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December 17, 2024
Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting
Judge Dutcher Discusses the Law, Sports, & Hunting
December 16, 2024
Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff
Holiday Week Filled With Fun Activities for Students, Staff
December 14, 2024
Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages
Christmas Concert Brings Together All Ages
December 14, 2024
Toys & food donations wanted
Toys & food donations wanted
November 12, 2024
A Christmas poem: 'Real Tree'
A Christmas poem: ‘Real Tree’
December 18, 2024
From fiction to reality: Bradbury's predictions prove spot on
From fiction to reality: Bradbury’s predictions prove spot on
November 11, 2024
The fantasy of financial success in Death of a Salesman
The fantasy of financial success in Death of a Salesman
November 11, 2024
The 'reality' of the American Dream
The ‘reality’ of the American Dream
November 7, 2024
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
November 7, 2024
A Christmas poem: 'Real Tree'
A Christmas poem: ‘Real Tree’
December 18, 2024
New Art Room Sparks Learning
New Art Room Sparks Learning
November 12, 2024
The 'reality' of the American Dream
The ‘reality’ of the American Dream
November 7, 2024
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
The future is now in Fahrenheit 451
November 7, 2024
Vander Laan jams National Anthem
Vander Laan jams National Anthem
November 7, 2024
Mr. Van Lannen's favorite Christmas toys as a kid are Evel Knievel and the Six Million Dollar Man. (In truth, they are still his favorites.)
Our Most Memorable Christmas Toys
December 16, 2024
Teachers Have Ideas Too
Teachers Have Ideas Too
December 16, 2024
FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes
FBLA Still Going Strong Despite Changes
December 16, 2024
Hunting is a Family Affair
Hunting is a Family Affair
December 15, 2024
Student Council Promotes a Holiday Spirit
Student Council Promotes a Holiday Spirit
December 15, 2024
Anglers begin ice fishing season with greater numbers & high expectations
Anglers begin ice fishing season with greater numbers & high expectations
December 17, 2024
Dudley Returns to Lead Bowling Team
Dudley Returns to Lead Bowling Team
December 16, 2024
Boys Basketball Team Enters a New Era
Boys Basketball Team Enters a New Era
December 15, 2024
Amherst Bowling Will Spare Nothing In Hopes of Striking it Big
December 14, 2024
Game Day in Green Bay
Game Day in Green Bay
November 12, 2024
Environmental Action Club Focuses on Campus and Sustainability Initiatives
December 14, 2024
Art Club an opportunity to create art, make friends
Art Club an opportunity to create art, make friends
November 5, 2024
Spanish Club Sees Positive Growth
Spanish Club Sees Positive Growth
October 25, 2024
Esports gaining in popularity
Esports gaining in popularity
October 23, 2023
Jacob "Gibby" Gibbs boasts a bass caught on Lake Emily near Amherst to close out the ice fishing season.
There are many benefits to ice fishing
March 15, 2023
Hunting is a Family Affair
Hunting is a Family Affair
December 15, 2024
In Cheer, like other sports, everyone has to work together.
Cheer Team Strikes Back
October 30, 2024
Rainbow wraps up the class of 2024
Rainbow wraps up the class of 2024
September 15, 2024
Memorial Day: Remembering the sacrifice of many
Memorial Day: Remembering the sacrifice of many
April 30, 2024
Wildlife emerges as winter fades
Wildlife emerges as winter fades
April 29, 2024

The Talon

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All content by Katie Lechton
Miller tapped as next girl's basketball coach

Miller tapped as next girl’s basketball coach

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Falcons host Oostburg in playoff opener

Falcons host Oostburg in playoff opener

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
Falcons claim Homecoming win on last play of the game

Falcons claim Homecoming win on last play of the game

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Falcons face biggest obstacle to date in Weyauwega-Fremont

Falcons face biggest obstacle to date in Weyauwega-Fremont

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
Falcons remain undefeated at 5-0

