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Exceptional students honored in Avondale school district

Six Agua Fria district students received award for excellence at Wednesday board meeting

Six students in the Agua Fria high school district were honored Wednesday evening by the school board and district superintendent for academic excellence and outstanding character.

One student per campus, including the district’s online academy, was nominated to receive the Student Excellence Award by their principal, counselor or teacher.

Winners of the Student Excellence Award are:

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