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…
Category: School Life
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…
AHS Thoughts on Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl 59 was a highly criticized sporting event before it even happened. From the day the teams were announced, some students in the halls and on their phones have been in an uproar over a rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Most fans on social media held on to the…
Eagles Smother Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and a Review of Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
When I turned on the TV to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday night, I expected one of the most hard-fought, down-and-dirty, amazing match-ups of all time. The Philadelphia Eagles, normally a team that I despise, was now the team I really wanted to win. More accurately, I didn’t want the Eagles to win; I…
Swimming Update February 2025
Senior Night: February 10th, Girls W 93-52, Boys W 82-15 vs Highlands Seniors: Claire Boughton, Katie Petrina, Reese Theobald, Kacey LaVelle, and Nate Campbell Boys currently rank 2nd in Section III of Class 2A with 5 wins and 1 loss Girls currently rank 3rd in Section III of Class 2A with 4 wins and 2…