In a surprising turn of news, on November 16, 2016, Principal Emily Clare announced to the staff of Avonworth that she will be resigning this coming winter break. After recently accepting the job position as High School/Curriculum Director at West Middlesex School District, she promises to help with the transition of the new coming principal….
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Veterans Day Celebrated With Speech and Quotes
At the end of today’s announcements, Vice Principal Dwulit, an Army Veteran herself, read the following speech: Good morning, Avonworth, this is Mrs. Dwulit and I just wanted to take a moment to recognize the significance of today. On November 11th our nation celebrates Veterans Day…it is not a somber day or one to hang our…
New Signs Posted Outside High School
Recently, the Ohio Township Fire Marshall visited the school and explained that Avonworth HS/MS was out of compliance with our local Fire Lane laws. Usually, cars are parked in the lane outside the High School entrance, and this makes it impossible for fire trucks to respond quickly should there ever be an incident at the…
Close to 50 Seniors and Juniors attend Penn State University College Visit On Campus
Most adults today think that millennials are all about tech, but when it comes to their future after high school, they want to find out more about it face to face. “I think it is better to hear directly from someone that’s from that college and knows about it” said Dakota Fritts, one of almost…
Comments and Corrections – 4th Issue of Avonews
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Twelve Athletes Take Home a Total of 49 Medals
The joint Avonworth-Northgate track team competed in the PIAA State Championship Meet over Memorial Day weekend. Every runner that competed left the meet with at least one Top Eight medal, a huge accomplishment for the athletes as individuals and a testament to the strength of the track program. The Girls’ team placed second overall at…
“Into the Woods” Cast Performs at Gene Kelly Awards
The cast of ‘Into the Woods’ was nominated for a grand total of nine awards. The awards focused largely on the collective cast, rather than individuals such as the lead roles. While ‘Into the Woods’ did not take home any awards, many of the cast members enjoyed having the opportunity to perform and simply be…
Surprise Ice Results in Delayed Teachers and Unscheduled Study Hall
A surprise blast of winter weather delayed at least ten teachers on their way to school the morning of Tuesday, April 5th. Temperatures dropped into the low twenties overnight, and people woke up to a significant amount of snow on the ground. The resulting iciness caused numerous accidents and delays on major roadways. All students were…
Blood Drive Helpful But Short of Goals
Most students view the blood drive as an opportunity to get out of class. Whether it’s that AP Calc test or notes you don’t want to sit through, the blood drive will help you get out of class…if that is your goal. You might have a different goal when you keep in mind just how…
Avonews Staff Sports Two State Champions at PSPA Competition
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…