This past May, the Avonworth Journalism 2 class had the opportunity to interview rising musical artist Jenna Raine, alongside students from schools across the East Coast. Raine discussed her musical style, how her career has evolved, her songwriting process, and more. Here are the highlights from the questions Avonworth students were able to ask: Avonworth (Brune…
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Jisoo Music Review – Amortage Continues Successful Solo Projects from BlackPink
In 2023, Jisoo decided to step out from K-pop girl group Blackpink and start a career solo to focus on a new goal, her first single album Me was released in March 2023 and became the best-selling album by a female soloist in South Korea and the first to sell over a million copies. Her…
Senior Sendoff: JOIN A ROBOTICS TEAM!!!
If you don’t want to read this (you should in my opinion), please join my robotics team! Information linked here: www.sarahheinzhouse.org/robotics Hi, my name is JD Engel. You might know me from my articles about Nintendo, video games, my more recent article about campaigning in video games, or my newest article about the…
Spring Sports Pep Rally 2025 and Prom Court – Small Photo Gallery
On May 22 of 2025, seniors were assisting their last pep rally…including a balloon balancing game pictured below. Here’s the prom court of 2025… And the eventual Prom Queen Vicky Herleman and King Sam Zahn, during their introductions at the Pep Rally. From left to right, pictured above: Ke’nan Terry, Sam Zahn, Justin Beck and…
Jenna Raine Music Review: Someone To Grow With
Jenna Raine is a 21-year-old artist from Texas who has taken TikTok by storm. She has acquired a following of 1.8 million on the platform and has had many songs go viral, whether they were used for nostalgic edits or for fun dances. You may have even heard her songs like see you later (ten…
KennyWood Physics Day 2025
Kennywood Physics Day was held on Friday, May 2, 2025, with many eager students to observe the complexities within the motion of the roller coasters while enjoying the park’s fun on a field trip! Physics students were assigned to choose a ride of their choice to identify what type of motion each ride undergoes. While…
Senior J.D. Engel Published on National Student Journalism Website
If you’re visiting after reading the 2025 Senior Edition, here’s a link to JD Engel’s SUNN Post publication – https://www.sunnpost.com/a-history-of-political-campaigning-in-video-games/ If not, you’re looking at an Avonews staff member who published first here and then on Vanderbilt’s new initiative for student journalism.
Trending Questions 2025- Who Wins: 1 Gorilla or 100 Unarmed Men?
The internet at just about any time is full of crazy, hypothetical battles, all ranging from different perspectives across the world. One of the big questions on the internet in May 2025 is, “could 100 unarmed men defeat a gorilla?” While this seems like a simple question, the more you think about it, the crazier…
Steelers Trade George Pickens To Dallas Cowboys For Draft Picks
After an offseason of speculation, the Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a deal to send star wide receiver George Pickens and a 2027 sixth round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. The thought of trading away George Pickens has been a possibility for the entire offseason, with…
Storm Damage Days – What Did You Do April 30 and May 1?
AHS students found themselves at home to end April and start May in 2025. Not virtual days, not a pandemic – completely closed. An intense storm brought wind damage, downing trees, disrupting power for over 140,000 at one point after Tuesday afternoon’s storm. Here are a few reflections from students, in summaries and in direct…