Since Monday morning, April 20th, students of our school have received a small gift in the form of a new charging booth where they can charge their phones and devices. Located by the main entry doors, the new BYOT (or Bring Your Own Tech) booth has a total of 24 spaces for chargers and is open at…
Category: School Life
Allergy Season Blues – 2015 Style
According to HealthDay News, “The unusually warm spring weather in New York and other parts of the eastern United States has trees and other plants blooming much earlier than normal, which could mean a long and intense allergy season.” So while Spring means warmer weather and flowers popping up overnight, no more dark skies and empty…
#ShowNotTell students restore “faith in humanity”
An inspired group of students partook in a large act of kindness not for a senior project or a school club, but because they simply wanted to make a positive difference. Freshmen Lily Jensen, Twesha Modi, Gabriela Grachen, Kiara Devese, Alaine Giovengo, Isabel Talarico, Leila Wynnychyj, Katie Carlson, Brooke Mellon, and Jennie Morris decided to…
The Tale of the Missing Bike
The daily announcements are, truthfully, droned out by many a tired high school student, more concerned about staying awake than hearing about a program which initially interests very few of the student body. Once in a while, though, a certain something might catch your attention. For instance, the missing bike announcement that has been…
Basket Raffle Making a Difference
For two weeks, the Junior class officers and Mrs. Levis have been raising funds to help Mr. Boggess and his family. Many items have been donated, some dating back to collections for the Junior Class auction, as well to help, many being from parents of the 11th grade class, as well as some businesses. The most…
Pens Report: The Penguins Push for the Cup
The Penguins squeaked into the postseason after having a tremendous beginning to the regular season and faltering out toward the end. Almost no professional hockey analysts do not have them making it past the first round. Here is why they will make it past the first round and even into the Stanley Cup finals. The…
Vanishing Participation Challenges Student Council
Student Council’s typically buzzing Wednesday meetings have depleted to a few still passionate, participants. At the beginning of the year, Miss Fox’s classroom was packed with people excited to aid with the annual auction, Homecoming and eventually, King of Hearts. However, as the year winds down, fewer and fewer people seem excited to participate. Miss…
Pens Report: There is Still Hope for the Playoffs
Despite what a lot of fair weather fans might think, and say, the Penguins still have a chance to make the playoffs. People have a lot of hope, but now is not the time to do it. No matter what you never lose hope in your favorite team. Saying they do not deserve a spot…
Guess the Writing
Start at the top of the page – the first sentence is for #1 below. #1 a- Dakota Thompson b- Mary Johnston c- Lauren Padalino #2 a- Shane Fitzgerald b- Madison Sheehan c- Caroline Carlson #3 a- Mary Johnston b- Nick Horwat c- Shane Fitzgerald #4 a- Dakota Thompson b- Megan McAleer c- Lauren Padalino…
Dissenting Opinion for Avonviews question
So who were the 6% that were not pictured in the print edition of the avonviews and why were they not pictured? The editorial staff respects the rights of any students who feel uncomfortable having their image run alongside a quotation within the print publication. Also, the avonews staff works diligently to provide meaningful reporting…