One more change in this year of many changes at AHS are the signs and seating in the lobby. Below are a few glimpses at the black work tables which replaced two couches and the relocated “70’s” tables, moved from inside the hallways. During the two lunches and after school, students frequently use the new…
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Cross Country Boys Finish Undefeated, Girls Strong Competition As Well
“People generally cheer on each other to the finish, tell them to keep going,” said 9th-grade boys cross country runner Jackson Southern about the positive chemistry within the boys and girls cross country team this fall. The The boys’ team, led by seniors Michael Sefick, Richard Danylo, and Brandan Wetherall, earned a section championship. Southern suggests…
Fundraisers for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Led By Two Seniors
“We saw the devastation in Florida and Texas and we wanted to help,” said Seniors Naudia Ellis and Kristen Jaecke, who decided to raise money for the thousands impacted by both hurricanes this September. Naudia and Kristen were selling bracelets and chocolate bars during the week of September 18th at high school lunches in…
New 9th Grade Academy Returns To Camp Guyasuta
When you walk into a camp full of people jumping off poles and flying through the air, you’re going to wonder where you are. September 22nd, 2017, this was the scene for the freshmen academy at Camp Guyasuta. Many 9th graders were a mix of concerned or even a little fearful as the day started….
Billboards Around Avonworth
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New Start Time Causes Potential Conflict for Model U.N.
Model United Nations, a club enjoyed by many high school students in grades 10-12, is an annual extra-curricular in which students research, discuss and mock-dictate political policy for global issues. Last year, over 40 members crowded into Mrs. Long’s room for the first meeting, where an upcoming Model UN conference at Pitt was discussed. As…
AHS Reflects on September 11th Attacks
Monday, September 11th, 2017 marked the 16th anniversary of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C., as well as the fatal crash of Flight 93 in rural Western PA. In the morning, students first caught glimpse of flags flying at half – staff. Seniors discussed and read about the events in Social Studies…
“The Eyes of Avonworth” Fight Song Makes Its Debut: Welcome Back Assembly 2017
The Welcome Back Assembly on Friday, August 25th, 2017 remained relatively unaltered from years past, despite noticeable changes at the high school such as the 8 AM start time, Chromebooks for every student, and two lunch periods instead of three. The band enthusiastically played its latest marching program, featuring Michael Jackson songs like “Beat It”,…
Footprints of Excellence: 2017 AHS Awards Ceremony
This years awards ceremony was similar to many that AHS students have experienced before but with one inspirational twist. Our new High School principal, Keira Dwulit, made a speech with a message that shone throughout the auditorium. “Be proud of all you’ve accomplished,” she said, which was certainly a theme throughout the entire assembly. Here…
Senior Class Surprised by Personalized Graduation Signs
On May 31, 2017, the Seniors had a pleasant surprise in store for them when they came back from the 2nd ever Senior Walk on the Elementary School campus. The Senior Class Officers and parents of the Class of 2017 helped raise money through the High School to pay for personalized graduation signs for every Senior. “It…