Poor Defensive EffortsAgain, harping on the same thing as last week. The defense has got to step up and play better. The highest paid defense in the NFL, giving up back-to-back 30-point weeks to the Jets and Seahawks, is just purely unacceptable. T.J. Watt who got paid some big money this offseason was very quiet…
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Homecoming 2025 Comes Early – And With Mixed Emotions
Homecoming season has officially arrived at Avonworth High School—but not without a twist. In a break from tradition, this year’s dance is scheduled for September 20th, just four weeks into the school year. That’s a full month earlier than usual, and it’s thrown the student body into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and—yes—some excitement. In…
1000 Flags to Remember In September: 2025 National Day of Remembrance
AHS students were welcomed outside the front entrance during their LEAD section on Thursday, September 11th to place one of two smaller sized American Flags around the front of the high school. The weather in 2025 was extremely similar to the bright sunshine and warm, comfortable temperature that remains part of the memories for staff…
Luke’s Steelers Takeaways – Week 1 Vs NYJets
Prime Aaron Rodgers? Aaron Rodgers on Sunday looked like his vintage self vs the New York Jets, throwing for 244 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. While a stat line doesn’t show pictures or videos, Rodgers looked very comfortable in Arthur Smith’s offense. Rodgers was very happy to beat the team who he was with…
Gas Leak Leads to September Early Dismissal
A low level gas leak from a newly installed stove at the FCS room led to OT Fire Company, People’s Gas, and the administration choosing to send students home on Friday, September 5th. “I was really excited, but I found it annoying that we had to wait for so long for them to make a…
Guest Editorial: What’s The Best Work/Life Balance by Liam Duvall
The world is evolving in 2025, and the way we work is evolving with it. For example, the introduction of remote work since the pandemic has, for many, allowed flexibility in location and scheduling that had previously never been possible. In this way, among others, people now have the option to intertwine their personal life…
Your Thoughts Here – Senior Edition and Anything Else from Avonews 2024-2025
Copies of the Senior Edition were distributed during LEAD on Tuesday, June 10th by the new editorial staff for The Avonews. Caroline Boothby, co-editor in chief for 25-26, lead the way through the remaining LEAD sections across the school. Seniors graduated last Friday, and with the last summer of campus construction pushing the start of…
Baseball Update 2025
Boys baseball finished with a tough 1 run loss to Quaker Valley, leaving the class of 2026 with a focus on a third straight trip into playoffs next season. 18-4 and a section win are the lasting highlights for the Lopes – coverage of the game from the Trib’s Don Rebel: https://tribhssn.triblive.com/in-a-tale-of-2-wild-pitches-quaker-valley-upends-avonworth-in-3a-quarterfinals/
Track 2025 Final Update
This track season saw many records broken and athletes highly motivated to consistently pursue the highest rankings. It was a year rich in unexpected developments and strong emotions. The coach proudly shared the accomplishments of his students on a Facebook post : With track & field only having 2 classifications in PA, our Avonworth/Northgate co-op…
AHS Drama wins 3 Kelly Awards
Avonworth’s musical production of “Sweeney Todd” was nominated for 12 Gene Kelly Awards. The Gene Kelly Awards are a Pittsburgh-based musical award system named after the famous actor and dancer Gene Kelly. At the Gene Kellys, Avonworth brought 3 awards home. Harmony Karwoski – Outstanding Supporting Actress: An award given to the best supporting/non-main lead…