Gone are the study halls held in the cafeteria with eighty some students monitored by a teacher. Instead, among the many changes this school year, high school students now have open MODS. Open mods are a personal learning time that upperclassmen have during their day. During an open mod, students are free to go to any…
Year: 2018
Band Pride @ Football Games
Instead of rushing out of the fan section to buy stereotypical fatty football game food, you’ll find senior Mason Herzig standing on the bleachers in the student section, watching the Avonworth Marching Band’s 80’s themed halftime show. In addition to enjoying the music selection and props, Herzig says, “I have many friends that participate in…
2018 Guyasuta Field Trip LEADs to Fun
On September 12th, the 9th Grade Academy embarked on a journey to experience LEAD and team building exercises and thrilling adventures at Camp Guyasuta, an annual field trip. Students split into smaller groups to learn how to communicate better with their peers. They did activities such as trust falls, guiding each other across obstacles, and…
School Honors 9/11 With U.S. Flags On Campus
On Tuesday, September 11th, Army veteran and Principal Keera Dwulit said the following announcements: 8:00am: Today, on a beautiful day 17 years ago…the world changed as we knew it. Students – I realize most of you do not have memories of this event nor did you live this day vividly. But you can learn from…
Fall Sports Adjusts To Lingering Summer Heat
Throughout the city of Pittsburgh, their has been record reaching temperatures that have affected local schools. Hitting close to home, Avonworth School Districts very own sports are receiving some cautions. Avonworth Varsity Softball was scheduled for a two hour practice, but turned into an hour and a half with shorts as an option. ”Right now,…
Near Record Heat After Labor Day
Students returned to the second week of the 18-19 year with July and August-like high heat and humidity. Despite the real feel of almost 100 degrees at one point on Tuesday, classes and sports throughout the high school remained on schedule. A handful of local districts had a rare September early dismissal, mostly due to…
18-19 Student Council Expands Roles Through LEAD Time
At the start of the 2nd week of school, over 15 students have filled a new role in Student Council – LEAD homeroom representative. Mrs. Studt, returning as sponsor for the second year, e-mailed the staff and described the position as follows: “LEAD Homeroom Representative: This person is responsible for examining STUCO agenda action items…
Digging Into The 2018-2019 School Year
On Monday, August 27th, students dug into a new school year at Avonworth High School with varying attitudes. From excitedly to begrudgingly, students filed in to the cafeteria to await the first bell– which led to L.E.A.D. time, a new concept for staff and students alike. The majority opinion seemed to favor the changes brought…
Last Day 2018: Graduation Moves Indoors
Close to noon, Principal Dwuilt sent a message through Edline stating, “Unfortunately, due to impending thunderstorms we will be holding the ceremony INDOORS in the High School Gymnasium at 7:00pm.” This began the business of the last day of the 2018 school year for everyone in the building. For students, with anywhere from 25 to close…
2018 High School Awards Assembly
Below is a list of award winners from the assembly held on Thursday morning, May 31st, in the high school auditorium: Photos by Chloe Boothby: ARMY ROTC Scholarship: Andy Chrvala AWBCC Salutatorian: Cameron Galloway AWBCC Recognition: Paige Adams, Malachi Bynum, Rocco Gallippi, Eleanor Hardiman, Dan Harris, Jonah King, Kat Kosko, Jenna Kreutzer Avonworth Fund for Educational Excellence…