On September 16th the tenth-grade students had the privilege to listen to Hendrika Da Vries speak about her experiences living in Amsterdam during the time the Nazi soldiers had taken over. She had shared her stories on how the Holocaust affected her as a young Christian girl. She started off by telling the audience the…
Year: 2019
Football Team Featured on WTAE’s Game of the Week
All week, Avonworth community members have been diligently voting for the band and football team to be featured in the game of the week tonight, September 20. And… success! Tonight,WTAE will have their high school football team coverage at Lenzer Field to cover parts of the game. Catch the coverage on WTAE.
Steelers Turmoil: Week One Woes, Big Ben Season-Ending Injury
Avonworth’s student body had some interesting thoughts on the Steelers week one performance vs. the Patriots, giving thoughts on what they believe it shows about the rest of the season. They also gave insight on what they believe the effects will be concerning the losses of key players, and how the current roster will compare…
Homecoming Assembly During LEAD Surprises Many Students
Students (grades 9-12) were called to the Auditorium during LEAD today for the annual homecoming assembly on Tuesday, September 17. Many people were not aware of this event happening during LEAD until this morning, so there was a strong reluctance from students who initially had other plans or simply didn’t want to give up their…
Third Democratic Debate Leaves Students Frustrated
“I am Asian, so I know a lot of doctors.” , was a standout soundbite by Andrew Yang, one of ten candidates during last night’s third Democrat debate. Here are a few perspectives offered to Payton Bauer and me as we roamed the hallways during MOD H on a Friday seeking viewpoints: “I thought a…
Students With International Backgrounds Experience 9/11 Observances At AHS
Most of the young people who placed small American flags alongside Josephs Lane on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 were part of the first classes of AHS students not alive the day of the attacks on American soil during September 2001. Junior Sarah Fuller shared a viewpoint reflective of many throughout the school, “I feel very…
Energetic Pep Rally In Gym Replaces Welcome Back Assembly for 19-20 School Year
The first Friday of the 2019-2020 school year started with a twist and ended, for many, just as new and energetic. During LEAD, the marching band made a surprise loop around the hallways playing numbers from their new set “The Greatest Hamilton”, including “Cold Hearted” by Paula Abdul. As Mod H set in, students from…
SKAM: The Teenage-Drama That Will Have You Head Over Heels
“Minute by Minute” might be the three best words to explain why you should be watching SKAM if you’re not already. These words are at the heart of a core, revolutionary, and romantic relationship between Isak and Even in this Norwegian show: SKAM (Norwegian for ‘Shame’). SKAM aired season one in September of 2015 on…
Juniors Earn Renewable Scholarship Through Hiram College Essay Contest
7 students from the graduating class of 2020 earned a renewable 1,000 yearly scholarship to Hiram College if they enroll after placing as finalists, honorable mentions, and third place winners in an nonfiction essay contest run through the Honors and AP English Language classes taught by Mr. Tuffiash. Front Cover of the Contest Public Reading…
Band Carries on Superior Rating in 2019 Adjudication
Last year the Avonworth High School Concert Band went to their first-ever adjudication where they were judged on two of their pieces for the year and one sight read song. They came home at the end of the day with a “Superior” rating from all four of the judges. This year they did it again….