On November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers would take home the franchises first ever World Series Championship. They would defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in 5 games, in what was a pretty one-sided series. Even though the Diamondbacks couldn’t get it done, they still had an incredible season. The last team from the National League to…
Category: School Life
Senior Sweatshirt Designs Up For Vote
The latest in school spirit clothes is senior apparel. For 12th graders, there is a chance to buy a sweatshirt and the design is being voted on now. Not too long ago, an email was sent out that included a form to post the designs for the shirts. The email is titled “Senior Sweatshirt Design…
Avonworth Wrestling Team Wants More Wrestlers
Despite lifts for the Avonworth wrestling team already starting, it is not too late to still sign up. If anyone is interested in joining you just have to email gvulcano@avonworth.k12.pa.us. You will then receive a schedule and an invite to the google classroom that will notify you of any future events. Current sophomore…
Emma’s Book Reviews: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains” – Pride and Prejudice and Zombies I have never witnessed so strange of a crossover between genres as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Really, it shouldn’t work. Combining the light and comical social comedy…
Halloween 2023: Construction Edition
The spookiest day of the year is upon us and there is a seemingly very large lack of Halloween spirit in the halls of AHS. In comparison to past years, not many seniors, if any at all, dressed up in a scary or fun costume to celebrate Halloween. Also, in contrast to past years, there…
Guest Editorial by Abby Brooks: Remember Matthew Perry for his Humor and Honesty
I’ve watched Friends for years, watching it every night with my mom in the living room. I picked up the book Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Things, written by Matthew Perry, because I was interested in another point of view that occurred during the long filming of the show. It showed some hardships like addiction,…
Student Editorial, 1st 9 weeks of 2023: Lucy Myers
The first nine weeks of 2023 for me was, for the most part, pretty okay: I am fortunate enough to have a family who loves and supports me. I was able to start a new series of classes in ballet, tap, and jazz. I had decent grades this quarter; and I have good friends who…
Rocket League E-Sports team off to a great start in 2023
Not many are aware, but our school is home to an Esports club. In the past, this club covered multiple games, but they only cover Rocket League right now. Rocket League is a game in which you play soccer with cars, typically as a 3v3. With the ability to boost, there are many strategies this…
2023 Editorial: First 9 Weeks Was Pretty Good by Case Latore
The first 9 weeks of the 23-24 school year at AHS for me was pretty good. It has gone by very fast, and I have started off my sophomore year pretty well. I enjoyed going to football and soccer games supporting the team from our school. Some things that were not good were certain classes…
Girls and Boys Soccer Continue Lopes Sports Dominance in 2023
Both the boys and girls soccer teams at Avonworth have advanced to the quarterfinals in the WPIAL playoffs. The boys soccer team defeated Mcguffey 4-0 while the girls soccer team defeated Yough 11-0. These are very promising scores for both teams on further advancing in the WPIAL playoffs. They are both looking to win the…