Playing a sport in the years 2020-2021 has been the weirdest experience, and I think I can speak for any sports player on this. There have been so many changes to the traditions that people have been doing for as long as they can remember. One that stood out to everyone was watching NFL or…
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What Would I Tell My Pre-Pandemic Self? Guest Editorial from Killian Horigan
I would tell my pre-pandemic self many things. I would first tell myself to start working on the things I love so much, sooner. I would tell myself to start working out, if I had been going to the gym for over a year instead of just 6 months! I would be so strong. I…
More Vitamin D, Less Scheduling Stress in 2021-2022: Guest editorial by Killian Horigan
I hope for next school year that most things stay the same. I quite enjoy the current school environment, hallways aren’t too crowded, teachers have been very kind and are doing a great job of teaching material while also being approachable and helpful. Allowing students to eat lunch and spend open mod time outside has…
The Tiniest Things Could Make the Biggest Difference in 2021-2022 – Guest Editorial from Cat Berie
The end of the 2020-2021 school year is approaching and we will soon have to say goodbye to the seniors and our superintendent. To Dr. Ralston and the 2021 seniors, I wish you all luck beginning a new chapter in your lives. However, the 2022 class is still here for another year and, especially with…
What Would I Tell My Pre-Pandemic Self? Guest editorial from Cat Berie
I would tell my pre-pandemic self to prepare for the worst. The pandemic hit out of nowhere and showed no mercy. I remember sitting in STEM chemistry and my mother texted me saying that all schools in Allegheny County were to be shut down for two weeks. Everyone was all happy because they thought that…
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Squeezing the Section – Boys Baseball Wins Section, Continues Playoff Run
The semi-finals on Tuesday, May 25th, will include Avonworth High School for the first time in many seasons. Junior Jordan Kolenda, who has contributed a few guest editorials for The Avonews recently, wrote a few reflections about the season. 7-1 in the section, 15-1 overall, our team won section for the first time in a…
Guest Editorial from Cat Barie – The Joys of In Person Confusion
The schedule for our school has been insane this year. Going from only having to attend school for two days a week, to going fully virtual, than shifting to hybrid for 4 days a week. Suddenly, out of nowhere, here we are spending a normal 5 days a week in school with people we all…
Guest Editorial from Jordan Kolenda – In Person School Will Bring Back Student Voice in 2021-22
As the 2021 school year comes to an end, many questions arise about the possible changes in the upcoming school year. Will we still wear masks? Who will be the new superintendent? Will things finally go back to normal? Nothing could possibly be set in stone this early for 2021-22 policies about COVID restrictions, and…
Guest Editorial from Ciera Jimenez – A New Environment
As we approach the end of the 2020-2021 school year things have changed. Our superintendent has resigned recently. He will now be going to Pitt and focusing on his family. With this change means a new superintendent next year for my senior year. I believe everything has gone well and has been great this…