With April’s cinematic journey flying by and gradually coming to an end, the spotlight shifts towards May and what it will have to offer. I did not think there was anything special about any of the April 2024 movies so far, which is why I am especially excited about this next month. As we look…
Category: School Life
Caitlin Clark: The GOAT
Caitlin Clark’s legacy shouldn’t be, or cannot be questioned. What the Iowa native has done for not just the game of women’s basketball, but the history of basketball in general. The legend just ended one of the single best college basketball seasons ever for an individual. She has had accolades come at her left and…
School Dismisses at 1:20 on Monday, April 8th for Solar Eclipse
A day before Spring Break, ASD communications sent parents and caregivers notice about an early dismissal at 1:20 due to the timing of the solar eclipse. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/ Journalism 2 interviewed students Friday, April 5th to hear about different plans from students. Senior John Nalavenko: “I’ll be watching…I don’t have the glasses, I am excited [since]…
Courtyard, Old Nurses Office Removed During Spring Break Construction
Students returned from 2024 Spring Break to a courtyard without a pond and a large, open space where the prior nurse’s office once stood. Courtyard before break: Additionally, Mrs. White, Ms Wahl and Mrs Negron’s classrooms were all modified and constructionbegan there as well, see below. Sliding glass panels were also installed during…
Kenny Pickett Trade Leads Unexpected, Exciting Start of Free Agency for Steelers Fans
In just one week, Omar Kahn as GM made his approach clear. It is not The Steelers Way as usual. J2 students interviewed during mod I to gather opinions on Kenny Pickett’s surprising trade after the team expressed support for his return in 2024. Luke Maddalena, 11th grade “I’m happy with the move because Kenny…
2 Years later: The Ukrainian War
After a little over 2 years of the Russian-Ukrainian war, it continues to escalate every day with new reports and news. Most recently, it’s been reported by the Associated Press that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to use nuclear weapons if the nation is threatened. In his state speech, he spoke about how the…
23/24 Ski Club Gets In Three Outings
This year’s Avonworth Ski Club included lots of memory-making, bonding with friends/teachers, and even a broken collarbone. The ski club was able to go on three successful trips this winter but was not able to pull off a fourth as the trip to Blue Knob was canceled due to not enough people signing up. In…
Winter Sports WrapUp: Cheer
The cheerleaders have been cheering for our sports teams all year. One of the cheerleaders, Lexi Mannion (’25) reflected on this season Are you in the playoffs? How’s it going? “We are currently cheering on our boys and girls basketball teams during their playoff run! It is going really well so far, playoffs are…
Mid Year Room Moves – Construction 2023/2024
The new wave of construction has brought with it many new room shifts for the high school. Rooms 307, 308, 309 and Mr. Pastore’s room were all closed down and teachers shifted into renovated classrooms in the H hallway, including English teacher Mr Pastore. who shared his feelings on the new rooms. He commented that…
Winter Sports Wrap Up: Varsity Swimming and Diving
Starting in November 29, the ongoing 2023-2024 winter season, has proved to be a prosperous one for Avonworth’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team. After a successful rollout, a total of 19 members of the COED Varsity Swimming Team have qualified for the WPIAL championships. Categories include: 200m IM, 100m Butterfly, 200m Freestyle, 50 Freestyle, 100…