Wednesday, October 19th was Camo V Animal Print day. It was the least interesting of the three days so far, with more choosing camo throughout the day. A number of our own Avonews Online staff shared their perspective on the theme for the day. Mara Stetser-”I thought it was cool but not enough people…
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Homecoming 2022- What You Need To Know
During LEAD, teachers were asked to present a 10 minute video from Principal Dwulit highlighting details as well as pictures of the Convention Center where the Homecoming Dance will be held. Here are screenshots of the most important information.
Homecoming Spirit Week 2022 – Pink Out Day
Spirit Week continued on Tuesday, October 18th, with a pink out theme recognizing both the girls volleyball team and the Side-Out Foundation’s work to support research and treatment for breast cancer. Girls Volleyball started the month having a home match against North Catholic with fundraisers for research and treatments. Please see the coverage…
Homecoming Hallway Decorating Returns
This year Principal Dwuilt has decided to bring back the hallway decorating competition between each grade level, adding curiosity and fun for many students. Hallway decorations started in 2019-2020, so only this year’s seniors have ever been in the school to experience the changes. Students voted by theme through a Google Form per class, developed…
Nittany Lions Fans Enjoy 2-0 Start to 22 Season
To the delight of many Nittany Lion football fans, Penn State University is again making its way back to the top of the NCAA rankings. With a hard-fought win against Purdue University 35-31 and a crushing victory over Ohio 46-10, Penn State sits at 2-0 and up to #22 out of 25 on the NCAA…
21st Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Observed With Flag Memorial
21 years ago today, tragedy struck our nation. High school students today don’t remember what happened on that day, but we have been taught to remember all of the courageous people that passed on that day. At the beginning of Mod F/G Dr. Dwulit gave a speech over the loudspeaker. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiX9oRmr2LY/ Mrs. Dwuilt’s announcement: “It…
Steelers Fans OK With Trubisky, Placing Hope in Pickett as 22-23 NFL Season Starts
Steelers fans watching the playoff loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL season reflected over the end of an era. For every student in Avonworth, Ben Roethlisberger has always been the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This leaves the fanbase with worries about who can replace the role of the Super…
First Days of 22-23 School Year Introduce Stricter Rules for AHS Students
One week into the 22-23 school year, over 550 students finished off their late August days adjusting to a number of new regulations. Many students are not thrilled with the new rule of “Wake Up Wednesdays”. Students in 11th and 12th grade are now required to come into school every Wednesday for LEAD, the first…
Staff, Students Show Loyalties to Pitt, WVU As Backyard Brawl Returns
Pitt and WVU gear were spotted around the high school as alumni and fans anticipated the first football match between the schools in over a decade. After Mod B, the Pitt fight song played over the loudspeaker as well. Pitt enters the season as ACC champ and ranked in the top 20th nationally. ESPN’s FPI…
AP US History Inspires Unique Artwork
Junior Zoe Trexel added onto the lively and often tangential atmosphere of cartoons drawn by classmate Jack Blaser across Mr. Mancini’s whiteboards in room 307. Here is a look at Trexel’s artwork, Blaser’s artwork, and the end result of Mancini’s Bread showing a little bit of public support. Mr Tuffiash posted this picture through Avonews…