. 
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                            Thu, 22 May 2025In Loving Memory of Dr. Diana Malchoff P’07Dr. Diana ‘Doc’ Malchoff P’07, a cherished member of the Avon Old Farms community, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. 
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                            Wed, 21 May 2025Featured Alumnus: “Peter” Phuoc Hong Huynh ’86From Vietnam War refugee to the Avon Old Farms School Dean's List. Read the remarkable story of this month's featured alumnus: “Peter” Phuoc Hong Huynh ’86. 
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                            Mon, 19 May 2025Captain's Corner: GolfWe sat down with varsity golf captain Timmy Adams '25 ahead of their final tournament of the season to find out more about his role. 
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                            Thu, 08 May 2025R.E.A.L. Learning in Action: Econ Students Learn about 2008 Financial Crash from Inside SourcesEconomics students had the unique opportunity to discuss the 2008 financial crisis with two primary sources—individuals who were working on Wall Street at the time. These sources shared insight that no textbook or worksheet would be able to replicate. 
Our Founder felt that “the school should not be an isolated institution but a microcosm of society.”
DUNLAP SMITH
ON THEODATE POPE RIDDLE
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