This October the Service-learning class is throwing a Sock Drive (Socktober) to support The Claire Marie Foundation. Students and teachers, if they choose to donate, will bring a pair of fluffy socks to the Service Learning room, and drop them in a box and that will be shipped off to the woman who suffers from…
Year: 2019
Mxmtoon Music Review – Sad Uke Music With Bouncy Bits of Light
Picture this: It is 11:00PM on a Sunday. Rain gently caresses the windows. Your reflection stares back at you. Insomnia strikes again. The melatonin doesn’t work. Counting sheep doesn’t work. Taking a bath doesn’t work. You put on your headphones: “When the sun peaks out, I sit outside to bask in my tiny bit of…
Pens Season Opener: Thoughts From Around Avonworth
The Pittsburgh Penguins kick off their 2019-2020 hockey season tonight, Thursday, October 3rd. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on the new season ahead. Senior Rachel Shaffner was visibly exhilarated as she was prompted on her thoughts about the Penguins’ new season. “I hope they will do better. From what I saw in the preseason it…
School in the Dark? Power Surge Cuts Electricity to the High School But Classes Continue
After a week of endless spirit and high energy activities, like newly decorated hallways and a glow-in-the-dark pep rally with an appearance from the Chick-Fil-A cow, Avonworth experiences yet another surprise. A power outage. Around 7:15 AM on Wednesday, October 2nd, there were multiple firework-like green explosions behind the baseball field. 9th Grade Honors…
Sunflowers, freckles, and memes, oh my! Painting Senior Parking Spots
On Sunday Sept. 22nd, 2019, seniors Meghan Osekowski, Meghan Kantenwein, Dominique Raught, Kaylee Madey, and Natalie Marshall painted their parking spots with the help of their friends. Ranging from brilliant sunflowers to jokes about freckles, the first round of students artistically demonstrated their personal interests, recovering from their academically-driven schedules. “The main goal is to…
State of the Steelers: Disarray, or a New Beginning?
With three straight losses and the season-ending injury of Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers head into week four looking to be in a state of complete disarray. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on whether the Steelers are in trouble long-term, or if the Steelers are in a period of growing pains, bound for future successes. Senior…
A Court Filled With Friendship – Avonworth’s 2019 Homecoming Court Selections
With the school year at full pace and summertime fading away, Avonworth prepares for its annual homecoming dance. Students ranging from eager freshman to experienced seniors look forward to the event yearly, as it holds a time of school spirit and unforgettable teenage memories. This year’s homecoming court exemplifies what many believe to be a…
Fall Play Auditions Start Earlier With Two Weeks Between Callbacks
This year, Avonworth’s theater department decided to do the audition process a little differently. There is now a 1-2 week wait period in between auditions and callbacks, with the first auditions on September 10th and the callbacks Monday, Sept 30th. When asked of the new change, senior Liz Schrim commented: “Well last year’s auditions we…
Welcome Party for New/Returning Students of the 2019-2020 School Year
Will Lucas found, with a little bit of humor, a place in his new school that fit very nicely during the Service Learning class’s Welcome to Avonworth Party. “I’m a competitive Kahooter,” said Lucas with a slight smirk. Will, a returning junior, was one of a handful of returning and new students invited to this…