Avon High School - Nova Yearbook (Avon, CT)

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This year the Travel-Study Program took several students to Greece to observe the history and culture of this ancient land. The students spent nine days in various places such as Athens, Mycenae, Delphi, and Hydra, seeing sights such as the Acropolis and the theater at Epidaurus. This trip proved to be enjoyable to all students who participated as have Travel Study Programs in the past. Founded by Dr. Harder and Mr. Cote, the International Affairs Club was established this year. The members participated in a Model United Nations, representing Bahrain, Belgium, Ireland, Sweden, and United Arab Emirates. After Traveling to New York to meet with U.N. Consulates, the members stag- ed debates pertaining to inter- national issues. Travel-Study -'.-'- Q Front Flow: M. Knowlton, K. Hayes, D. Choy, G. Bowman. Flow 2: Mr. Buckley, S. Nimbkar, A. Tickner, T. Hudish, J. Wittmer, L. Dengenis, L. Laidaker, M. Mathes, R. Colton, Mrs. Devlin. International Affairs Club I I v i Front Row: T. Wilt, J. Hyman, J. Hentschell, M. Hafey, M. Gilrain, M. Kirshman, J. Beizer, K. Weaver, P. Goldman. Back Row: J. Naiman, A. Feldman, G. Melvin, J. Hecht, K. Papineau, B. McDonald, M. Riberdy, C. Dunford, T. Erlandsson, M. Knowlton, D. Glenn, B. Lanza, S. Graziano. 110

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Falcon's l Nest The school store, The Falcon's Nest, is directed by Mr. Ferris. ln addition to its sale of prac- tical items, this year the store added Avon High School Sweatshirts to its inventory. The Falcon's Nest serves as a place for participating students to utilize and develop their business skills. Math Team Front Row: B. Lanza, C. Duntord, A. Rich, J. Beizer, G. Abate. Back Flow: B. Beizer, J. Gresh. C. Zigmont, S. Wills, P. Marconi, Mr. Ferris. The Math Team is an academic club directed by Mr. Kepner. In its fourth year, the team pro- vides students with a chance to test and practice their math skills. Competing in six meets, the team is currently third in a league of sixteen schools.

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SK' 9'-UB This year's Ski Club has been suc- cessful due to the excellent snow condi- tions. Mr. Tremblay, the adviser, has contributed much of his time and effort in planning ski trips. Many people have participated in the Ski Club which has traveled to ski areas including Bromley, Okemo, Stratton and Killington. Front Row: D. Smith, T. Gately, K. Daft, B. McDonald, L. Dengenis, M. Daigle, B. Santoro, S. Whitty, P. Goldman. Back Row: D. Lemay, S. Sopelak, J. Perry, J. Beizer, G. Abate, J. Hecht, L. Brighenti, M. McDonald, T. Erlandsson, J. Flich, A. Rich, C. Gregory. The Drama Club performs two plays each year. The sensational presentation of The Time of Your Life was the fall play. In their sixth year of existence, the players were joined by a new director- adviser, Mr. Ted Guhl. DRAMA 1 Front Flow: J. Lundy, K. Papineau, A. Fleming, M. Presutti, G. Melvin, C. Gregory, M. Carpenter, K. Strid, D. Garro. Back Row: J. Hecht, C. Carpenter, M. Milewski, C. Hokansson, J. Loft, C. McChesney, T. Mogielnicki, Mr. Guhl. 111