In previous years Penn State football has been considered a powerhouse team. They have definitely been better than their in-state rivals the Pitt Panthers, but this year things have changed. Penn State football has known for crushing teams and almost always winning. This year that’s not the case, things have been different this year. Last…
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The Fall Play During The Pandemic
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. An audience could…
Friendship In the COVID Era: How AHS Students Are Staying In Touch During Virtual Schooling
With Covid-19 cases on the rise once again, many schools across the country have shut their doors for the coming weeks- Avonworth included. Students have expressed that they feel increasingly isolated from their friends, overwhelmed by virtual classes, and unsure about staying safe in the face of the pandemic. “With school it’s harder to get…
Rising COVID Cases Forces Many Families To Change Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time that you spend with your family, hanging out with your favorite cousins, but this year your plans have most likely changed. Due to the rapidly rising rate of COVID transmission in Allegheny County, as well as across the state and many parts of the nation, many families are…
COVID Restrictions Impact Winter Sports
As of Wednesday, November 11th, winter sports have been on a hard pause. No events have been held on campus. Monday evening, November 23rd will be the next decision about the future of winter sports for Lopes athletes. The board will review COVID numbers to discuss if events should remain on pause or not. IMG_1300…
Boys Soccer Season 2020 Wrap Up
The Avonworth Boys Soccer team began the season with a rough start, but was able to pull together impressive games for an overall 2-2 game record. The season began with a game against Steel Valley, who Avonworth ultimately lost with a score of 3 – 2. The team faced a difficult start, but began to…
2020 Cross Country Roundup
The Avonworth boys’ and girls’ cross country teams fought hard this season. They started out strong, with both teams defeating Aquinas Academy, Sewickley Academy, and Penn Hills in September. The girls completed the regular season with a section record of 4 wins and 4 losses. The boys ended the season by crushing Quaker Valley and…
Close to 50/50 split in 2020 Presidental Poll Reflects Tensions Around Election Day
Expectations from the J1 class were that drama would be noticeable around campus on Tuesday, Nov 3rd. Maybe a few Trump supporters would be loud and proud with Trump Pence t-shirts or a MAGA hat? Maybe a few Biden supporters would be more subtle, no particular shirts and hats for Biden but instead “Black Lives…
Fall Play Continues (Safely) in a Pandemic
Covid-19 has completely changed the lives of students across the world– virtual classes, masks in school, and social distancing are now the norm. But, despite all the change, some things stay the same, such as the production of the annual Fall Play! Restrictions put in place across the country have made it impossible to host…
Two Additional COVID Cases Cause AHS To Go Virtual on Tuesday, Oct 27th
Waiting at the bus stop at 6:45 AM was sophomore Kayla Turcsanyi, who is in the Avonworth Virtual Academy this fall but attends live classes in Sports Medicine at Beattie. “I got an email…saying that Beattie students should not report to Beattie, but I was already at the bus stop for 5-10 minutes before that.”…