Heading into a new year, the volleyball team made it clear they were not last year’s team. The team wanted to walk into the season not labeled as state and WPIAL champs. Even without wanting to be labeled as champs. Junior Linnea Zmuda (pictured back row above) stated, “My expectations for the volleyball team this…
2026 Club Fair
Wed, September 23rd marked the return of the Club Fair. 11th and 12th graded visited first, then 9th and 10th fill up the gym from 11:30 until noon. Below are photos of most of the clubs, represented often by seniors who also lead each club. Facebook0GooglePinterest0EmailPrintReddit0Tumblr0Twitter
The Hook – Add More PSA’s Or Keep It Funny?
The hook is usually a pretty funny video that plays during your mod D class every Tuesday. They normally keep…
Taylor Swift’s The Encore: The Deluxe Nobody Asked For?
On Friday September 25th, Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, the deluxe version of the 12th studio album that was released in October of last year. The original album immediately faced a lot of online hate and this seems to be the same reaction for the deluxe version as well, with…
No Cell Bell to Bell 26-27
Starting in the 25-26 school year, a new cellphone policy called “No Cell Bell to Bell” was enforced. All students were required to put their phones inside a phone caddy during classes. Despite not having phones in class, students 11-12 were allowed to use them in the halls, lunch, open mods, and lead. All other…
Class Officers Join In To Collaborate On The Hook
Class presidents of each year do most of their work out of the spotlight, making their appearances around fundraisers or pep rallies. Otherwise, they might be more invisible throughout the year. With the start of the Hook, Senior Class President Harrison McAfee and Junior Class officer Timmy Wrona have worked together to also find a…
Hooking AHS: How Students And Teachers Mostly Enjoy The New Weekly Student Announcements
The Hook is a new edition to the Avonworth High School, and it is pulling mixed views across the school community. Most people had very positive feelings about the show; however, some people had some other opinions. Avonworth High School principal Dr. Dwulit gave her positive thoughts on the videos, stating that they “brought back…
Saying Goodbye to Summer 2026: AHS Students Reflect on Songs and Trends
What was the song of the summer 2026? If it wasn’t “Choosing Texas” or “Midnight Sun”, others suggested a variety of songs as well as pushed back on the question a bit, suggesting there was no shared song at all: Alternative Songs: Suggested alternative songs of the summer include “I Fought The Law and…
First Days of 2026-2027 AHS School Year: New Video Announcements, Same Phone Policy, Slight Staff Changes
The first day of 2026-2027 included the debut of The Hook, a weekly edition of video announcements led by senior Harrison McAfee. Along with a student crew of on-air anchors, camera and lighting operators, sponsors Mrs. James and Mrs. Weyant offer support through additional editing, coordinating the simulcast, and hosting LEAD time throughout the week…
Video Announcements Returning in 2026-2027
After a planning phase, Mrs. James and Mrs. Weyant look to sponsor student video announcements starting in the fall of 2026, depending upon student interest. Initial meetings were held on Friday, May 23rd during both LEADs to explain initial needs and possibilities. Junior Harrison McAfee looks to lead the return of video announcements, which will…