Varsity Golf Boys Soccer and Cross Country are not the only teams improving their game; this season, Caroline Carlson, ‘16, made history by becoming the first female AHS golfer to qualify for the State Golf Competition. “I’m really thrilled! In the past two years I haven’t even qualified. I ended [WPIALS] with a bang,” said…
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No to Scottish Independence – Article by Jason Stubbs
While the 9th grade bonded on a field trip to Camp Guyasuta and others were visualizing a highly anticipated football game, Scotland was considering their future as a nation. On Thursday, September 18th, Scotland held a referendum concerning their possible sovereignty from the United Kingdom. Alex Salmond announced that he would step down as First Prime…
Writing A Good Story: Life Lessons from Sierra Leone – story by Ethan Woodfill, Payton Wisniewski, Maggie Moore, and Kiara Devese
Sophomore Miriam Kluitenberg’s sister Sarah spoke to the 9th grade during 7th period on Thursday, September 18th. “Who is playing these good tunes?” said Joey Bevilacqua. The fast-tempo and upbeat music brought much anticipation and suspense to the auditorium. World Geography teacher Mrs. Maisner introduced Sarah, and spoke about how the freshmen will be learning…
New Notes, New Moves, New Faces: 2014 Welcome Back Assembly coverage by Journalism 1 Class
On Friday, August 29th, 2014, about 350 students gathered in the auditorium to see and hear about the handful of changes at Avonworth High School. Students entered the auditorium to the sounds of the AHS marching band led by new conductor Mr. Will Guess. A trumpet player and graduate of Penn Hills High School and Duquesne…
Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Mr. Jackson?
The winner of the avonews raffle of two tickets for the July 5th Paramore/Fall Out Boy concert was math teacher Mr. Jackson. He bought them for his daughter, and possibly may end up attending himself. The avonews staff thanks all those who entered the raffle and helped support printing the issue and paying for webhosting…
2013-2014 Awards Assembly
After the crowded hallways thinned out, Senior Max Graf began the 2013-14 awards assembly at 7:50 with a short speech, detailing how “we have grown both as individuals and as a school…” Dr. Lockette’s remarks followed, highlighting how “education truly is a community effort…this is truly an incredible community.” Cheers greeted his brief post-script, as…
Parade of Lights Review: Parade of Yikes by Jessica Keast
Parade of Lights is an upcoming four member band that defines their sound as “alt-electro.” Based in Los Angeles, the group recently released their first single “We’re the Kids” along with another earlier single “Golden” that you may have heard during the Winter Olympics. But as budding artists, they seem to be having the typical…
Cher Lloyd: The Bubble Gum Princess is No More by Ericka Thomas
The Bubble Gum Princess phase of Cher Lloyd’s post X-Factor career is coming to an end, and this change might be for the better.The lovable, energetic pop star Cher Lloyd is transforming from a princess to a queen, as she performed her new music at the Carnegie Music Hall in Homestead on April 1, featuring…
Music Review by Cole Pokropowicz: “The Bones of What You Believe” by Chvrches
The actual music is unable to stand out as well. While it does make you want to dance, that effect is short lived. It comes in with such a rush, harmonizing with Lauren’s vocals, but then it just stays there. Nothing fuels it on its own. When the vocals are absent, the electronic beats are…