Boys Baseball started their run towards a WPIAL Championship with a 6-0 win over Waynesburg Central at W & J Field in Washington County on Tuesday, May 12th. Leading the way in the win was the pitching. Cooper Scharding had 8 K’s, 1 hit allowed, and Carson Franc finished out the shutout with 3…
Journalism 2 Interviews Professional Drummer After Playing Coachella
With the end of the year approaching rapidly, Avonworth students are beginning to purchase their summer concert tickets. This summer, Pittsburgh will welcome a wide array of guests, including Wiz Khalifa, Sombr, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and Noah Kahan. Journalism 2 students are also beginning to feel the excitement, especially for the arrival of the last…
AP Testing Moves to LGI in 25-26
After multiple years in the middle school gym, all AP exams will be primarily hosted in the LGI throughout May. Mr. Como, in his first year as AP Coordinator (taking over for Mrs. Hickman), also served as daily proctor and worked with coordinating additional testing rooms for the larger populations of test-takers, AP Calc and…
The Great Debate: Pen or Pencil?
The age-old rivalry in every classroom, to use a pen or a pencil? Whether you’re a diehard pen enthusiast, a pencil elitist, or you honestly don’t care that much, everyone has a right to their opinion. But which one actually comes out on top? The wooden pencil is a nostalgic workhorse. It is an ever-present…
Movies with Maura: Priscilla, Wake Up Dead Man, Emma
Movies with Maura Issue #2:Priscilla (2023): If you’ve watched Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 film, Elvis, featuring Austin Butler, you’re familiar with a version of the story that is vastly different from the one portrayed in Sophia Coppola’s 8th feature-length film. Taking inspiration from Priscilla Presley’s memoir, Elvis and Me, it’s an interesting portrayal of the manipulative,…
Softball 25-26: New Coaches and Captains Lead Lady Lopes to Playoffs
New coaches bring new opportunities to the Lady Lopes, who find themselves fielding a majority of 9th and 10th grade athletes after a stretch of 11th and 12th grade starting talent. Bill Mislan is the new head coach with Kelly Kerr and Jim Lucot as his assistants. Each of them has a great depth of…
Luke’s Energy Drink Review – Ghost Blue Raspberry Flavor
There are so many options for energy drinks, why choose Ghost’s Blue Raspberry Flavor? Word of Mouth- I first saw this flavor on You Tube, mostly through Brian Bro’s Golf who have a partnership with Ghost. Brand- Ghost is a very quality brand with other good flavors such as: Sour Strips Rainbow, ‘Merica Pop, Welches…
AHS Lacrosse, Year 1
The Avonworth Lacrosse Club completed a season of ‘firsts’ in the spring of 2026, following their approval and official formation in October. Although “most of the guys are new to lacrosse,” the boys have been seeing rapid progression in their practices. Senior Richard Malsch, who like many on the team are also new to the…
Shifting Perspectives on AI – AHS Students Share Viewpoints
Artificial Intelligence has been a trending topic in the news lately, with society’s views on how AI benefits and harms people fluctuating dramatically over the past few months. Translating that into the school experience, many students have various opinions regarding the use of AI and its pros and cons. A couple of students shared that…
NeeDohs Across AHS – A Look Into The 2026 Trend
If you walk into any classroom at Avonworth, you’re sure to see them. A rainbow of orbs, cubes, and teardrops grasped in every student’s hands, the pressure of each squeeze revealing interiors of white foam or clear sludge. These common phenomena are all NeeDoh, a popular brand of stress toy that has taken over the…