World famous music group Gorillaz are back with great new music in 2017 after a whopping 7 year hiatus. Gorillaz are considered the world’s most successful virtual band, with music created by British singer Damon Albarn and animations by British artist Jamie Hewlett. Since 1999 they have worked together to create videos and music with…
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Seniors Recognized With Career Academy Cookout
Career Academy Leaders Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Maisner and Mrs. Reagle organized and provided a special cookout on an overcast Friday afternoon, May 12th, for a number of graduating seniors who participated in the Career Academies through much of their high school career. Starting around noon, Mr. Wolfe, STEM academy leader, showed off his grilling skills…
Ryan’s Metal Beat #2: Avenged Sevenfold’s “We’re Creating God”
According to lead singer M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold’s track “Creating God” addresses the fact that “computers are getting smarter and smarter, and all of a sudden they’re becoming your god; they’re so much more intelligent than you, you seem like apes to them, or ants.” The fifth track of their seventh studio album The Stage, “Creating…
Ryan’s Metal Beat #1: Metal @ Millvale Music Festival
There’s gonna be heavy metal at the Millvale Music Festival this Saturday with free admission. Many local metal bands will be playing live at Grist House Metal Stage at Millvale Studios located on the address of 220 North Ave. The whole event, the heavy metal festival in particular, will start at around 2 PM and…
Senior Switch Day 2017
After a scheduled 2-hour delay start, Senior Switch Day 2017 on Wednesday, May 10th spread the soon-to-be graduates throughout the high school and middle school as they took over in many classes. Below is the full roster assembled by Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Studt. Students had to submit requests prior to the day and teachers approved…
Softball Continues Winning
This year, with a new section and also new obstacles due to injury, the Lopes Softball team has continued success for the season. In many of the games the softball team has won by large margins, some of the scores are 15-0 and 21-0. Their overall record is 8 wins and 4 losses, with a…
Update on the Brand New Lopes Lounge
Today, Assistant Principal Thomas and Mrs. Sebolt were giving a tour to visitors from South Fayette to show the development of what will eventually be the Lopes Lounge. Mr. Thomas relayed, among other details, has said that “During spring break, all the computers were shut down and maintenance just started gutting the place.” Mrs Sebolt…
Suggestions, Comments, and Corrections – May 2017 Edition
This issue attempted to cover many of the changes around the school since late winter. What did the staff miss? What should they add here on avonewsonline to correct mistakes or provide more insight? What is your opinion about what you read in the issue? Your comments are welcome
Varsity Track Led by Hunter Robinson’s Record Breaking Runs
Hunter Robinson continues her success with setting multiple records, as well as the rest of the team following her lead and competing well. “We usually win the meets that we are competing in, ” said senior thrower Matt Manz. “The runners overall have had a good season we have a couple good male relay teams…
Student Reaction to Galleries Project Artwork By Cafeteria
With it being so late in the school year, apathetic students seeing new changes in their school is a hit or miss. One change that most everyone has seen are the paintings lining the hallway leading into the cafeteria. The plaque on the wall says the paintings are the galleries projects attempt at following the…