Avonworth High School recently hired a new chemistry teacher, Mrs.Brdar. Multiple teachers know Mrs.Brdar, and are excited about her arrival at the school. Mrs.Imbrogno noted,”She’s super nice. She will be a great fit for Avonworth.” Mrs.Dewit also mentioned,”She was in my student teaching group in college. She is a very nice teacher.” …
The Bunsen Burner: Wider STEM Options Needed for PA Students
Welcome to the first posting for The Bunsen Burner: Avonworth commentary with a scientific flair, written by senior Lyla Sebeck. The first topic is about the range of available STEM subjects to study as a high school student in PA. As someone scientifically minded, I try to keep an eye on what careers my fellow…
Get To Know: New Chemistry Teacher Clare Brdar
1) Where were you born/where did you grow up? I am a Pittsburgh local! I grew up in South Park — just south of the city! 2) Favorite subject in high school? Chemistry 🙂 3) Favorite part of life at Penn State (also, favorite Creamery flavor?) Football games — the Whiteout game is as fun and…
AHS Studies Abroad: US Students Share Core Differences After Visiting England and France
What is the American dream? People normally think about food, experiences, or freedoms. But could it be the American schools? What makes our schools different from those abroad? Freshman London Phillippi traveled to England and shares details. The school days in both England and America are both around six hours. But that does not mean…
Student Project For Anatomy Class….Is It Cake?
For Mrs. Selep’s Anatomy and Physiognomy Class, students could choose from a range of materials to create a model of a human skin cell. One student in 2026 decided to build their knowledge about the anatomy of a skin cell through the pastry arts. For reference, here is a look at skin anatomy, Skin Anatomy…
AHS Opinions on Christa Pike and the Death Penalty
On September 30, 2026, a woman named Christa Pike was sent to death row after her conviction for a murder. She received two injections of pentobarbital. It did not work, and she is still conscious. It has been talked about by many people, hearing it in the hallways and classrooms. I wanted to gather people’s…
Majority of AHS is Unfazed by Pneumonic Plague in Russia
Recently in Russia, 28-year-old Darya Shipilova was found positive for the pneumonic plague while working in a lab, which unfortunately resulted in her death. None of her other coworkers were diagnosed with it, but around 200 of Shipilova’s close contacts are being monitored and quarantined. So far, the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, the…
Opinions Split on Funding Data Centers In PA
As AI advances rapidly, governments worldwide face a critical debate over whether spending billions of dollars, land, and natural resources to expand AI databases is a good use of public funds. https://trackdatacenters.com/usa/pennsylvania In response to this issue, Mr. Nolan argued against the push, stating, “No, I think we are rushing into the development; we should…
Former AHS Exchange Student Details Student Protests In France
Nationwide protests have erupted across France as students and teachers demand increased education funding, improved classroom conditions, and immediate solutions to teacher shortages. Former exchange student in 2024-2025, Brune Jico shared photos and comments from outside her school during the early days in October 2026. “It is actually one of the biggest movement since…
Military Firing Squad Execution: First Since 1945
At Fort Hood in 2009, Nidal Hasan shot and killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32. The killings on 5 November 2009 were the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base. In addition to the 13 troops who died, 32 others were injured in the attack. Recently, Hasan has been sentenced to…