The wrestling team has qualified over half their lineup to compete in the 2025 WPIAL playoffs! 121lb junior wrestler Auston Kosonovich is currently ranked first in the WPIAL for his weight class and has a strong chance of making state playoffs. WPAIL qualified wrestlers: Auston Kosanovic – 121lb Bryce Metz – 189lb Justin Beck –…
Category: School Life
Bocce Makes Playoff With Overtime Win Over North Hills
The Senior Night atmosphere was energetic, including a chain of kindness made by 9-12 students during their Wednesday LEAD session. Cheerleaders added energy, along with Ms. Cav and Mrs. Maisner announcing the game. Pine Richland, Shaler, and Hampton awaited the Lopes Bocce team for their divisional playoff round on Monday, February 24th. The Lopes qualified…
Auston Kosonovich Makes History with WPIAL Wrestling Championship
For the First time in Avonworth History, an Avonworth wrestler placed first in their weight class in the WPIAL. Weighing in at 121lb, Auston Kosonovich was ranked first in the WPIAL before the WPIAL tournament, and left as the first place WPIAL Champion on his way to State Playoffs. Added to his 100th win, Austin’s…
Blood Drive Assembly Encourages Donations
One blood donor can save three lives, according to the videos from Vitalant, the organization who provides staffing and equipment for school blood drives. After watching two short videos, 12th and 11th grade came to the auditorium to hear Lila Seback and Mrs. Barkaskey share background and encouragement to sign up. IMG_6040 IMG_6041 IMG_6042 IMG_6043…
2nd Semester Kickoff – Student Council Brings In Motivational Speaker for Full School Assembly
On Tuesday, February 4th, grades 9 through 12 gathered in the newly remodeled auditorium for a motivational presentation for the first all-school auditorium assembly of the 2024-25 school year.
Dating at AHS in 2025: Is It Worth It?
Valentine’s Day around campus on Friday, February 14th, 2025, included over 900 Good Lovin cookies going to friends, family, and significant others through a very successful sophomore class fundraiser. While some students were delivered a cookie from a special someone, many others preferred to date someone not on Josephs Lane, avoiding judgment and rumors. “Me,…
Interview with Conor Lamb, former US Representative
Conor Lamb is a lawyer and politician best known for his time as the former United States Representative for Pennsylvania’s 17th congressional district, I interviewed Mr. Lamb on his personal opinions, life experiences, and hobbies. (Avonews) “Who is your hero or heroes and why?” (Conor Lamb) “I have to say that one of my heroes…
Interview with Detective Sergeant Ging
Ryan Ging is the Detective Sergeant of the Ohio Township Police Department. On January 23, 2025, I interviewed him on his schooling experience and how he got to where he is today as well as some get-to-know-you questions. Avonews: Where did you go to school? Detective Sergeant Ging: “K-12, I went to Avonworth. I…
Interview with Broadway Star Rory O’Malley
Rory O’Malley is an American actor and singer who was interviewed on January 19th. He is best known for his work on Broadway in musical theater. O’Malley was a part of the original Broadway cast of The Book of Mormon and played the character Elder McKinley. Later in his Broadway career, he booked the role…
Reid Carter: Chasing Dreams and Embracing Challenges
Seventeen-year-old Reid Carter might appear at first glance to be your typical high school student—an athlete with an easygoing demeanor. But beneath the surface lies a complex and deeply passionate individual whose story is as inspiring as it is layered. Reid is currently enrolled at A.W. Beattie Career Center, studying early childhood education—a program in…