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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Tue, 14 Apr 2026Former Quarterback-Turned Artist Brings New Perspectives to Avon
This week, the Avon Old Farms community welcomed Ryan McCann to campus as this year’s visiting artist. The former quarterback-turned artist helped students find their own artistic vision.
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026Featured Alumnus: Jon Manafort '19
On May 1, Jon Manafort '19 will embark on a 3,400+ mile motorcycle ride across the country. He'll be joined by some high-profile people on the ride, and it's all to raise money for a great cause. Read to learn more.
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026Evans History Initiative 2026: Analyzing the Meanings and Uses of the Declaration of Independence at 250 Years
Through the Evans History Initiative, Avon Old Farms recently hosted an academic conference on the topic of the Declaration of Independence and what it means as we approach the document’s semiquincentennial later this year.
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026AOF Artists Reach New Heights in National Art Competition
Avon Old Farms students earned seven total awards at the National Scholastic Art Awards, setting a new school record and making AOF one of the top earners in the entire country.
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026Captain's Corner: Tennis
Our varsity tennis team have only just started the season and already proven they can compete with anyone. We talked with captain Liam Boone '26 about his expectations for the team.
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026Mentorship Program Highlight: Winston McKellar ’69, P'05, '07 and William Russler ’23
Growth, support, and meaningful connection. Hear from two more alumni about their experience being part of the AOF Alumni Network Mentorship Program.
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026Avon Outreach Abroad—Student Service Trip to Guatemala
Several students spent their March break in a village in Guatemala building homes for those in need.
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026Learning—and Tasting—from the Land on which We Live
From sap to syrup: The most recent example of R.E.A.L. learning on campus.
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Sun, 15 Mar 20262025-26 Winter Sports Recap
Read about all the highlights of the winter athletics season at Avon Old Farms, including—but certainly not limited to—a 10th New England Hockey Championship.
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Fri, 13 Mar 2026Featured Alumnus: Alex Demopoulos '08
Following his collegiate lacrosse career, Alex Demopoulos '08 has found his calling: combining his passion for cooking and desire to help those in need. Read to learn more about his cause and how you can help.
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026Captain's Corner: Robotics
Our robotics team spent the winter competing against other schools around the region. We sat down with team programmer Zachary Thompson '26 to find out how their season went.
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Sat, 28 Feb 2026Mentorship Program Highlight: Drew Graham ’85, P’28 and Shin Tozawa ’23
Growth, support, and meaningful connection. Hear from two more alumni about their experience being part of the AOF Alumni Network Mentorship Program.
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026AIP Highlight: Welding
Jethro Schwartz '26 took advantage of the Advanced Independent Project program to try his hand at welding. He believes more students should give it a try. Read more about his experience.
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Mon, 16 Feb 2026Featured Alumni: Wes ’03 and Wyatt ’06 Couture
From sharing a childhood bedroom to co-owning multiple businesses together, hear the story of Wes ’03 and Wyatt ’06 Couture and the role that their time at Avon played.
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026Mentorship Program Highlight: Taylor Hahn ’13 and Deron Koppel ’24
Growth, support, and meaningful connection. Hear from two more alumni about their experience being part of the AOF Alumni Network Mentorship Program.
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026Captain's Corner: Swimming
This season, the varsity swim team made the jump from Division 3 to Division 2, meaning they will compete against much tougher competition. We sat down with team captain Brady Tollis '26 to learn more.
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Thu, 05 Feb 2026Eight Avonians Selected for National Juried Photography Exhibition
Our artists have once again earned themselves awards and recognition, this time through the Drexel University High School Photography Contest.
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Fri, 30 Jan 2026Avonian Delivers MLK Day Speech at State Capitol
At the state’s most recent MLK Jr. Day celebration, AOF junior Cam Thomas ’27 delivered a speech exploring what the holiday means to him, and how he hopes to carry on Dr. King’s legacy.
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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