On Thursday, January 26th, co-founder Sarah Shotland spoke to a full Collaboration Center during 8th period about her experiences teaching creative writing to inmates in the Allegheny County Jail through the Words Without Walls program at Chatham College. After keeping the mixed audience of over 50 students quiet and engaged in the stories she shared, Shotland was…
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AHS Mixed Feelings About Eagles Winning 2018 Super Bowl
Reactions across the high school were mixed, as many local Steelers fans were not happy with either the Eagles or the Patriots winning the Super Bowl. Some students enjoyed the ads: About the game itself, apathy was the key. Junior Amadeus Stern said the Eagles win “financially damaged him” due to losing $10 bets to…
School Pauses for Moment of Silence as Part of #IAM2018
At 1 PM on February 1st, Principal Keera Dwulit asked students and teachers to pause for a moment of silence to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and the significance of the National Day of Silence. Students noticed the event with a range of reaction. Senior Naudia Ellis thought, “it was interesting because…
Be a Lifesaver – Blood Drive Friday Jan 12th
The Avonworth High School blood drive is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2018 7:30 am – 1:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Be a Life Saver and help our high school scholarship student earn money for college expenses. All employees of Avonworth School District, as well as adult members of the community, are invited!…
Mock Crash 2017: December Date Draws Student and Media Attention
Photos by Chloe Boothby (1st and 2nd) and Keyaira Cameron
Ugly Sweater Day 2017
Friday, December 15th, 2017 wasn’t just the opening day for Star Wars – The Last Jedi. Staff and students celebrated the holiday season with Ugly Sweater Day by showing up at school with a variety of festive garb. Here are a few of the wardrobe sights around school:
Veterans Day 2017
In the days leading up to Friday, November 10th, Principal Keera Dwulit e-mailed all high schools about the following: Students, This Friday we will be honoring Veterans Day by carrying the American flag all day from 7:30am until 3:00pm. It will start with a short opening ceremony at the flag pole at 8:05 am and then students will…
Fragments Fundraising To Print More Copies
Avonworth High School’s literary magazine, fragments, will have a purchasing price for the first time this year. Historically, the magazine of art and writing has been free for students, staff, and Avonoworth families. However, this 2017-2018 school year, it will cost $5. All money generated will be used to support the club. The change was…
Halloween ’17
Teachers and seniors participated in 2017’s Halloween celebration on Tuesday, October 31st. Here is a look at some of the participants: Students could vote during lunches for the favorite teacher costume. Mrs. Frauenholz as Delorus Umbridge from Hogwarts, Mr. Tuffiash as iBoss (internet blocking software), and Mr. Cario as the Pixar lamp were the…