Midshipman Nathaniel Walko, US Merchant Marine Academy, returned to his alma mater on Tuesday, November 1st to speak to the 9th Grade Seminar Class 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th in Mr. Pastore’s room before finishing the day in the collaboration center. Walko provided insight into what his life is like at the Academy…
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iBoss Halloween Costume Slightly Triggers Students
As an Avonworth student, one experiences the struggle of the online iBoss blocking system on a daily basis. It can strike while innocently researching a project or watching Netflix on school grounds, and has become so iconic that it was English teacher Mr. Tuffiash’s Halloween costume this year, constructed from two poster boards and some…
New 9th Grade Academy Returns To Camp Guyasuta
When you walk into a camp full of people jumping off poles and flying through the air, you’re going to wonder where you are. September 22nd, 2017, this was the scene for the freshmen academy at Camp Guyasuta. Many 9th graders were a mix of concerned or even a little fearful as the day started….
AHS Reflects on September 11th Attacks
Monday, September 11th, 2017 marked the 16th anniversary of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., as well as the fatal crash of Flight 93 in rural Western PA. In the morning, students first caught glimpse of flags flying at half – staff. Seniors discussed and read about the events in Social Studies…
Avonews Sports Writer Finishes 2nd at Statewide Journalism Competition
At Penn State’s Main Campus towards the end of March, a group of about 100 high school students recognized as the top student journalists by Pennsylvania School Press Association represented six different regions across PA for a one-day competition. One of those students, competing as a newspaper sports writer, was Avonworth’s own JJ Igims. His road started…
Holocaust Survivor Tells New Generation Her Story
Returning after almost ten years since her last visit, Marion Lazan, who survived over a year in the Bergen Belsen concentration camp during World War 2, spoke to a filled auditorium of attentive students from 8th through 12th grade about her story of survival. The hour long assembly remained captivating for the large majority…
WATER We Doing W/ This New Fountain?
A product that has been advertised for the past few weeks and shown across several posters spread among the school, the new water bottle fountain has recently been installed on January 17th, 2017. “I went to a sustainability workshop and started teaching my class about it,” says Elaine Tierney, the school staff member who lead the…
2016 Children’s Hospital Auction Adds New Participants and Destinations Around The School
The 2016 Avonworth High School Auction was defined by new visitors, returning alumni, and additional destinations all working together to support Student Council’s 29th auction at the high school. With showcase appearances by Pittsburgh Dad and the Nakama food truck, the auction remained a vital way to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Free Care…
Lucia, or December 13th, the days when all Swedes put on a nightgown to sing
The following is a contribution from EF Exchange student Olivia Lejonthun, who is visiting from Sweden to study at Avonworth. Whether you like it or not, if you’re in Sweden on the 13th of December, there is a 100% certainty that you’re going to find yourself in a dark room watching a group of people holding…
Principal Clare to Move Schools in January
In a surprising turn of news, on November 16, 2016, Principal Emily Clare announced to the staff of Avonworth that she will be resigning this coming winter break. After recently accepting the job position as High School/Curriculum Director at West Middlesex School District, she promises to help with the transition of the new coming principal….