Stories tagged with "Avon"

Hickory Elementary program pays tribute to veterans by Josh Duke

After Air Force Maj. Myron Stamps attended Hickory Elementary’s Veterans Day celebration last year, the father of two students at the school was so impressed that he wanted... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:22 PM in Avon

Band makes Avon proud by Gretchen Becker

Long day ends well for perennially strong squad The Avon Marching Black and Gold has captured its second consecutive Bands of America Grand National Championship competition.... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:20 PM in Avon

Eagle boys eye sectional win for 4th straight year by Patrick Dorsey

Coach expects solid year from team and ‘to get more guys to score at the state meet’ Zionsville swimming coach Scott Kubly remembers last year’s sectional —... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:07 PM in High school swimming/diving

Brownsburg's season: short on points, long on effort by Patrick Dorsey

’Dogs continue steady climb to respectability Did the loss sting? Of course it stung, but that didn’t take away from what Brownsburg’s football team did this... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:03 PM in High school football

Westside YMCA to host breakfast with Santa by Gretchen Becker

The West District YMCA, which serves western Marion and Hendricks counties, will hold its annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 12. Families are invited to have breakfast and get... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Hendricks County

Avon elementary schools face 3 redistricting options by Gretchen Becker

The Avon School Board will choose between three options when proceeding with elementary redistricting. The district will open its seventh elementary school, River Birch, for the... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:22 AM in Avon

Avon takes 2nd straight national crown by Bill Mccleery

Carmel places 5th, Lawrence Central 8th and Center Grove 9th Avon High successfully defended its national high school marching band title Saturday night. It was just the latest of... – Nov 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Semifinal competition is under way in BOA finals at Lucas Oil Stadium by Josh Duke

5 area bands are still in the running; championships tonight With one hand covering her mouth, Kim McDonald focused on every move her son and the Center Grove marching band made... – Nov 14, 2009 at 11:25 AM in Communities

Drunken driver gets 10 years in fatal crash by indystar

An Avon man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in the drunken-driving crash that killed a 70-year-old woman. A Marion Superior Court judge sentenced John Ferrell Jr., 45,... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

Republican trustee to face opponent in May by Josh Duke

AVON — A local Republican Party leader has announced his nomination for Washington Township trustee. Don Hodson, the Washington Township Republican chairman since 1998, said... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM in Hendricks County

Source of spill or leak sought in Brownsburg by indystar

Brownsburg — State and local hazardous materials investigators searched Wednesday for the source of gasoline or similar fuel that ran into White Lick Creek in Brownsburg. The... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:30 AM in Brownsburg

Avon High to discuss schedule proposal by indystar

Avon — Parents are invited to a public forum next week to learn about a proposed change to Avon High School’s class schedule beginning next fall. The meeting will be at... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM in Avon

Avon, Ben Davis seniors will march in national band by Gretchen Becker

Two Indianapolis-area high school seniors will be getting in step with an elite national marching band. Avon student Jordan Aders, 17, and Ben Davis student Jordon Schell, 18, were... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Avon

All-West Boys Soccer Coach of the Year: Avon's Phil Schmidt by Patrick Dorsey

After leading his Orioles to a 17-2-3 record, a second straight sectional championship, the third regional title in school history and a trip to the semistate finals, Avon coach... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM in High school soccer

All-West Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Avon's Kyle Sparks by Patrick Dorsey

During its run to the semistate finals, a number of players stood out on the Avon boys soccer team. Jeff Bryant (11 goals, four assists), Mike Grossnickle (one goal, eight... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:20 PM in High school soccer

Bulldogs get what they deserve by Patrick Dorsey

Matchups will be key against Warriors in Class 5A regional On one side is Warren Central — the third-ranked team in Class 5A and winner of four straight state titles this... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:10 PM in High school football

Avon High School considering new block scheduling plan by Josh Duke

Avon parents are invited to attend a public forum regarding a major proposed change to Avon High School’s class schedule beginning next fall. The meeting will be held at 6:30... – Nov 11, 2009 at 4:04 PM in Avon

Avon wins regional band contest by Bill Mccleery

Carmel is 2nd, Lawrence Central is 3rd in area championships held at stadium Avon High School won Saturday’s Bands of America Regional Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium,... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:54 AM in Communities

Avon wins Bands of America Regional Championship by William Booher

Avon High School won Saturday’s Bands of America Regional Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium, repeating its feat from last year. “These kids work so hard for this,” said Susan... – Nov 07, 2009 at 11:58 PM in News

Brownsburg takes Comer back to top by Patrick Dorsey

Sectional title is school’s 1st since coach played there in 1985 AVON, Ind. — As a head coach, Brett Comer had been waiting four years — four years of training,... – Nov 07, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football