Close to noon, Principal Dwuilt sent a message through Edline stating, “Unfortunately, due to impending thunderstorms we will be holding the ceremony INDOORS in the High School Gymnasium at 7:00pm.” This began the business of the last day of the 2018 school year for everyone in the building. For students, with anywhere from 25 to close…
Author: Thorin Kardell
Pens Season Over
Last night the Pens lost their series to Caps. The games final score was 2-1 in overtime which made for an edge-of-seat experience. While many were disappointed the Penguins would not be winning a third Stanley Cup in a row, a large portion of Pens fans rallied behind former goalie, Marc Andre Fleury. Pittsburgh Forecast:…
THe DEus BEat: Wrap Up
Today, I will not be traveling to Mr. Mancini’s eighth period study hall, in order to report on the events and experiences of Amadeus and the aptly named Hoopsters. Over the last five days that I have spent with Amadeus Stern I have learned a great deal and tried to report on the information as…
THe DEus BEat Day 5: Game Day
Deus began the period by begging Mr. Mancini to go check with Mr. Coffin on whether or not the Hoopsters could use the gym. To receive the best chance of success I was asked to remain outside of the gym while Amadeus asked Mr. Coffin to sign a pass. I sat outside the doors of…
THe DEus BEat Day 4: Hangman
After searching Mr. Mancini’s eighth period study hall, the hallways, the gym, and the bathroom Amadeus was nowhere to be found. It took a search party and a door-to-door search to eventually track down the elusive Deus. What was preoccupying the young lad? An honors Trigonometry test, where Deus was stuck on the last question…
THe DEus BEat Day 3: Uppykia
“Hey Jason, guess what?” Amadeus exclaimed sarcastically as he crumpled up an unsigned permission slip for the Hoopsters. Today there is no basketball, not that their would be much of a team with the rather mysterious disappearance of Owen and Matt. No, today is not about “hooping around” but instead a different goal: print an…
THe DEus BEat Day 2: NHS
Today, Amadeus and I rushed around in order to turn in our National Honors Society Applications. Upon entering Mr. Mancini’s eighth-period study hall, Deus gleefully high-fived me for having obtained my application. Deus confidently strode over to Mr. Mancini and signed out to the library. On the way to the library, we encountered a shadow. This…
THe DEus BEat Day 1: Cards
At 14:07 everyday Amadeus M. Stern departs from room 307 and meanders down the hall to his final destination of the day, 8th-period study hall with Mr. Mancini. Upon questioning Deus he stated, “practically everyday I initially try to get a signature from Mr. Coffin for me and the Hoopsters.” The Hoopsters is a low…
District Supports March 14th Walkout While Sending Edline Message About Safety
Following last month’s shooting in Parkland, Florida, a renewed sense of caution is present in the district. On February 27, Dr. Ralston sent a message to parents restating Avonworth’s commitment to safety. Within the message, he also addressed the district’s position on the March 14th walkout. Ralston stated “it is important that we recognize that…
Initial Reaction to March 14th Walk Out A Mix of Opinions
On February 14th at Parkland high school, 17 students were tragically killed and a community was left in shambles. This event reignited the debate over school safety, firearm rights, and mental health. It also sparked the upcoming March 14th walkout, which is planned to occur at thousands of schools across the country including here at…