Congratulations to our Raider of the Week, Reese! She has participated in volleyball, basketball, and now softball. She was nominated for being a great teammate, always bringing a smile and joy to practices and games, and her grit on the field. She scored from first base in the bottom of the 8th inning to propel the Lady Raiders to victory in their first game of the season! Congratulations, Reese!
Three AFC freshmen were selected to attend the 2024 Student Leadership Summit. Students engaged in critical thinking activities that challenged thinking patterns and opened them up to new ideas.
Baseball and Softball travel to Serena tomorrow for their first roadtrip! Action begins at 11:00am
The 20th Annual Ashton-Franklin Center FFA Banquet was held on March 13th, 2024. Many students were recognized for their accomplishments in the FFA program, such as Greenhand Degrees, Chapter Degrees, State Degrees, American Degrees and Career Development Event placings. Kate Viall received the Star Greenhand Award and Jacob Warrenfeltz received the Star Chapter Award.
Taylor Jahn will be awarded her State Degree this June at the FFA State Convention. Past AFC FFA members Lane Koning and Zane Murphy will be receiving their American Degrees.
Logan O’Brien and Mallory Henert are this year’s leadership award recipients. Scholarship awards were also presented to the FFA student in each class with the highest GPA of all members. They are as follows: Freshman - Kate Viall, Sophomore - Jacob Warrenfeltz, Junior - Nolan Rueff, and Senior - Taylor Jahn.
Many members were also recognized for their achievements at this year’s Proficiency Awards - Section Level: Ian Untz, Brooke Burger, Logan O’Brien, Jacob Warrenfeltz & Kate Viall. District Level: Logan O’Brien & Kate Viall. Congratulations to everyone whose hard work was recognized at this year’s banquet!
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The AFC FFA participated in the Section 2 Conduct of Chapter Meetings LDE on March 14th, 2024. The team - consisting of Elsie Viall, Kate Viall, Luke Dorn, Dani Kaecker, Corey Heinrich, Nivea Noon and Jennica Taft - received second place for their efforts and will be moving on to District. Congratulations! #AFCFFA
Congratulations to Nivea! Not only was her artwork accepted into the Woodlawn Arts Academy Show but it was selected as one of 18 pieces chosen for bridge banners to be displayed in Sterling/Rock Falls. #afcart
AFCES Families! T-Minus one week until our Family Connection Night with ROE 47! We hope to see you there next Wednesday March 20th from 5-7pm!
Final scores from last nights action!
Last chance to order your AFC baseball, softball, or track and field gear. The shops close tonight at midnight!
Baseball - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/yRMHqeknWM
Softball - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/8hAcsCxrVC
Track & Field - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/y3TfkWpkyd
High school students are helping out at the ES in the art room. For the next few weeks we are running studios in sewing and crocheting for grades 5 & 6.
Come on out as baseball and softball take on Hiawatha at 4:30!
Successful night out in the diamonds. Great way to start the season Raiders!
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month!
Check out baseball and softball at their home opener TODAY against Earlville. Both games start at 4:30!
This week at AFC (3/11 - 3/16)
The AFC Scholastic Bowl Team wrapped up their season this Saturday competing in the Warren Sectional. The Raiders faced some tough competition with losses to Riverdale and Winnebago, but they got to end the day on a high note with a 290-260 win against Morrison. Every member of the team answered at least one toss up question and we could not be more proud of our students for advancing to sectionals for the first time in school history! AFC ends their season with an outstanding record of 31-11. We would also like to give special recognition to our seniors Lauren Stone and Ethan Vogeler for their dedication to the program over these past four years!
REMINDER! Anyone entering 1st - 8th grade next year interested in Jr. Tackle football, come on out to the meeting this Sunday (3/10) in the high school gym.
Good luck to our Academic Bowl Team as they compete in the Warren Sectional tomorrow!
Join us at the FFA Banquet on March 13, at 6 pm in the Junior High gym. A main dish will be provided - please bring table service. Junior High please bring chips. Freshmen and Sophomores bring a side dish. Juniors and Seniors bring dessert. Community are welcome to attend! #AFCFFA
Thank you to AFC Alumni Levi Meurer at Crestview Showpigs for hosting the Animal Science class. Students got to see biosecurity practices in action and learn more about the swine industry!
