Junior Airah Shafiq finished tied for 3rd and senior Bree Brown placed 3rd outright at the state final competition for PA School Press’s Journalism competition on Wed, April 3rd at Penn State’s Main Campus. Both competed in artwork categories, a first for the Avonews since PSPA restarted the competition in 2014. Competition focused on taking…
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Student Finance Team Wins States, Heads to Nationals in May
As they were leaving the building, Personal Finance teacher Mr. Lincoln heard his student’s ambitions loud and clear: “Next year, we’re going to win.” One year later, seniors Brayden Simmons, Ryan Hetcko, and Stuart McAdams reached their goal, winning the state competition in the PA Personal Finance Competition held by the Foundation for Economic Educaiton….
Spring Storms Impact Sports, Activities, Flooding Across Region
Avonworth and Western PA managed to stay clear of Tornados that hit across the Ohio border, but strong storms still impacted sports and activities in early April. AHS Drama was in the building at the time for set strike to end the run of Into the Woods. On Tuesday evening, April 2nd, Dr. Hadley sent…
Courtyard, Old Nurses Office Removed During Spring Break Construction
Students returned from 2024 Spring Break to a courtyard without a pond and a large, open space where the prior nurse’s office once stood. Courtyard before break: Additionally, Mrs. White, Ms Wahl and Mrs Negron’s classrooms were all modified and constructionbegan there as well, see below. Sliding glass panels were also installed during…
Kenny Pickett Trade Leads Unexpected, Exciting Start of Free Agency for Steelers Fans
In just one week, Omar Kahn as GM made his approach clear. It is not The Steelers Way as usual. J2 students interviewed during mod I to gather opinions on Kenny Pickett’s surprising trade after the team expressed support for his return in 2024. Luke Maddalena, 11th grade “I’m happy with the move because Kenny…
9th grade Sticker Wars kick off fundraising for class of 2027
Sticker Wars ended January for the freshman, a small step in class fundraising towards the end goal of paying for Prom and other expenses.
New Counseling Offices Open on National School Counselor Week
Starting the first week of February, Mr. Como, Mrs. Levis, and new Future Ready Coordinator Dr. Lisa Maloney (along with secretary Mrs. Sundo) made the move from between the cafe’s to right near the new front entrance to the school. Part of the special week includes the College Fair field trip for Juniors on Wednesday. …
Winter Sports and TIPS Finals Pep Rally – Photo Gallery
Junior Rowan Carmichael and Senior Hunter Blackson won TIPS, facing off against seniors Sam Neil and Matt Farrah as a highlight during a Winter Sports Pep Rally assembled by the TIPS committee – led by Mr. Johncour and Mrs. White, who helped organize the 2 week long fundraiser. TIPS raised over $2,000 for assistant coach…
Chinese New Year, Ash Wednesday, and Valentine’s Day Overlap at AHS in 2024
If you’re only day to visit this school was Wed, February 14th, you could have seen some students with Good L’oven Cookies from a Valentine’s Day Sophomore fundraiser, other students with ashes on their foreheads as part of a Catholic tradition to start the season of Lent, and close to 100 students at the end…
Super Bowl 58: J2 Predicts…
As the Super Bowl hype reaches its crescendo, football fans everywhere are eager to make their predictions. We’ve gathered insights from a diverse group of students, each offering their unique perspective on the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Jacob Hanny, Senior KC or SF? KC Why? “KC is…