The world is evolving in 2025, and the way we work is evolving with it. For example, the introduction of remote work since the pandemic has, for many, allowed flexibility in location and scheduling that had previously never been possible. In this way, among others, people now have the option to intertwine their personal life…
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Your Thoughts Here – Senior Edition and Anything Else from Avonews 2024-2025
Copies of the Senior Edition were distributed during LEAD on Tuesday, June 10th by the new editorial staff for The Avonews. Caroline Boothby, co-editor in chief for 25-26, lead the way through the remaining LEAD sections across the school. Seniors graduated last Friday, and with the last summer of campus construction pushing the start of…
DeRude of “Sandstorm” Is Interviewed by Journalism 2
A Sandstorm swept over AHS on Monday, May 19th at 2:15 PM EST…Legendary DJ DeRude joined the Journalism class through Zoom from Charleston, South Carolina, where he was staying before his next show on his 25storm world tour. Students from Mr. Tuffiash’s Journalism 2 class, LEAD section, and any others interested in talking with the…
Jenna Raine Interview Transcript
This past May, the Avonworth Journalism 2 class had the opportunity to interview rising musical artist Jenna Raine, alongside students from schools across the East Coast. Raine discussed her musical style, how her career has evolved, her songwriting process, and more. Here are the highlights from the questions Avonworth students were able to ask: Avonworth (Brune…
Seniors Recognized at Duquesne University for Award Winning Essays on AI
Seniors Brandon Smidl, Lucy Studebaker, Lexi Mannion, and Sydney Savatt (pictured below, left to right) enjoyed a special lunch, private tour, and small awards ceremony at Duquesne University on Friday, April 25th, to recognize their winning submissions in the inaugural Youth Ethicist Essay Competition. Sponsored by the Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics at Duquesne,…
Avonews Sends 5 To PSPA State Finals At Penn State
Editor in Chief Emma Noss returned to Penn State Main Campus to compete in the PSPA State Journalism Championship on Tuesday, April 1st, two years after she joined another Avonews EIC Zion Shenck at the same event. But in 2025, Emma brought the second largest field of Avonews staff along with her to aim for…
Hockey Wins First Penguins Cup In School History
March 17, 2025, will forever be remembered in Avonworth sports history. On Monday night, the Avonworth hockey team captured its first-ever Penguins Cup championship, marking a milestone moment for the program. The game was nothing short of sensational, highlighted by an incredible performance from Austin Dzadovsky, who etched his name into the record books. Scoring…
TicketMaster Faces Backlash for Presale Fails
If you were timing your chance for tickets at PPG for Sabrina Carpenter’s show on March 4th, you ran into the same problems once again. Comparable to the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster crash in 2022, fans eagerly awaited their presale code to hopefully purchase a Short and Sweet tour ticket, yet to find that the sight…
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across the World
The celebration of Ireland and the country’s culture is broadly celebrated amongst different cultures around the world in diverse ways. Ireland’s holiday originated from Saint Patrick (who isn’t truly Irish) in the 4th century and was captured in Ireland, being enslaved in his youth. When he had escaped, he fled to Europe to learn Christianity….
J2 Students Interview Disney Star Freya Skye
On Friday, February 7th, Senior Sadie Walsh, junior Brune Jimenez-Corsetti, sophomore Sally Nalevanko, and Mr. Tuffiash gathered in one of the main high school office conference rooms to Zoom with Freya Skye, coordinated by Hollywood Records through Teresa Ensenat, the CEO of Moxie, an organization that works to connect schools with artists. At only 15…