February is Black History Month, a month-long celebration of Black people’s achievements in American history. Several students worked to make the celebration visible throughout the school. SHOUT club read facts over the announcements, and senior Brayden Wisniewski created posters with Mrs. Hickman. SHOUT, a social justice club, chose several black inventors to highlight for their…
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Some Students and Staff Stand With Ukraine On 1 Year Anniversary Of War With Russia
It’s been over a year. The war in between Russia and Ukraine is still going on. I interviewed the choir teacher, Ms. Martin, and this is what she had to say when I asked “What do you think about the war in Ukraine” “I think it is devastating. There are so many highly populated towns…
The Best Gas Station Might Not Be Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz and Wawa have been competing with each-other for years on end on who is the better gas station, but the situation is to divided to tell which one is better. So which one is better you ask yourself? Well actually, its neither; Its Buc-ee’s. Sheetz and Wawa are fan favorites all across PA and…
Hallmark Holiday or Honest Happiness – Opinions on Valentine’s Day
Avonews Online staff asked teachers and staff on Valentine’s Day about the holiday itself. Here’s a few opinions… Mr. Steiner, substitute teacher, former English Teacher at AHS 1970’s to 2000:“Valentine’s Day is about love, not physical, but emotional love to everyone… It’s about making everyone feel special by doing something to let them know you…
Sophomore Class Cookie Fundraiser 2023: Surprise Success
Valentine’s Day at AHS seemed to be nothing more than a typical school day in 2023. Some students sported red and pink outfits or brought in candy and cookies, but otherwise, all classes ran as usual. Despite the normalcy, the annual sophomore class cookie fundraiser was a huge success, raising about 1,100 dollars. They sold…
Red Cross Club Totes for Hope Fundraiser
Avonworth’s Red Cross Club is sponsoring a Totes for Hope donation drive through the end of February. Totes for Hope is a Red Cross project that collects personal care items for veterans in need. They package the items into kits and distribute them to homeless and at-risk veterans in Pennsylvania. The Red Cross Club, newly…
Update: 2023 Book Releases I’m Looking Forward To
2022 was a big year for me and young adult fiction, marking many lovely book-to-screen adaptations and the release of several highly enjoyable books. And somehow, 2023 holds even more in store for my reading pleasure! Here are four of my most anticipated releases for the upcoming year, along with some updated thoughts since 2023…
The First Day of the 22-23 Second Semester: An Odd Juxtaposition of Emotions
For many students, the start of the second semester means a switch in their daily schedule. It means changing lunch times, finally getting that open mod, or changing out gym for psychology. It means learning to navigate through the hallways to get to the class on the other side of the building, or getting used…
Chinese Club Students Celebrate At Pitt and Feast at Hokkaido To Start Year Of The Rabbit
Over 60 students enrolled in Chinese classes at Avonworth visited Pitt’s Hillman Library and nearby Hokkaido Buffet to celebrate Chinese New Year on Thursday, January 19th. Chinese Teacher Ms. Li sent the following information to staff on Friday, January 20th: This Sunday, 1/22, will be the Chinese New Year. Based on Chinese culture, the year…
Key Club Hopes To Provide Smiles For Hospitalized Children
The Key Club is sponsoring a class change challenge in order to raise money for Caitlin’s Smiles. Caitlin’s Smiles is a Harrisburg-based charity that distributes arts and crafts materials to children in medical facilities. Key Club treasurer Airah Shafiq says that Key Club chose to donate to Caitlin’s Smiles because they have been “trying to…