The AHS Speech/Debate team had a good showing at the Nixa Speech Tournament this past weekend, two of our seven competitors made it to finals and brought home trophies. Winning 6th place in Novice Dramatic Interp. was Caymen Cornelison. Winning 6th place in Novice Original Oratory was Emilee Coffey.
On Thursday, November 11th the FFA program had speakers compete at Area XI Fall Speaking Contests. Proud of these members for their hard work and determination. Congratulations to:
Carissa Simagna - 1st in MO Pet Breeders
Logan Rysted - 1st in MO Sheep Producers
Taylor Lauffer - 1st in Young Farmers/Young Farmwives
Jaydn Rohlman - 2nd in MO Soil & Water
Kyrstin Gold - 3rd in MO Sheep Producers
Berrick Dobyns - Alternate in MO Quarter Horse (Silver Rating)
Brittney Simagna - Alternate in MO Pet Breeders (Silver Rating)
Castle Spieker - Silver Rating in MO Pork Producers
Destiny Jaramillo - Silver Rating in Young Farmers/Young Farmwives
Carissa, Logan, Taylor, Jaydn, and Kyrstin move on to districts next week.
Congratulation to Kaci Singer who signed with Pitt State today to continue her running and academic career.
As a fundraiser for Prom, the Junior Class is selling Houn' Dawg Christmas tree ornaments! They are locally made and customizable. If you are interested in ordering an ornament, please follow the link below to the order form!
https://forms.gle/ZpLM2R3qFtQ7YZQZ8
Congratulations to Gabie McVey and Hannah Hudson for receiving honorable mention Big 8 East All-Conference honors for their volleyball efforts.
Congratulations to the band students on earning spots on the SWMMEA District Honor Band. These student now have the opportunity to travel to Columbia and audition for the All-State Band in December!
Brittney Simagna - 7th chair flute
Katie Sharpe - 22nd chair clarinet
Wyatt Lawson - 5th chair horn
Olivia Ray - 3rd chair trombone
Adam Bland - 6th chair tuba
Cooper Blackburn - 1st alternate timpani
Kaci Singer, SENIOR, LEAVES IT ALL ON THE FIELD AND BECAME SCHOOL WINNER IN THE HEISMAN HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION AWARDED BY THE HEISMAN TROPHY TRUST AND ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE.
The National Award Program Releases the Names of 2021 School Winners
Today, The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance announce the 2021 School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship presented by Acceptance Insurance.
From an applicant pool of thousands of high school scholar-athletes graduating with the class of 2022, more than 5,700 have been named School Winners in the Heisman High School Scholarship competition awarded by The Heisman Trophy Trust and Acceptance Insurance.
Scholarship amounts have increased in 2021. School Winners will continue on for the chance to become State Winners, National Finalists or National Winners. State Winners receive a $1,000 college scholarship, National Finalists receive a $2,000 college scholarship and the male and female National Winners will each receive a $10,000 college scholarship.
A complete list of School Winners can be found at https://www.heismanscholarship.com/results/.
Just a reminder that Aurora High School has tutoring available Monday through Thursday until 4:30 PM, and transportation home is provided if needed.
Congratulations to Gabie McVey for earning Class 3 All District 2nd team honors in volleyball.
Congratulation to the Aurora High School October Students of the Month:
Freshmen - Clayton Jaramillo, McKinzee Malott
Sophomores - Marisol Castillo, Wyatt Lawson (not pictured)
Juniors - Payden Blevins, Emily Gearhart
Senior - Mitchell Bayless
Congratulations to Kaci Singer who placed 4th at the district Cross Country meet. She advances to the state meet next Saturday in Columbia.
Join the Pride of Aurora Band as we host our annual fall carnival this evening from 5-8 at the high school. There will be food, games, giant inflatables, prizes, a costume contest, and a haunted hallway. We hope to see you tonight as you support the band!
Join the Pride of Aurora Band as we host our annual fall carnival this evening from 5-8 at the high school. There will be food, games, giant inflatables, prizes, a costume contest, and a haunted hallway. We hope to see you tonight as you support the band!
Congratulation to these Houn' Dawg Footbll players on receiving Big 8 East All Conference honors:
First Team Offense: Ryan Clark Tight End
Felix Barrientos-Perez Tackle
Ethan Husmann Guard “Unanimous”
Ian Jackson Running Back “Unanimous”
Kohl Rohlman Running Back “Unanimous”
Aaron Fisher All Purpose Back
Second Team Offense : Trey Mulholland Guard
Jackson Cline Center
Gavin Youngblood Wide Receiver
Honorable Mention Offense : Cameron Savage Tight End
Alex Dewitt Tackle
First Team Defense : Jackson Cline Defensive Tackle “Unanimous
Ian Jackson Linebacker “Unanimous”
Cameron Savage Linebacker “Unanimous”
Aaron Fisher Defensive Back “Unanimous”
Kohl Rohlman Defensive Back “Unanimous”
Big 8 East Defensive Player of the year: Aaron Fisher
Second Team Defense: Ryan Clark Defensive End
Brendan Hall Defensive Back
Honorable Mention Defense : Ethan Husmann Defensive End
Trey Mulholland Defensive Tackle
Felix Barrientos-Perez Linebacker
Kyle Anderson Defensive End
Specialist Second Team : Trey Mulholland Punter
Kohl Rohlman Returner
The marching band had a successful last competition of the season at the Ozark Mountain Marching Festival in Reeds Spring. The band placed second in class and would have made finals if they were not cancelled due to rain.
Congratulations to AHS softball players on the following post season honors:
Aubrey Simpson - 1st Team All-District Outfield, 2nd Team All-Conference Outfield, 2nd Team All-Region
Makena Hall - 1st Team All-District Catcher, 1st Team All-Conference Catcher, 2nd Team All-Region
Mallorie Schmidt - 2nd Team All-District Infield, Honorable Mention All-Conference Infield
Brooke Schutte - 1st Team All-District Utility, 1st Team All-Conference Utility, 1st Team All-Region
Congratulations to the Speech/Debate team on their wins at the Carthage Novice Speech/Debate tournament this past weekend. Emilee Coffey won 4th place in Original Oratory, Castle Speiker placed 8th in Informative Speaking and missing advancing to finals by two placements. Skyler Ross placed 9th in Original Oratory and missed advance to finals by three placements.
In debate, the Public Forum team of Skyler Ross and Emily Buckley went 3-2 placing them 11th overall. The Public Forum team of Castle Speiker and Emilee Coffey went 1-4. Congratulations to the team on their wins and good luck as they prepare for their next tournament in two weeks at Republic High School.
Congratulations to our FFA Grasslands Team where they finished in 4th place in the state contest last Thursday. Team members include:
Berrick Dobyns was 10th High Individual
Kyrstin Gold
Lexie Burch
Bailey Andrews
They have qualified for the National Range Judging Contest in May and the Mid-America Grasslands Contest in June.
For any Houn Dawg fans traveling to Nevada for tonight’s football game.
Due to some road construction in Nevada we have some road closures. They would advise you to take the Highland exit and go west on Highland to Ash St (.5 miles). Turn south on Ash then back west on Hickory St. (1 mile). In about .5 mile the school will be on your right.
Come out to support The Pride of Aurora Marching Band at the annual Halloween Band Carnival on Thursday, October 28th starting at 5:00 p.m.
