November 20th saw Avonworth’s Children’s Grief Awareness event move inside for the first time. Although there has typically been an outdoor walk and some activities at the track, the activities moved inside this year. Nate Kline, a senior and co-chair of Children’s Grief Awareness at Avonworth, explained that “In the previous years it has been…
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Avonworth Volleyball Defies All Odds and Wins the State Championship
From the 11th seed in section playoffs to #1 in the state, the 2025 Avonworth Volleyball team had a truly historic run to end their season. Even in an era where playoff wins and competing for section championships feels like the expectation for Avonworth sports, making the leap to winning a state championship is incredibly…
Homecoming 2025 Comes Early – And With Mixed Emotions
Homecoming season has officially arrived at Avonworth High School—but not without a twist. In a break from tradition, this year’s dance is scheduled for September 20th, just four weeks into the school year. That’s a full month earlier than usual, and it’s thrown the student body into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and—yes—some excitement. In…
1000 Flags to Remember In September: 2025 National Day of Remembrance
AHS students were welcomed outside the front entrance during their LEAD section on Thursday, September 11th to place one of two smaller sized American Flags around the front of the high school. The weather in 2025 was extremely similar to the bright sunshine and warm, comfortable temperature that remains part of the memories for staff…
Gas Leak Leads to September Early Dismissal
A low level gas leak from a newly installed stove at the FCS room led to OT Fire Company, People’s Gas, and the administration choosing to send students home on Friday, September 5th. “I was really excited, but I found it annoying that we had to wait for so long for them to make a…
Guest Editorial: What’s The Best Work/Life Balance by Liam Duvall
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…
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,…