Avonworth’s student body had some interesting thoughts on the Steelers week one performance vs. the Patriots, giving thoughts on what they believe it shows about the rest of the season. They also gave insight on what they believe the effects will be concerning the losses of key players, and how the current roster will compare…
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Third Democratic Debate Leaves Students Frustrated
“I am Asian, so I know a lot of doctors.” , was a standout soundbite by Andrew Yang, one of ten candidates during last night’s third Democrat debate. Here are a few perspectives offered to Payton Bauer and me as we roamed the hallways during MOD H on a Friday seeking viewpoints: “I thought a…
Students With International Backgrounds Experience 9/11 Observances At AHS
Most of the young people who placed small American flags alongside Josephs Lane on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 were part of the first classes of AHS students not alive the day of the attacks on American soil during September 2001. Junior Sarah Fuller shared a viewpoint reflective of many throughout the school, “I feel very…
SKAM: The Teenage-Drama That Will Have You Head Over Heels
“Minute by Minute” might be the three best words to explain why you should be watching SKAM if you’re not already. These words are at the heart of a core, revolutionary, and romantic relationship between Isak and Even in this Norwegian show: SKAM (Norwegian for ‘Shame’). SKAM aired season one in September of 2015 on…
Juniors Earn Renewable Scholarship Through Hiram College Essay Contest
7 students from the graduating class of 2020 earned a renewable 1,000 yearly scholarship to Hiram College if they enroll after placing as finalists, honorable mentions, and third place winners in an nonfiction essay contest run through the Honors and AP English Language classes taught by Mr. Tuffiash. Front Cover of the Contest Public Reading…
Band Carries on Superior Rating in 2019 Adjudication
Last year the Avonworth High School Concert Band went to their first-ever adjudication where they were judged on two of their pieces for the year and one sight read song. They came home at the end of the day with a “Superior” rating from all four of the judges. This year they did it again….
Baseball 2018-19 Wrapup: Building off of a championship or bust season
The baseball team came into the season with the ranking of number two. With high expectations coming in, it was championship or bust for the team. They finished the year with a 16-5 record. ,seeded seventh going into the WPIAl playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs they rolled Brownsville 17-2, which was a…
Avonworth Softball Team Makes School History
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…
2019 Track Season Recap
As the school year is coming to a close, so are the Antelope’s Spring Sports seasons. With the help from much more cooperative weather than past years, our outdoor sports teams represented Avonworth with all of their successes. With more than 80 student-athletes competing during the regular season, this year’s Avonworth/Northgate Track & Field program…
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…