On Friday Dec 4th, administration released an e-mail stating that students will now be officially closed through the end of 2020. Since COVID spreading is still substantial, AHS will now officially be learning remotely through the rest of 2020. “The decision regarding our educational model is made by utilizing the Pennsylvania Department of Health COVID-19…
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After School Steelers Game?
Instead of homework, job, practice, or chores, Steelers fans get to finish the school day and watch a live game against a COVID-reduced version of the third place Baltimore Ravens. Like seemingly everything else in 2020, these Ravens are anything but their normal selves. Many have dubbed this game “Steelers vs Ravens JV,” and while…
Avonworth Golf Team 2020 Wrap Up
In October, the team made it to the WPIALS AA team playoffs and finished 5th out of ten teams at Duck Hollow Golf Course. They were one of the three teams to move to the WPIAL finals. Avonworth placed 10th with 77 points at Boys AA State Golf Championship. Congratulations to Kai Carlson for becoming…
Football 2020 Wrap Up
There were so many unusual sights for the Lopes football team in 2020. All of them are worth reflecting on to see both the success and disappointment players, families, and community members felt while rooting for the defending section champs in 2020. This 2020 football season was harder for the Lopes than last. Last football…
Try A Better Breakfast If You Can For Your Virtual School Days
What does breakfast look like now that we have all online classes versus when we were hybrid? For some, nothing has changed. They eat the same things before virtual class as they did before in-person school: a quick slice of toast, a bowl of cereal, or even nothing. A better breakfast simply isn’t worth…
Stream A Christmas Carol, the Fall Play
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. Since you didn’t…
Girls Soccer Reaches WPIAL Championship – 2020 Season Recap
The girls soccer team won 15 games, lost 1, and tied 1. They did amazing this year and they made it to the WPIAL playoffs. They won The Semi-Finals 3-0. They also ranked #3 in the state Although they lost the finals to North Catholic, they had a historic run that starts the 2020’s with…
Down Seasons for Penn State and Pitt Football
In previous years Penn State football has been considered a powerhouse team. They have definitely been better than their in-state rivals the Pitt Panthers, but this year things have changed. Penn State football has known for crushing teams and almost always winning. This year that’s not the case, things have been different this year. Last…
The Fall Play During The Pandemic
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. An audience could…
Friendship In the COVID Era: How AHS Students Are Staying In Touch During Virtual Schooling
With Covid-19 cases on the rise once again, many schools across the country have shut their doors for the coming weeks- Avonworth included. Students have expressed that they feel increasingly isolated from their friends, overwhelmed by virtual classes, and unsure about staying safe in the face of the pandemic. “With school it’s harder to get…