Avonews Online staff asked teachers and staff on Valentine’s Day about the holiday itself. Here’s a few opinions… Mr. Steiner, substitute teacher, former English Teacher at AHS 1970’s to 2000:“Valentine’s Day is about love, not physical, but emotional love to everyone… It’s about making everyone feel special by doing something to let them know you…
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Medical Lockdown: What To Know
Around 11 AM on Friday, February 10th, Dr. Dwulit announced a medical lockdown through the loudspeakers. Dwuilt spoke to Avonews reporters in 2019 about Medical Lockdowns to provide more information. A lockdown is “(administrations) first response to a dangerous situation”, according to Principal Dwulit. “A Medical Lockdown is a medical situation and somebody’s…
Chinese Club Students Celebrate At Pitt and Feast at Hokkaido To Start Year Of The Rabbit
Over 60 students enrolled in Chinese classes at Avonworth visited Pitt’s Hillman Library and nearby Hokkaido Buffet to celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday, January 19th. Chinese Teacher Ms. Li sent the following information to staff on Friday, January 20th: This Sunday, 1/22, will be the Chinese New Year. Based on Chinese culture, the year…
How Pele’s Death Affected Soccer
December 29th 2022 was a sad day for the soccer world. One of the biggest, and best soccer players of all time died. Pele is one of those people that people talk about when we try to figure out who is the best soccer player of all time, with names like Messi, Ronaldo, and Maradonna….
PJ’s and Sweaters Close Out 2nd Year of December Spirit Week
The second year of Student Council’s December Spirit Week featured a well timed PJ day to keep people cozy as the weather turned brisk, an unexpectedly frustrating offer of a grade-wise treat for students, and the second year of a movie showing in the auditorium to end the week. Student Council had to pivot…
Two Seniors Ready for National Championship in Fishing Competition
On Monday, October 31st, Physical Education teacher Mr. Coffin shared positive news with the staff: Please join me in congratulating Luke Behon and Nate Neuherz for qualifying for the Bass Nation NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!! They have come so close for the past few years and finally got over the hump!! Believe it or not, this can lead…
First Avonews of 22-23 Out Now
Here it is: Volume 81, Edition 1 If you would like to submit photos, be a reporter, contribute movie or music or media reviews, submit editorials, or any other part of the Avonews that interests you, please see Matthew or Laurel Purcell, this year’s co editor-in-chief.
Veterans Day 2022
At the start of Mod B, Principal Dwuilt addressed the high school in observance of Veterans Day. Here is a transcript of Dwulit’s statement, who served as a parachute jumper in Iraq and Saudi Arabia prior to her career in education: “Good morning, Lopes. I appreciate a few minutes of your time for recognition of…
Juniors Swap Classes For Interview Panel and Assembly
On Tuesday, November 8, over 40 juniors participated in a Mock Interview assembly with a variety of community members in the LGI before individual opportunities to experience the challenges of interviewing. Students had 15 minute interview blocks scheduled during Mod CD. In 5 classrooms, the Library, The Lopes Lounge, and Mrs. Levis and Arnold’s Offices,…
Fall Play Offers Special Tickets for Rehearsal After Rapid Ticket Sellout
AHS Theatre sent this message to students and teachers on Friday, November 11th: Since the fall play performances of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe sold out in two days–even after we added another matinee–the Director has a special offer!! This Monday, at 4:00 PM, Avonworth faculty, staff, and students may purchase a…