As another year begins, the Avonworth student body eagerly awaits October 8th for Homecoming 2016! Happening at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from 7-10 pm, this yearly event is a staple of the Avonworth High School experience. As with last year, in addition to the venue, Homecoming will host a returning DJ to light…
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Ask the Grass Cutter 12’s: An Advice Column
Jagmeet Singh is the proud champion of the Grass Cutter 12’s, a pair of athletic shoes forged 3000 years ago on the planet of Malkior 7 by the ancient Malkior blood tribes using their secret blood rituals. Jagmeet claims they are “nigh indestructible and “they can also control the fabric of the universe itself.” Jagmeet…
That Hat Is A Legend: Iconic Clothing Around AHS
The Avonworth chorus hallway, a place that’s typically relatively quiet and calm, was flooded with shouts as Senior Alex “Skippy” Domencic chased a pair of girls down the hallway in pursuit of his stolen hat. “That hat is a legend,” Domencic managed to say when he slowed to a stop. The group was in chorus…
Pirates Disappointing But Not Worth Jumping Ship
As the Pirates 2016 season is winding down, finishing over .500 isn’t likely, which for me at least is a disappointment. Even though they made the playoffs and had strong regular season records the past 3 years, they went into this season with another legitimate shot to make the playoffs. With the pitching rotation and batting…
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…
Hands-On Practice For Environmental Studies Class On Campus
Photos and Reporting by Caitlin Bellotti and Olivia Lejonthun As the summer months go by, not a single student walks through, stares at, or spends any time with the courtyard in the high school. So how does it go from overgrown to tidy at the start of the school year? The upgrades come through Mr….
Comments and Corrections – 4th Issue of Avonews
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2016 Awards Assembly Coverage – By Anna Wagner, Isabel Thompson, and Jessica Peters
A noticeable theme throughout this year’s awards assembly was the success students in the high school are having while the school grows in size. At key times through the two hour long assembly, guest presenters commented about the challenges in selecting award winners because of the depth of qualified applicants. Below is a list of…
The Kennywood Adventure – Alexey Stern Reports on the Kennywood Field Trip
As all the Physics kids crowded into the buses after first period on that cloudy Wednesday morning, May 18th, the excitement in the air was palpable. As we journeyed to Kennywood I would hear different groups discuss strategy for how they would tackle their assignments. Some would gung-ho the assignment, tackling it all at once…
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…