The 2016 Avonworth High School Auction was defined by new visitors, returning alumni, and additional destinations all working together to support Student Council’s 29th auction at the high school. With showcase appearances by Pittsburgh Dad and the Nakama food truck, the auction remained a vital way to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Free Care…
Month: December 2016
Girls Basketball Wins Tip Off Tourney
Having a 2-0 record before section games even begin is a great way to start out a basketball season. An even better way is to have a trophy to go along with that record. This was the case for the Lady Lopes basketball team at the tip off tournament the Brownsville Falcons hosted on Friday,…
Lucia, or December 13th, the days when all Swedes put on a nightgown to sing
The following is a contribution from EF Exchange student Olivia Lejonthun, who is visiting from Sweden to study at Avonworth. Whether you like it or not, if you’re in Sweden on the 13th of December, there is a 100% certainty that you’re going to find yourself in a dark room watching a group of people holding…
James Conner declaring for the 2017 NFL Draft
As the Pitt Panthers are preparing to take on Northwestern at the Pinstripe Bowl on December 28th there is a new headline circulating this football team, James Conner’s announcement. James Conner has made one of the more memorable impacts on this team since Larry Fitzgerald was a Panther in the early 2000’s. Last year at…
District Sends Reminder About Delay and Cancellation Policy
The following was sent via Edline on Monday, December 12th, to district families regarding policy for Closings/Delays Due to Inclement Weather – The closing or delay of the start school due to inclement weather is an in-depth process that involves many factors to reach a decision that ensures the operation of school and also keeps…
Ugly Christmas Sweater Competition 2016
According to the AHS announcements “Ugly Xmas Sweater Day is on Friday, December 16; start planning now! This is no coincidence, as December 16th is the Friday before the “National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.” But why plan so early, and why is this happening here at school? In 2014, student council used the Ugly Christmas…
Ask The Grass Cutter 12s 2
After many stunning reviews and much praise Jagmeet Singh has finally decided to forward the laundry list of questions that fans and critics alike have been raving about since the initial release of Ask The Grass Cutter 12s the legendary shoes from Malkior 7. I’m trying to get a girl’s attention what should I…
Favorite Holiday Movies
With Christmas time coming up, it is time for holiday movie binges. The question is: what is the favorite holiday movie at Avonworth? With this in mind, freshmen Lauren Pflueger, Miranda Chrvala, and Dominique Raught roamed the halls looking for answers. The votes were relatively spread about… with the exception of Elf; most people throughout…
Bethany Adamiak Returns To District Chorus
On Wednesday, November 25th, senior Bethany Adamiak got the news that she was accepted into the District Chorus after auditioning on Monday, November 23rd along with four other Avonworth students. This will be Bethany’s second year in the District Chorus and just like last year she auditioned for Alto 1. She tells that about 80…
From Avonworth to Nepal – Saving a Country
The National Honors Society at Avonworth High School began selling pies December 1st to benefit an unusual and fantastic charity, Heifer International. Heifer International is a worldwide charity organization with projects all across the world. Funds from pie sales will help pay to send goats to impoverished farmers in Nepal. Heifer’s website projects that by 2023, it…