June is Pride Month! This is a month in which members of the LGBTQIA+ community are put into the spotlight as they fight for equity, acceptance, and the right to be themselves. But Pride doesn’t go away after June. I talked to Avonworth Alum Patrouious (pronounced Pa-troo-us) Achatz about his experience as a trans student…
Category: School Life
Softball Through The Pandemic – Guest Article from Cat Barie
Playing a sport in the years 2020-2021 has been the weirdest experience, and I think I can speak for any sports player on this. There have been so many changes to the traditions that people have been doing for as long as they can remember. One that stood out to everyone was watching NFL or…
Live Graduation Rehearsal Returns After Pandemic – June 2021
The class of 2021 gathered at Lenzer Field starting around 8:30 AM on Wednesday, June 2nd, returning a tradition for seniors that was interrupted by the all virtual format during the spring of 2020. Seniors will be the only members of the AHS community on the field for the ceremony, as teachers will sit in…
What Would I Tell My Pre-Pandemic Self? Guest Editorial from Killian Horigan
I would tell my pre-pandemic self many things. I would first tell myself to start working on the things I love so much, sooner. I would tell myself to start working out, if I had been going to the gym for over a year instead of just 6 months! I would be so strong. I…
More Vitamin D, Less Scheduling Stress in 2021-2022: Guest editorial by Killian Horigan
I hope for next school year that most things stay the same. I quite enjoy the current school environment, hallways aren’t too crowded, teachers have been very kind and are doing a great job of teaching material while also being approachable and helpful. Allowing students to eat lunch and spend open mod time outside has…
The Tiniest Things Could Make the Biggest Difference in 2021-2022 – Guest Editorial from Cat Berie
The end of the 2020-2021 school year is approaching and we will soon have to say goodbye to the seniors and our superintendent. To Dr. Ralston and the 2021 seniors, I wish you all luck beginning a new chapter in your lives. However, the 2022 class is still here for another year and, especially with…
What Would I Tell My Pre-Pandemic Self? Guest editorial from Cat Berie
I would tell my pre-pandemic self to prepare for the worst. The pandemic hit out of nowhere and showed no mercy. I remember sitting in STEM chemistry and my mother texted me saying that all schools in Allegheny County were to be shut down for two weeks. Everyone was all happy because they thought that…
Senior Edition Online Now
Congrats to the graduating class of 2021! To view The Avonews, click here.
Get To Know The New Teaching Staff of 2020-2021
One more major change due to the COVID 19 pandemic was new teachers just jumping right into Meets, the Virtual Academy, and synchronous instruction without students getting a chance to know them better. For Ms. James, Mrs. Covalt, Mrs. Ewell, Mrs Imbrogno, and Mr. Bandi, the Journalism 2 class invited them to visit 308 during…
3 Different Games To Play During Summer
1# Super Smash Bros Ultimate: There are 84 characters to choose from. avonewsonline.org/2021/03/alecs-game-reviews-super-smash-bros/ 2# Minecraft: It is an old game that is still popular. avonewsonline.org/2021/02/alecs-game-reviews-minecraft-is-still-a-game-you-should-love/ 3# Marvel´s Spider-Man: There is no Spider-Man game better than avonewsonline.org/2021/02/alecs-game-reviews-marvels-spider-man/ Marvel´s Spider-Man.