After seeing Avonworth High School’s “The Curious Savage” three separate times I can surely say that as a performer myself, I am extremely impressed with the hard work, dedication, and talent my peers have presented us with this year. At the start of the performance, we are introduced to a display of mentally ill, committed…
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Editorial: Construction at AHS Not Student-Centered
Schools are supposed to be places of learning, so when my attempts to understand the Ideal Gas Law in AP Chemistry are interrupted by jackhammers, I cannot help but wonder who exactly thought that students could learn through such disruptions. Though the construction project has just begun, it has already proven itself to be lacking. …
AHS Continues Recognizing Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Every third Thursday of November marks Children’s Grief Awareness, a day to recognize children suffering the loss of a loved one. Many people underestimate how hard it is on a child to lose someone, and how much support they need. This event takes place to help teach the community about grieving children. It helps give…
Gaming: Super Smash Bros: The History of an Underground ESport
In a time where video games are played competitively for money, a time where companies will hold massive tournaments for games like Valorant, Overwatch, Street Fighter, and League of Legends, it seems that a game that could’ve been one of the leading ESports in the community is constantly screwed over by it’s parent company. I…
What is AHS Thankful For – 2023 Edition
Heading into Thanksgiving break, Journalism 1 students headed out into the under-construction hallways to ask students about what they are thankful for in 2023. Here are a few responses:
Pittsburgh Sports Update
Currently, the 3 of the 4 Pittsburgh sports teams that are currently playing are off to a hot start. First off, the Pittsburgh Steelers currently are posting a 6-3 record and are 2nd in the AFC North. Many students were spotted wearing Steelers gear including freshman Ian Fashian. Next, despite having high expectations for…
Seniors Hoping Lacrosse Will Start At AHS In Near Future
The Avonworth Lacrosse Club held their first meeting on Thursday, November 2nd Many students at Avonworth have never played Lacrosse, and know very little about the sport, considering the school has never had a team. This could be a new and exciting time for students who have been wanting to play Lacrosse and have been…
Girls Soccer 3rd Round WPIAL Playoffs
Avonworth Girls Soccer has been having a great season with a record of 17-2-1. They are section champs going for the WPIAL title this year. They are about to play a game against South Park on Halloween, October 31, to see who gets to go to the Highmark Stadium for the WPIAL championship. The game…
New Company Takes Over Grad Robes, Class Rings, and Yearbook In 2023
Even though the year has felt like it has just begun we are already in the second grading period. Graduation will be here sooner than we know it. High school graduation is a big deal for any senior and shows the accomplishment that you’ve been working on since you were about 5-6 years old. A…
“Curious Savage” Runs Two Casts for 2023 Fall Play
As the 2023 AHS fall plays season ends with their upcoming show “The Curious Savage”, Frau has posted new information regarding this year’s potential musical. With Thanksgiving break in between, the posted audition date is December 1st and the expected call-back date is the following day, December 2nd. All that is needed to audition is…