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Free Fridays

Madison Aboud, Associate Editor • December 13, 2024 • 15 Views
Madison Aboud
Free! Free Fridays are available for any high school student who shows their ID. (Courtesy of Lila Benjamin.)

During the week of Dec. 3, Athletic Director Phil Riccio announced that all athletic events taking place at home on Fridays would be free to students who show their school IDs. 

“The reason and the idea behind [Free Fridays] is a way to build and improve our school culture,” Riccio said. “To get our students into the gym, cheer our team on, to build our student body into a powerful force and a positive force that it should be.”

Upcoming events: 

Friday Dec. 13 – Boys Basketball 

Friday Dec. 20 – Boys Basketball 

Friday Jan. 17 – Girls Basketball 

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Madison Aboud
Madison Aboud, Associate Editor
My name is Madison Aboud and I am a sophomore at AAHS. This is my second year on Mountain Echo staff and my first year as an Associate Editor. In Jr. high, I was a reporter on the AAJHS Livewire. In my free time, you can find me reading or singing along to my favorite show-tunes. I’ve always had a passion for writing. My ultimate goal after high school is to become a professional journalist. Outside of Mountain Echo, I am in band, chorus, vocal ensemble, student council and Friends of Rachel. I strive to make sure students of AAHS are finding out everything they need to know within a timely manner. I can’t wait for another great year!