OCT 15 2025
Who is Captain Avon?
Who (or what) is Captain Avon? It’s a question that prospective students and their families, alumni from the Pierpont era, or traveling fans from opposing teams might ask themselves when attending an Avon Old Farms sporting event. Men of Avon know who he is, but let us introduce Captain Avon to those who may not know about the all-important figure.
First, what is Captain Avon? Captain Avon is the leader of the Avon Army. He is also the head of the Spirit Club. One senior is selected every year to serve as Captain Avon. This student must uphold the school’s core values: Brotherhood, Scholarship, Integrity, and Sportsmanship. He must also be energetic, passionate, and inspiring. Organizing away-game trips, leading chants at competitions, and acting out motivational skits at Morning Meeting are all responsibilities of Captain Avon—all carried out while donning the iconic red cape.
This year, the honor was bestowed upon Andrew Kibler ’26, a four-year boy from Los Angeles. He says all the hours spent attending Avon games of every sport and at every level from varsity to fourths means he’s ready for the job. “I’m a loyal guy by nature. I’ve really bought into the school and love the school. I want to help Avon maintain the best appearance to others,” Kibler shares. “I’m also pretty outgoing. I love talking to people and being out in the community.”
Andrew says he closely observed the Captain Avons during his four years at Avon, and took notice of what to do and what not to do, noting that his freshman year Captain Avon Drew Freni ’23 was particularly memorable in the role. Although he has what it takes, Andrew was still really surprised to find out he had been chosen. “Honestly, it didn’t really hit me until the first football game of the year against Brunswick. I just looked at the crowd behind me and realized this is happening. I felt unprepared, but at the same time it all felt totally natural.”
The football team won their opening game of the season with the Avon Army providing motivation throughout. While this year is off to a great start, Andrew is just as concerned with what’s ahead. “I want to create a lasting effect. The same way I took notes from the Captain Avons I’ve seen, I want the next guy and the guy after that to be watching me. If I set the right tone, the trend will continue.”
This year, Andrew hopes to make as much of his role as possible, with plans to get the whole Avon Army to a thirds-level game. He also offers advice for the Captain Avon’s that come after him: “Start by getting to know everyone at school. It’s helpful to know a lot of kids in different groups and different grade levels. Then, have fun with it. It’s a position you can really make your own.”
Captain Avon’s next appearance will be this upcoming Friday night for the Family Weekend football game against Taft. If you can’t make it, a livestream will be made available.
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