Due to a newly added Wellness Policy, the Journalism 1 class celebrated the traditional Core News Values party a bit differently. Pre-portioned treats, following the calory counts outlined within the USDA Smart Snacks In School May 2022 guidelines, were set out in the pub lab prior to the party to avoid a key aspect of…
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LA Dodgers Win 2024 World Series, AHS Reactions
“I think every Dodger fan who woke up this morning was pretty excited…” said Kalli Lowe, junior, on Halloween morning. Her favorite MLB team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, won the 2024 World Series, 3-1, against the New York Yankees. “I think it’s awesome that the Dodgers won the 2024 world series,” said Lowe. “After…
Music Review – Dive by almost monday gives consistent lighthearted SoCal vibes
The album Dive by almost monday is a nostalgic and energetic collection of songs that delivers beachy vibes, lively rhythms, and carefree lyrics. Each track offers a distinct sound while maintaining a summery, upbeat atmosphere throughout the album, and students in Journalism 1 found the overall album consistent, if not repetitive. Here are summaries…
Fall 2024 Photo Gallery
Avonews Online reporters enrolled in Journalism 1 walked around the campus during the last half hour of the school day on Wednesday, October 23rd. Here’s a glimpse at the colors, sights, structure, and changes happening around Avonworth High School as the second year of construction continues on campus.
Spirit Week Mardi Gras Style 2024: Photo Gallery
A Mardi Gras theme for Homecoming partied over into spirit week for 2024. Traditional themes like PJ day on Monday and Twin Day on Tuesday were followed by more recent trends, Country v Country Club on Wed and White Lie Day on Thursday. Friday was the first Color War day of the school year, setting…
Avonews Regional Journalism Competition Includes High Profile Media Speaker
Point Park shifted their Fall Media Day into Newsapalooza, a gathering of local and regional professional journalists, while also hosting the 10th annual PSPA Regional Journalism Competition. Avonews staff and advisor Mr. Tuffiash attended keynote sessions before competing. See KDKA coverage of the event, and skip to :40-:42 to see the staff pictured upper right…
September 2024 Photo Gallery
Students finished out the first month of the 2024-2025 school year with a campus noticeably into year two of construction. See below for glimpses of hallways, decor, and a look around AHS. Photos from social media editor Caroline Boothby and members of Journalism 1, including Paxon Masters who contributed the feature image.
First Week of 2024-2025 School Year Brings Transformation and Transition As Construction Continues
Tuesday, September 3rd, the first day back after a lengthy summer break, saw students returning to a dramatically renovated school from the one they left on the last Friday in May. The view to the left of the new front entrance in late May 2024 Same location, September 2024 Building front in late April,…
End of Summer Construction Photo Gallery 2024
Year two of construction at the high school meant a post Labor Day start for students. Teachers returned on campus in late August to a noticeably different campus, and even in those few days before students returned, final touches for landscaping and interior design were still happening. Here is a glimpse around campus during those…
Last Week of 2023-2024 Photo Gallery
For the class of 2025, the last handful of school days were the first taste of life as a senior in the year ahead. Senior Class Sponsor Mrs Negron, pictured below, joined Dr. George and Mrs Reilsono to meet with upcoming seniors during Lead. Negron, along with Ms. Wahl, both stepped down after sponsoring 11th…