What's up Orestes! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Tennis (Boys V) - Madison-Grant High School at Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School
- Volleyball (6) @ Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS) at Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
- Volleyball (7/8) @ Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS) at Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
- Thursday: A stray t-storm; very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.
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Wednesday September 16 - Tennis (Boys V) - Madison-Grant High School
Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School
4:30 pm - Volleyball (6) @ Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
5:00 pm - Volleyball (7/8) @ Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
Blackford JHS (Hartford City MS)
5:00 pm Thursday September 17 - Golf (Girls V) - Anderson High School
Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School
4:30 pm - Tennis (Boys V) - Greenfield-Central High School
Alexandria-Monroe High School
5:00 pm - Tennis (Boys JH) @ Yorktown Middle School
Yorktown Middle School
5:30 pm - Volleyball (V) - Lapel High School
Alexandria-Monroe High School
6:00 pm Friday September 18 - Football (V) @ Oak Hill High School
Oak Hill High School
7:00 pm Saturday September 19 - Homecoming Dodgeball/Volleyball tournament
Alexandria-Monroe Jr. / Sr. High School Alexandria, IN 46001
6:00 pm - Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School: HOCO Volleyball & Dodgeball To
Alexandria Community School Corporation Alexandria, IN 46001
7:00 pm Sunday September 20 - Powder Puff games
Alexandria-Monroe Jr. / Sr. High School Alexandria, IN 46001
6:00 pm - Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School: Powder Puff
Alexandria Community School Corporation Alexandria, IN 46001
6:00 pm
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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