The sophomore class election has been completed and the results have been announced. Conor Blaser won class president, Natalie Frank is vice president, Grace Ermlich was announced treasurer, and Abby Iachini got social media chair. Abby gives her insights on her goals for improving our school stating, “I’m going to improve the school’s outward appearance…
Category: School Life
Switch to Combined Grade Lunches Has Mixed Reactions
What was welcomed by some students as a great opportunity to interact with a greater amount of classmates and friends during lunch, was considered a stressful environment by others. Among the various changes witnessed by students at Avonworth High School, it has become evident how the different occupancy of areas during Lead, open mods, and…
Homecoming 2023, Under The Stars
Homecoming is just around the corner for high school students at AHS! The theme, Under the Stars, was revealed as well as the date and the event taking place on September 30th, 2023 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Tickets were sold through one week in September- 35 dollars for seniors and 45 dollars…
Pitt Football Update After Week 3
Pitt football has gotten off to a rocky start to the season with a one win and two loss start. They crushed their first opponent Wofford with a 45 to 7 win at home to open their season. Pitt football fans were expecting great things for the team this year because of their hot start….
The Senior Cornhole Tournament is getting started: What You Need To Know.
Friday marked the start of the Cornhole tournament, and seniors have a chance to watch. While sign ups to participate are closed, if you want to watch you still have a chance. Students brought 1 dollar to Mr. Lincoln by the Thursday of the event to get an admission ticket. These events will have pizza…
ACC OVERVIEW 2023: Weeks 1 and 2
CHANGES AND UPSETS The Atlantic Coast Conference has gone through some drastic changes, and a couple of surprising upsets since the beginning of college football. The ACC announced on September 1 that three teams will join the conference. Those teams include SMU, Stanford, and California. Stanford and California leave from the PAC-12 making Oregon State…
AHS Theatre Begins Fall Play Preparations for November performances
Many of Avonworth’s theatrical enthusiasts are painstakingly waiting for the start of Mrs. Frauenholtz’s 2023 Fall Play. Students and teachers alike are asking what production will take the stage this year. Frau held an information meeting this past Monday, September 11th in the auditorium going over potential audition dates that would work best for those…
Football Reaches 2-0 After “Lopesided” win at Sto Rox
On Friday September 8th, Avonworth Football crushed Sto Rox on the road at Sto Rox High School. Avonworth walked into this game confident that they could get another win, coming off of their close win against Central Valley. Sophomore Carson Bellinger threw a dime to senior Andrew Kuban, pictured below from his Hudl highlight page,…
Spotted Lanternflies Swarm AHS Campus
Spotted Lanternflies have recently taken over the state of Pennsylvania and are seen everywhere, including around campus and sometimes inside the high school. These species have no natural predator, making them a constant problem to humans and our environment. In an interview with sophomore Samuel Kline, he admitted the bugs are very annoying, stating, “I…
September Heat Wave Sweeps Over Pittsburgh: Should Schools Have Switch To Virtual?
This past Tuesday and Wednesday, a heat wave brushed over the Pittsburgh area — making some very sweaty students even sweatier. For early September, the temperatures were in the 90’s! According to Accuweather, “Pittsburgh‘s streak of not reaching 90 degrees in September dates back to 2019. On Monday and Tuesday however, the city reached 91,…