Midshipman Nathaniel Walko, US Merchant Marine Academy, returned to his alma mater on Tuesday, November 1st to speak to the 9th Grade Seminar Class 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th in Mr. Pastore’s room before finishing the day in the collaboration center. Walko provided insight into what his life is like at the Academy…
Year: 2017
UFC 217 Review: Georges St-Pierre Completes His Comeback
Since the Mayweather vs McGregor fight, I’ve taken a serious interest in UFC and other combat sports. It is the most action-packed and entertaining sport today and is quickly growing. UFC 217 on November 4th was my first pay per view event for UFC, and it certainly impressed me and made me even more of…
Fragments Fundraising To Print More Copies
Avonworth High School’s literary magazine, fragments, will have a purchasing price for the first time this year. Historically, the magazine of art and writing has been free for students, staff, and Avonoworth families. However, this 2017-2018 school year, it will cost $5. All money generated will be used to support the club. The change was…
Why You Should Start Watching “Gossip Girl”
Gossip Girl was an iconic, classic American teen show. Started in 2007, the show follows the lives of teenagers living in New York City. The teens, which include Serena Van Der Woodsen, Dan Humphrey, Nate Archibald, Chuck Bass, and Blair Waldorf, are constantly having their lives put on blast by an anonymous blogger that goes…
Varsity Football Playoff Game
// Additional reporting done by Bailey Tempest// After October 21st’s win against South Allegheny, the Avonworth Football team made it into the playoffs! They played at 7:30 against Charleroi at their home field on November 3, 2017. Caitlyn Galloway, a junior and varsity cheerleader, said “I think if the boys don’t have enough confidence in…
Two People’s Investigation Into the Unknown is Quickly Gaining Devoted Fans
Buzzfeed Unsolved, a YouTube series, has gained a great deal of popularity, both in and outside of Avonworth, for its intriguing and entertaining investigations into true crimes and the supernatural. The series, which recently premiered its third season, is getting a tremendous amount of support for its blending of humor and the spookier aspects of…
Girls Volleyball Team States Bound
Additional reporting by Riley North and Meghan Osekowski. After an amazing regular season the Avonworth Varsity Volleyball team is making their way to playoff territory. After winning the first two playoff games, the team has secured a spot in the State Championship Competition. This is an amazing feat that has not been accomplished many times…
iBoss Halloween Costume Slightly Triggers Students
As an Avonworth student, one experiences the struggle of the online iBoss blocking system on a daily basis. It can strike while innocently researching a project or watching Netflix on school grounds, and has become so iconic that it was English teacher Mr. Tuffiash’s Halloween costume this year, constructed from two poster boards and some…
Halloween ’17
Teachers and seniors participated in 2017’s Halloween celebration on Tuesday, October 31st. Here is a look at some of the participants: Students could vote during lunches for the favorite teacher costume. Mrs. Frauenholz as Delorus Umbridge from Hogwarts, Mr. Tuffiash as iBoss (internet blocking software), and Mr. Cario as the Pixar lamp were the…