If you walk into any classroom at Avonworth, you’re sure to see them. A rainbow of orbs, cubes, and teardrops grasped in every student’s hands, the pressure of each squeeze revealing interiors of white foam or clear sludge. These common phenomena are all NeeDoh, a popular brand of stress toy that has taken over the…
Category: School Life
Unserious Editorial: If There Is No Pitbull, Did An AHS Dance Really Happen?
Friday, May 1st was Avonworth’s 2026 prom. For the current senior class, this is the final school dance of our lives. Unfortunately for us, there was a devastating, truly disheartening absence that has us still mourning almost a week later. You may want to sit down for this. If you’re already sitting, go ahead and…
Seniors Sweep Duquesne Young Ethicist Essay Contest
At Avonworth High School, seniors in Mr. Tuffiash’s AI and Ethics class wrote essays for Duquesne’s 2nd Annual Young Ethicists High School Essay Contest. Students spent 6 weeks writing essays to answer the prompt: “How do we stay human in the age of AI?” Avonworth swept the competition, getting first, second, and third place, as…
Prom Pep Rally 2026 – Adjusted Schedule, Compact Rally
On Thursday, April 30th, Dr. Dwuilt led the pledge and then alerted students to see their email for announcement and the adjusted schedule MODS A-D. Adjusted schedule for the morning…. Mod A: 8:00-8:35 Mod B: 8:38-9:13 Mod C: 9:16-9:51 Mod D: 9:54-10:30 (will call students from here – WAIT until called) Pep Rally: 10:40-10:53 Dr. Dwuilt announced…
Steelers 2026 Draft: B to B+ Rating
The 2026 Steelers draft class was interesting to say the least. Lets Recap every Steelers Draft Pick. First Round Pick 21- Max Iheanachor- Arizona State- OT Many Steelers fans were originally upset at this pick because of the Eagles and them trading up for WR Makai Lemon. But over time, and looking more into Max,…
Rory Goes Back-to-Back: 2026 Masters
After his breakout win at last year’s Masters, Rory McIlroy wins the 2026 Masters, joining Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger as the only four back-to-back champions. Rory’s first 2 rounds were some of the best ever at Augusta National at -12, before a setback in round 3, shooting +1, going into the final round…
The Masters 2026, From Players to Patrons
After Rory’s breakthrough win last year at the Masters, many fans are wondering who’s going to take the Green Jacket this year. Is it going to be Scottie Scheffler, two-time champion in ’22 and ’24? Bryson DeChambeau, who has won 2 times on the LIV Golf tour this year and playing some of his best…
Lit with Lyra – Books for Whimsical, Light Spring Reads
As winter gives way to spring and the weather finally starts to warm up, I figured it would be a good time to give some spring book recommendations! I compiled a list of books from various genres that felt light or whimsical, or just gave off spring energy. Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter:…
Spring Musical 2026 – Phantom Of The Opera
As March begins and spring gets closer to arriving, the Avonworth spring musical production of Phantom of the Opera is amping up. Back in December, the drama department announced that it would be putting on a theatre classic, Phantom of the Opera, which the school had performed once before in 2013. This is a huge…
25-26 Swim Recap: Northgate-Avonworth Swim and Dive Team Dominates the WPIAL Pool and Sets the Pace for States
Both the Northgate-Avonworth boys’ and girls’ swim and dive teams had an incredibly successful 2025-2026 regular season. The boys finished with an 11-1 record, while the girls wrapped up with a 9-3 record, placing the teams in second and third in their section. This set the stage for a promising post-season. Over the duration of…