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…
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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…
Midnights by Taylor Swift : Might Be Her Best Album Yet, Review by Guest Reviewer Ryan Frank
Midnights, by Taylor Swift, was released last Friday, October 21, 2022. Describing it as ‘the story of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life’, Swift released her 10th studio album, 12th including her re-recorded albums Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version). Going back to her more upbeat, pop sounding style, not heard since Lover,…
Halloween 2022 – No Senior Parade, Not Many Seniors, Not Many Costumes
Halloween 2022 was a Monday, and also a day where a majority of the senior class wasn’t in the building. In a break from recent tradition, there was no planned Halloween parade for seniors. For this reason, as well as possible other ones, seniors chose today for a senior skip day. Only 68 students out…