Falcons remain undefeated at 5-0

Katie Lechton, Photos by Isabelle Dambroski
September 24, 2024
Falcons look to continue the undefeated streak against Loyal/Greenwood

Falcons look to continue the undefeated streak against Loyal/Greenwood

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
September 17, 2024
Falcons move to 3-0 with win over visiting Colby in conference opener

Falcons move to 3-0 with win over visiting Colby in conference opener

Katie Lechton
September 15, 2024
Amherst dispatches Shiocton as school kicks off

Amherst dispatches Shiocton as school kicks off

Katie Lechton, sports editor
September 3, 2024
Falcons open season with win, 37-14

Falcons open season with win, 37-14

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
August 27, 2024
Football preview 2024

Football preview 2024

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
August 20, 2024
Davidson Named Next Boys' Basketball Coach

Davidson Named Next Boys’ Basketball Coach

Katie Lechton
May 7, 2024
Track team off and running at Rosholt Early Bird Meet

Track team off and running at Rosholt Early Bird Meet

Katie Lechton
April 30, 2024
Softball upsets Warhawks

Softball upsets Warhawks

Katie Lechton
April 29, 2024
1,002 points and counting...

1,002 points and counting…

Katie Lechton
February 16, 2024
FBLA Qualifies 38 to State Conference

FBLA Qualifies 38 to State Conference

Katie Lechton
February 14, 2024
Girls hold off Menominee in thriller

Girls hold off Menominee in thriller

Katie Lechton, sports editor
January 5, 2024
Amherst Football 2023 Season Preview

Amherst Football 2023 Season Preview

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
August 1, 2023
Amherst baseball wallops Wittenberg on Senior Night

Amherst baseball wallops Wittenberg on Senior Night

Katie Lechton
May 22, 2023
Girls indoor track season opens at Stevens Point

Girls indoor track season opens at Stevens Point

Katie Lechton
March 20, 2023
Amherst basketball splits doubleheader at Iola-Scandinavia

Amherst basketball splits doubleheader at Iola-Scandinavia

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
December 21, 2022
Amherst drops first two games and then goes undefeated the rest of the way

Amherst drops first two games and then goes undefeated the rest of the way

Katie Lechton
October 18, 2022
2022 Falcon football preview

2022 Falcon football preview

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
August 12, 2022
Amherst Softball suffers heartbreaking loss at Sectional Finals

Amherst Softball suffers heartbreaking loss at Sectional Finals

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
June 3, 2022

Amherst track & field athletes compete to qualify for State

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
June 3, 2022
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[Photo] Memorial Day message

May 25, 2022

Amherst shuts out Mauston in season opener

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
May 23, 2022

Baseball, softball teams win big on doubleheader weekend

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
May 23, 2022
Phil Jagielo tapped as head basketball coach for the 2022-23 season

Phil Jagielo tapped as head basketball coach for the 2022-23 season

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
May 23, 2022
Amherst girls get their kicks in versus Arcadia

Amherst girls get their kicks in versus Arcadia

Katie Lechton, sports editor
May 23, 2022
Bird, Wierzba earn top three finishes at Amherst Triangular

Bird, Wierzba earn top three finishes at Amherst Triangular

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
May 6, 2022
Amherst holds off Adams-Friendship; wins on Senior Night

Amherst holds off Adams-Friendship; wins on Senior Night

Katie Lechton
March 15, 2022
Spring Sports Preview - What To Expect in 2022

Spring Sports Preview – What To Expect in 2022

Katie Lechton, Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Varsity rises against Weyauwega-Fremont

Varsity rises against Weyauwega-Fremont

Katie Lechton
February 8, 2022
Boy’s basketball team tips Menominee-Indian, 61-56

Boy’s basketball team tips Menominee-Indian, 61-56

Katie Lechton
February 7, 2022
JV & Varsity girls Decimate Shiocton

JV & Varsity girls Decimate Shiocton

Katie Lechton
January 25, 2022
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