Webbers Falls School Athletic Banquet is April 29

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April 16, 2025

The Webbers Falls High School Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. on April 29.

The meal will be provided by the Webbers Falls Athletic Booster Club, and to help offset the price of the meal, there will be a donation jar for anyone wishing to donate.

It is also asked that each family with a student athlete donate a case of pop or water for the meal (per family, not per athlete). The drinks can be dropped off at the front office anytime between now and April 28.

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