During periods of calamity, as seen in Rio Grande do Sul, solidarity among members of a community becomes essential for the survival of people. After the onset of floods, Southern Brazil, now in a declared state of calamity, has over 2,339,508 affected and about 581,633 displaced individuals. Within this large group of people, a growing…
Category: School Life
What’s On Your Earbuds, 2024- Day 1
No matter where you go around Avonworth, you’ll more than likely see people listening to music with their earbuds in. But have you ever wondered what they were listening to? Well, you’re about to find out what 3 students listen to when they listen to music. Let’s see what they had to say “Right…
Paul Skenes Beat Day 2 – Students Went to PNC Park To See His Debut
Paul Skenes has remained in the news since my last beat. There was a video of him purposely avoiding Rowdy Tellez’s hand after a Pirates Victory. The video is now presumed to be a joke between two new teammates. This has brought a nice image of how the team chemistry is playing out. With the…
Paul Skenes Beat Day 1: The Hype Is Not A Lie
The Paul Skenes hype was no lie. Paul Seenes through his first two games against the Cubs posted incredible statlines. In his major league debut, he allowed 3 runs in 4 innings pitched in front of a sold-out PNC park. This happened to be one of the best games of the year for the Pirates….
Science Beyond Avonworth – Scientific Reasoning Students Collaborate With Colleges, Corporations
Seniors Nate Palmer, Jessica Hunt, Emma Luther, and Sofia Galoti welcomed Journalism 2 for a brief visit and recap of their research and experiences working with colleges and companies outside of the Avonworth. Mr. Wolfe, who created the course and is the instructor, uses the PA Junior Academy of Science and Pittsburgh Regional Science &…
Avonworth Senior Projects Continue in 2024
Avonworth seniors continue to wrap up their senior projects as the year slowly winds down. In 2024, senior projects were held in multiple locations, including the new small classrooms inside the re-designed library. Senior Project Advisors Dr. George and Mrs. Reilsono, stepping in for Mrs. Chester who was on sabbatical in 23-24, provided breakfast and…
NBA Playoffs Beat 2024: Surprise Final Four
The conference finals for the 2023-24 NBA playoffs is officially set, and it’s not the final 4 most fans thought it would be. After a blistering performance in game 7 at the garden, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 130-109 becoming the first team in the series to win a road game. Led…
Varsity Baseball Continues Playoff Run in 2024
Currently, as of May 8th, Avonworth Varsity Baseball is 12-8 overall, and 8-2 against their conference. Their last two games, both against Steel Valley, were absolute landslides, as Avonworth won 15-0 on April 29th, and 11-0 on April 30th. Avonworth has 4 games left this season, with the first 3 all being home games. Avonworth…
Climate/Rio Grande do Sul Beat – Day 1
Floods in Southern Brazil accumulate around 157 dead. The environmental imbalance resulting from anthropic actions isn’t news to a vast majority of people. However, establishing a dialogue about the momentary and long-term effects of climate change becomes indispensable in the face of phenomena like the one experienced in Brazil. To provide context, Rio Grande do…
2024 Construction Update: May Includes More Classroom Revisions
One more section of the high school now has the same carpet and glass that defined classroom renovations in 2023 and 2024. See pictures below for a glimpse around campus in early May 2024. The old learning support rooms, home to Mrs. Negron, Ms. Wickert, Ms. Wahl, and Miss White, now are split into a…