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Ava Blair

Ava Blair, Social Media Editor

Ava Blair is the Social Media Editor for Manual RedEye. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing lacrosse, listening to music, and watching football, romcoms and reality TV. You can contact her at [email protected].

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The five seniors pose for a picture prior to the start of the game. Photo by Ava Blair

Varsity volleyball beats LKY on senior night

Scarlett Frisbie and Ava Blair
October 11, 2024
Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" presented the audience with many twists and turns. Design by Aya Al Waeli

REVIEW: How Jenn Tran showed strength amid a tumultuous season of “The Bachelorette”

Lydia Adams and Ava Blair
September 9, 2024
The cross country team practicing after school. Photo by Marisa Bucher

2024 Manual Cross Country Preview

Ava Blair
August 30, 2024
The sign for the multicultural fair displayed in the auditorium.

[Photo] Other elements of SB 93

March 18, 2024
The sign created for the Black History Month program. Photo by Ava Blair

[Photo] Manual hosts annual Black History Month program

Aly Peeler
March 1, 2024
Lamar Jackson is a very influential black quarterback who continues to break records. Design by Dia Cohen

BHM Profile: Lamar Jackon’s journey to two-time MVP

Lydia Adams and Ava Blair
February 27, 2024
Justice Decker (#1, 11) doing the tip-off during the boys' game against Male. Photo by Ava Blair

Crimsons dominate in basketball rivalry games

Ava Blair
February 17, 2024
The Dazzlers doing a high kick during their hiphop routine. Photo by Ava Blair

Dazzlers host annual nationals send-off

Ava Blair
January 31, 2024
The sign for the multicultural fair displayed in the auditorium. Photo by Ava Blair

[Photo] Fifth annual Multicultural Fair displays Manual’s diversity

Kaelin Gaydos
January 27, 2024
Sophia Altstadt (12, HSU) hugging a teammate her senior celebration. Photo by Allison Underwood

Swim and dive dominate on senior night

Ava Blair
January 26, 2024
The Crimsons football team after a game in 2023.

Manual hires Keith Eckloff as new head football coach

Ava Blair
December 13, 2023
Counter-protestors holding a sign that says "You are Loved" as cars pass by. Photo by Ava Blair

Louisville community support for Manual students contrasts Westboro messaging

Kaelin Gaydos, Leo Tobbe, Cooper Walton, Grace Fridy, Caleb Singleton, Ava Blair, and Aly Peeler
December 8, 2023
Faye Houck (12, YPAS) singing as a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by Ava Blair

A member of Westboro Baptist Church holding a sign that says "God hates proud sinners."

Members of the Westboro Baptist Church protesting next to the counter-protesters. Photo by Ava Blair

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A counter-protestor with a sign that reads "Westboro Baptist Church is bananas!!" Photo by Ava Blair

A member of the Westboro Baptist Church holding multiple signs with different phrases.

The Dazzlers performing at the homecoming pep rally 2023.

[Photo] How the duPont Manual Dazzlers stay champions

Liv Ashley
November 30, 2023
The senior class cheering at the pep rally.

R/W Week: Manual hosts pep rally in anticipation of rivalry game

Ava Blair
October 27, 2023
Abby Gentner (#22, 11) and Riley Osbourne (#4, 11) talking between sets.

[Photo] Girls’ volleyball defeats Male in first round of regional tournament

Ava Blair
October 24, 2023
Victoria Blinetsky (12, HSU), Lauren Curry (12, HSU), Raima Dutt (12, MST), Kate Bell (12, HSU) and Alexis Blinetsky (12, HSU) in their group rhyming costumes. Photo by Ava Blair.

GALLERY: Rhyme Without Reason day

Ava Blair
October 25, 2023
Maya Nanda (9, YPAS), Acie Stearman, (11, YPAS) and Sarah Plappert (11, YPAS) in their "Banana, Princess Diana, and Hannah Montana" costumes. Photo by Ava Blair.

RedEye Recap 10/23

RedEye Recap 10/23

Cooper Walton, Kaelin Gaydos, Ava Blair, Caleb Masterson, Abby Prather, and Jackson Jones
October 23, 2023
Staff and committee members of the Speed Art Museum posing for a photo with Mayor Craig Greenburg and wife.

[Photo] Speed Art Museum breaks ground on public sculpture garden

Aly Peeler
October 20, 2023
RedEye Recap 10/9

RedEye Recap 10/9

Cooper Walton, Kaelin Gaydos, Ava Blair, Caleb Masterson, and Abby Prather
October 9, 2023
The Crimsons offense lining up for a play.

Crimsons narrowly defeat Saint Xavier

Ava Blair
October 7, 2023
Cameron Breier (12, J&C) and Spencer Hague (12, HSU) high fiving after being announced for homecoming court.

Manual hosts pep rally for football homecoming

Ava Blair
September 15, 2023
RedEye Recap 9/4

RedEye Recap 9/4

Cooper Walton, Ava Blair, Caleb Masterson, Jackson Jones, and Abigail Prather
September 4, 2023
Braxton Cox (#13, 10) dribbling the ball down the field at Manual Stadium.

JV boys’ soccer takes down Butler

Ava Blair and Mayrin Romero Hernandez
September 1, 2023
Nolan Stevens (#12, 11) and a Fairdale player racing for the ball.

[Photo] Varsity boys’ soccer defeats Fairdale

Lydia Adams
August 30, 2023
Zahron "Zeek" Washburn (#22, 12) running the ball. Photo by Ava Blair

[Photo] Crimsons emerge on top in football season opener against Central

Scarlett Frisbie
August 19, 2023
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