Due to COVID restrictions, the class of 2021 joined the marching band on a loop outside the school on a soggy, chilly Friday morning, October 30th for the annual halloween parade. The parade route shifted from the usual loop around the H hallway to a long route starting by the middle school entrance and circling…
Month: October 2020
Halloween 2020 Staff Photo Gallery
Mrs White (left) and Ms Wickert (right) as Batman and Robin. With COVID regulations, a number of staff included the mask as part of the costume or within the color scheme. Ms Wahl is the WWII pilot to Mrs Negron’s Rosie the Riveter Mrs. Li shows some American Halloween spirit – she also…
Fall Play Continues (Safely) in a Pandemic
Covid-19 has completely changed the lives of students across the world– virtual classes, masks in school, and social distancing are now the norm. But, despite all the change, some things stay the same, such as the production of the annual Fall Play! Restrictions put in place across the country have made it impossible to host…
Two Additional COVID Cases Cause AHS To Go Virtual on Tuesday, Oct 27th
Waiting at the bus stop at 6:45 AM was sophomore Kayla Turcsanyi, who is in the Avonworth Virtual Academy this fall but attends live classes in Sports Medicine at Beattie. “I got an email…saying that Beattie students should not report to Beattie, but I was already at the bus stop for 5-10 minutes before that.”…
COVID’s Effect on Teaching
As students in high school, it is often easy for us to become too focused on our own difficulties. When COVID came onto the scene and began infecting our own community, the transition was difficult. Seven months in, we have adapted to this new, strange routine. Whether we are learning virtually or in-person, there’s been…
Pittsburgh Pro Sports Recap In the Fall of COVID
COVID 19 paused or cancelled many sporting events, but as the summer moved into fall, fans had the opportunity to watch the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and NCAA Football all in one overlapping special season. Here’s a small wrap up of all the Black and Gold with a mix of Pitt Blue in there are…
AHS Building Closes For Two Days Due to COVID, All Classes Go Virtual
Additional reporting from Eliza Rapp and Brayden Simmons On Wednesday evening, October 21st, Superintendent Ralston notified students and parents that due to COVID guidelines and regulations, the high school would be closed for Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd. Within the communication, a few key points emphasized the reasons behind the closure and what…
Covid VS Candidates: What The PA Presidental Candidates Plan To Do To Stop COVID
This year has been chaotic and soon it will be time to vote, but who should we all vote for? Well, everyone is going to have different opinions, but there’s no doubt that we all want this pandemic to be over as fast as possible. Each candidate on the PA ballot for President has their…
5 Local Trails to Visit This Fall
Avonworth Community Park Marked by a sign bearing the name “Traily McTrailster,” the Avonworth Community Park loop is a hidden gem in our community. Located just behind the Mayernik Center, this is a great spot for anyone looking for a quick, pleasant hike not far from home. Vinegar Hollow Another spot in the heart of…
A Virtual Student’s School Day for Fall 2020: Yasmin Lima, 9th Grade
During my school day, I usually wake up around 7:30 to catch up on any work that I needed to do and plan for the day. I have live classes every day but there not always that same classes every day. Mondays and Fridays are the days that I only have 2 live classes and…