Aurora High School

Congratulation to the AHS November Students of the Month: (Pictured Left to Right) Freshman - Emilee Coffey Sophomore - Nora Gibson Junior - Ellie Creasey Senior - Mallorie Schmidt

Congratulations to Nathaniel Schmitt who placed 1st for his welding skills at the Skills USA competition on November 30, 2021

Thanksgiving week schedule: Monday, November 22- School in Session Tuesday, November 23- School in Session Wednesday, November 24- Sunday, November 28- Closed

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.