Here it is: Volume 81, Edition 1 If you would like to submit photos, be a reporter, contribute movie or music or media reviews, submit editorials, or any other part of the Avonews that interests you, please see Matthew or Laurel Purcell, this year’s co editor-in-chief.
Category: Featured
Veterans Day 2022
At the start of Mod B, Principal Dwuilt addressed the high school in observance of Veterans Day. Here is a transcript of Dwulit’s statement, who served as a parachute jumper in Iraq and Saudi Arabia prior to her career in education: “Good morning, Lopes. I appreciate a few minutes of your time for recognition of…
Good DJ Set, Not So Good Space For Dancing – Homecoming Weekend 2022
The following opinions are a collection of observations from the Mod H Journalism class What was good Mara Stetser, freshman: “The dance was chill and the music was good.” “Everyone seemed to be having fun. I thought that the cheerleaders dance at the pep rally was cool. “ Tyler Hanny, Freshman: “the DJ {Pittsburgh…
Homecoming 2022- What You Need To Know
During LEAD, teachers were asked to present a 10 minute video from Principal Dwulit highlighting details as well as pictures of the Convention Center where the Homecoming Dance will be held. Here are screenshots of the most important information.
Homecoming Spirit Week 2022 – Pink Out Day
Spirit Week continued on Tuesday, October 18th, with a pink out theme recognizing both the girls volleyball team and the Side-Out Foundation’s work to support research and treatment for breast cancer. Girls Volleyball started the month having a home match against North Catholic with fundraisers for research and treatments. Please see the coverage…
Homecoming 2022 Spirit Week – The PJ Day edition
On trend for October 2022’s spirit week kickoff theme of PJ day were plaid flannel pajama pants. For some students, the old comfy standby was the best option to wear to school instead the actual worn out shorts or t-shirt. For others, the theme was literal and they just came to school in their PJ’s….
STEM Chemistry, Forensics Science To Have New Teacher in October
After weeks of trying to find a new replacement for Mrs. Tracy’s absence, a new teacher has finally been found. Starting on October 10 Mrs. Bacon has been hired to fill her absence. Mrs. Tracy who used to teach STEM chemistry and forensics science has been gone since the first day. After returning for one…
Homecoming Hallway Decorating Returns
This year Principal Dwuilt has decided to bring back the hallway decorating competition between each grade level, adding curiosity and fun for many students. Hallway decorations started in 2019-2020, so only this year’s seniors have ever been in the school to experience the changes. Students voted by theme through a Google Form per class, developed…
Nintendo Direct Reveals Two Huge Games, Pikmin 4 and BOTW sequel
On September 13th, Nintendo had a 40-minute-long presentation illustrating what new games are coming soon to the Nintendo Switch. Two of them stood out as some of the most groundbreaking and influential games of the future. Let’s talk about the one that was least expected. Pikmin is a real-time strategy and puzzle game, based around…
Niomi’s Notes, Final Edition – Transcript of Niomi’s Speech of Distinction, Class of 2022 Graduation
Editor’s Note: This is a transcript of Niomi’s speech she delivered during graduation, the evening of June 3rd, 2022, at Lenzer Field. Thank you Mrs. Dwulit…. Good evening families and friends, Every single one of us in the class of 2022 has made mistakes. Even if we’re not sure we actually learned from them,…