Boys volleyball at Avonworth has been nonexistent for some time, but it will be making a slight return with the joint OLSH and Avonworth team. Many students at Avonworth are wondering how the idea of a boys volleyball team came about. Mr. Giel, Avonworth’s Athletic Director, explained it by saying, “We had a few…
Author: Sarah McAdams
I am currently a Junior at Avonworth High School. I am on the Varsity volleyball team and I also participate in the bowling club, french club, and student council. I am most interested in writing about sports and the opinions of the students and faculty at Avonworth.
Changes In Midterm Schedule Brings Mix of Frustration and Acceptance
Midterms this year created many strong opinions among the students here at Avonworth. The midterms this school year were very different compared to last year. Some of the changes included having the tests after winter break and not following the set test date for each subject. Many students voiced their opinions on the midterms this…
Strong Early Start for Girls Basketball
The Lady Lopes basketball team has gotten off to a great start this season! They are currently undefeated, their record being 2-0. After an intense game on Monday, December 17th, the girls beat Mohawk High School, the team they lost to in the second round of playoffs last year. Emma Ronk, a Junior on the…
Best Avonworth Memories 2018
1) The Boys Soccer Team defeated Greensburg Central Catholic in the WPIAL championship on November 1st, making Avonworth history! They moved onto states and made it all the way to the championship. The game was at Hershey on November 16th, with 3 fan buses travelling the 4-hour ride to go support their team. The boys…
Global Studies Field Trip to Pitt Nationality Rooms
A Global Studies field trip on Tuesday, December 10th brought glimpses across the world through Pitt’s nationality room and a special meal at Huszar Hungarian restaurant on the northside of Pittsburgh. Below are a few photos from throughout the Nationality Rooms, each representing a different nationality within the lower floor of Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning….
‘Swerp’: Taking Over the School
“Swerp”: you’ve heard it all around school, but what does it mean? Whether you are walking down the hallways, in class, or in the cafeteria, you probably have heard someone use “swerp” this school year. Junior Garren Hoffman comments, “I’ve heard a lot of people say it in place of ‘swear’.” This holds true for…
Autumn Leaves Around Campus
A glimpse around campus on Monday, November 5th:
2018 Volleyball Season Wrap Up
The Avonworth Lady Lopes volleyball team went 8-10 this year. Although not their best year, the season was very memorable for the players. They secured a spot into the playoffs by tying Hopewell for third place in the section. Their first playoff game on October 25th was against the Neshannock Lancers, who ultimately beat…
Blue Slide Park Tribute for Mac Miller
Mac Miller, a well-known rapper with Pittsburgh roots, was reported dead on September 7th, 2018 after an apparent drug overdose. His death affected some students and faculty at Avonworth, especially rap fans. Ryan Paszkiewicz was quoted saying, “It makes me upset knowing another young, talented Pittsburgh rapper died.” The other Pittsburgh rapper that Paszkiewicz mentioned…