The girls’ softball team has had a very successful streak for the past few years with making it to both the WPIAL and the PIAA playoffs. Their 2018-19 season will be one that goes down in Avonworth history as a first. The girls ended their season with a conference record of 14-1, which landed them…
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jk_elm Beat: Day 2
Today I was not expecting to write a beat on Josh because he was supposed to have an early dismal at 12:15, but thankfully his ride fell through so I got to follow him around for another day. Josh ended up coming to journalism 2 because he was unable to go to the softball…
jk_elm Beat: Day 1
“Oh hit” the notorious Avonworth football player, Joshua Kendall Elm, says as he walks the halls. Today #54 is sporting a Princeton fit as he makes his normal routes through the halls. Josh estimates that about 90% of his wardrobe is made up of college clothing, much of which comes from recruiting gifts, so he…
Annoying Airdrops and Stolen Situations – The Troubles of Phone Life in 2019 Across AHS
Phone tomfoolery is a very common thing among high schoolers today, and the students at Avonworth are no exception. Many students here experience this 2010’s aggravation of feeling like you need your cell phone, but sometimes wishing you didn’t have it, almost every day, if not multiple times a day. From annoying airdrops to the…
Galleries Hallway Gets New Faces
Getting ready for the Art Show on Tuesday, April 24th, iconic faces from throughout the ages were hung along the hallway once used by a student Warhol Galleries group to display pop divas. Here are the new icons along the hallway: Frida Kahlo, Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, Stephen Hawking, Marie Curie, Keith Haring, Mahatma Gandhi,…
Lopes Baseball Adds New Banners Around Ballpark
If you visit the baseball field this year, some sights are the same but you’ll also find a few new visuals. The boosters added a personalized touch by providing team banners, ones somewhat similar to what you’ll find for your other team sports.
Issue 3 Volume 77 Out Now
If you have thoughts, perspectives, or ideas about what the staff should cover for the final issue this year, please let us know. Also, look for a survey later today about The Avonews, both here and in your gmail account. One lucky survey participant will get a free drink from The Lopes Lounge.
Heinz Field Location Brings Higher Prom Ticket Prices
“I could buy two Jeffree Star palettes for that price!” exclaimed junior Toni Keller in response to hearing that a ticket to prom is $70 for anyone who is not a senior. She is not the only one who is outraged. Many people, especially juniors, are wondering why the tickets are so expensive, especially in…
Girls and Boys Basketball Season Recap
Overall both the girls and boys basketball teams had yet another positive season which allowed both teams to the WPIAL playoffs yet again. The girls’ overall record was 18-8 while their conference record was an impressive 11-3 which landed them into the number two spot of their 3A section. The boys also had a remarkable…
Avonworth Alumni Brant McAdams on Ashland University Fornite Esports Team
Brant McAdams, Avonworth alumni class of 2018, is currently a Freshman at Ashland University where he is a member of the Fornite Esports team. Ashland University is the first in the nation to offer scholarships for the popular video game Fortnite. They made many headlines in spring of 2018 when they first came out…