Tech And Apollo High Schools Graduation Brings Big Changes
Graduation day is just around the corner, but this year’s ceremonies come with some new rules aimed at keeping everyone safe.
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Apollo Officials Working on Plans for New Indoor Athletic Facility
Apollo Principal Justin Skaalerud and Activities Director Karl Heine have begun preparing for how the new indoor Athletic Facility will look. Skaalerud indicates after numerous meetings it was determined St. Cloud could use an indoor turf field for sports year round.
St. Cloud’s District 742 Celebrating These Individuals
St. Cloud School District 742 is celebrating the following individuals this month. School Superintendent Laurie Putnam highlighted Apollo Science teacher Chris Ann Johnson, who was nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
Apollo’s Washington Has Memorable Night in Bemidji
Apollo senior Azayah Washington scored 28 points, had 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals in Apollo's 88-73 win at Bemidji.
Apollo and Tech to Combine Girls Soccer
Apollo and Tech will combine their girls soccer programs into one starting in the fall of 2025. The St. Cloud School Board approved the co-op in their most recent meeting. The team, like many other Tech/Apollo combined teams, will be known as the Crush.
St. Cloud School Superintendent Explains Ballot Questions
St. Cloud School District 742 will have 2 questions posed to voters on April 8, 2025. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the 2 questions approved by the board last week are $50 Million to provide safety upgrades at Apollo High School and a multi purpose athletic facility on the Apollo campus.
Tech Edges Apollo 2-1 To Advance To State
The Tech boys soccer team defeated Apollo 2-1 Tuesday night at ROCORI High School to capture the Section 8-2-A title and earn a trip to the Class AA State Tournament. This will be Tech's 2nd straight State Tournament appearance.
Tech/Apollo Rivalry Renewed in Boys Soccer Section Final
Tech will play Apollo in the Section 8AA Final at ROCORI High School tonight at 7 p.m. The Tigers upset Willmar 1-0 while Apollo knocked off Alexandria 4-2 in the section semifinals last weekend.
Classification Change Coming For Apollo Football
Every other year the Minnesota State High School League reviews school's enrollments and Classifications and this year that is taking place. Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON. He is also a former member of the Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors.
$2 Million Apollo Stadium Improvements Approved by Board
The Apollo High School stadium is getting some upgrades.