Avonworth’s musical production of “Sweeney Todd” was nominated for 12 Gene Kelly Awards. The Gene Kelly Awards are a Pittsburgh-based musical award system named after the famous actor and dancer Gene Kelly. At the Gene Kellys, Avonworth brought 3 awards home. Harmony Karwoski – Outstanding Supporting Actress: An award given to the best supporting/non-main lead…
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DeRude of “Sandstorm” Is Interviewed by Journalism 2
A Sandstorm swept over AHS on Monday, May 19th at 2:15 PM EST…Legendary DJ DeRude joined the Journalism class through Zoom from Charleston, South Carolina, where he was staying before his next show on his 25storm world tour. Students from Mr. Tuffiash’s Journalism 2 class, LEAD section, and any others interested in talking with the…

BossMan DLow Show…parking lot review
So this Wednesday, I had concert tickets to Bossman Dlow, and as any teenage boy would do, I recruited my friend to come with me. We made it all the way to the Roxian in McKees Rocks(about a 20-minute drive) for the concert, just to come to the stark and brutal realization: I didn’t actually…

UK Singer Freya Skye – 2025 Music Review
At just 15 years old, British popstar Freya Skye placed fifth overall in the Junior Eurovision contest(think the voice but European and much bigger) and came first in the online global public vote. A massive achievement for someone the same age, if not younger than most of us at AHS, she is now part of…

Avonworth Wrestling Update
The wrestling team has qualified over half their lineup to compete in the 2025 WPIAL playoffs! 121lb junior wrestler Auston Kosonovich is currently ranked first in the WPIAL for his weight class and has a strong chance of making state playoffs. WPAIL qualified wrestlers: Auston Kosanovic – 121lb Bryce Metz – 189lb Justin Beck –…

Auston Kosonovich Makes History with WPIAL Wrestling Championship
For the First time in Avonworth History, an Avonworth wrestler placed first in their weight class in the WPIAL. Weighing in at 121lb, Auston Kosonovich was ranked first in the WPIAL before the WPIAL tournament, and left as the first place WPIAL Champion on his way to State Playoffs. Added to his 100th win, Austin’s…

AHS Thoughts on Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 was a highly criticized sporting event before it even happened. From the day the teams were announced, some students in the halls and on their phones have been in an uproar over a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Most fans on social media held on to the…

Five Things I’m Looking Forward to in 2023
1. The Superbowl Any football fans can’t wait for the NFL. With so many great teams this season I am sure it will be a great and exciting game. 2. The 23-24 NFL season The 22-23 NFL season has come to an end for us Steelers fans. But this season sets us up for a…

Football is a Violent Sport, but Players Generally Aren’t Violent People
American football is world-renowned for being one of the most dangerous sports, but that does not mean that the players are violent. On Monday in the Bengals vs Bills game, Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin when down after a tackle on Cincinnati wideout Tee Higgins. The hit didn’t appear to be hard(relative to an NFL game)…

Red Cross Club Adds Holiday Hope
In the holiday season of 2022, the Avonworth Red Cross Club has been busy spreading holiday cheer this season. The Red Cross Club has been busy making cards for veterans from Western PA and by putting together tote bins full of food and clothes for homeless vets’. The club went down to Avonworth Primary Center…