Senior Ryan Johnston and Junior David Clark won first place prizes for Editorial Writing and Editorial Cartooning, accordingly, at the Pennsylvania School Press Association Competition on Friday, March 6th. They arrived at 9 a.m. to a light breakfast, followed by a welcoming from 10-10:30 a.m. from PSPA members and the Dean of the College of…
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Crazy-D “Straight Outta Emsworth.”
Crazy-D has decided he is – most likely – going to take his talents to Geneva College or Point Park this upcoming fall 2015 semester for his freshman year in college. He will study communications and run cross country and track. With so much that is going to change for him in the future, will…
Crazy-D: Hottest Mixtape of 2015
Who is dropping the hardest mixtape of 2015? Is it Bobby Shmurda? Is it Lil B? Or maybe even Riff Raff? No, Andrew Domencic, better known by his street name Crazy-D, is on his way to dropping “Euphoria and Horror Stories.” Crazy-D is looking to close out his high school career in style. A much…
Shut It Down: The Plant that is Making You Sick – editorial by Ethan Woodfill
Take in a deep breath. Do you know what you’re breathing in? Whereas smoking is a choice, chances are, if you live in or around Pittsburgh, you’re breathing in a whole lot of cancer, heart problem, and asthma- causing particles, all of which you have had no say of breathing in. I hate to break…
Matthew Lewis Interviews Mrs. Clare
In this interview, Matthew Lewis talks with Avonworth’s new Vice Principal Mrs. Clare.
#600 cupcakes: One Special Birthday Celebration – story by Grace Joyce, Grace Tjelmeland, and Ethan Woodfill
Friday morning, December 12th began with the sugar rush for many students here at Avonworth. Abby Ifft’s mom baked 600 cupcakes because it was Abby’s birthday and the whole school was treated to a surprise celebration. Regular morning announcements ended with an announcement about cupcakes in the guidance office.The cupcakes were free to take, a variety…
Being Anne: Angelica Tozzi on playing the iconic role of Anne Frank in the Fall Play
In the middle of the five performances Junior Angelica Tozzi is leading as Anne Frank, here are some of her thoughts on playing a role so many students are familiar with from the memoir Frank wrote. “Auditions are always nerve wracking,” said Tozzi about trying out for the role, “you want to present yourself in…
Getting Ready for Heinz
Tomorrow morning, The Avonworth Antelopes will be playing at Heinz Field to compete against the Clairton Bears for a WPIAL title. The last time was the ‘Lopes played in this game was in 1959 where the game resulted in a tie. Avonworth has overcome a great amount of Adversity this year, but their biggest challenge…
Mr. Guess Interviewed by Matthew Lewis
In the following interview, sophomore Matthew Lewis talks to band director Mr. William Guess about childhood memories, musical talents, and aspirations as a teacher.
Do Something About… – By Kiara Devese and Ethan Woodfill
On Saturday, September 27th, The Awesome Do Something Club raised nearly $400 at the annual Ben Avon Fall Festival. They brought in $300 for the Live Like Lou [Gherig] Foundation and $80 for the WPA Humane Society. Behind the brains of this operation were the creative minds of the Do Something Club. They came up…