There were so many unusual sights for the Lopes football team in 2020. All of them are worth reflecting on to see both the success and disappointment players, families, and community members felt while rooting for the defending section champs in 2020. This 2020 football season was harder for the Lopes than last. Last football…
Category: School Life
Try A Better Breakfast If You Can For Your Virtual School Days
What does breakfast look like now that we have all online classes versus when we were hybrid? For some, nothing has changed. They eat the same things before virtual class as they did before in-person school: a quick slice of toast, a bowl of cereal, or even nothing. A better breakfast simply isn’t worth…
Stream A Christmas Carol, the Fall Play
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. Since you didn’t…
Girls Soccer Reaches WPIAL Championship – 2020 Season Recap
The girls soccer team won 15 games, lost 1, and tied 1. They did amazing this year and they made it to the WPIAL playoffs. They won The Semi-Finals 3-0. They also ranked #3 in the state Although they lost the finals to North Catholic, they had a historic run that starts the 2020’s with…
Down Seasons for Penn State and Pitt Football
In previous years Penn State football has been considered a powerhouse team. They have definitely been better than their in-state rivals the Pitt Panthers, but this year things have changed. Penn State football has known for crushing teams and almost always winning. This year that’s not the case, things have been different this year. Last…
The Fall Play During The Pandemic
The annual Avonworth Fall Play was a new experience for everyone involved this year. CDC guidelines made it impossible to perform normally, but the drama team found a way to put on a fantastic show in just two and a half weeks, coming up with creative solutions to obstacles along the way. An audience could…
Friendship In the COVID Era: How AHS Students Are Staying In Touch During Virtual Schooling
With Covid-19 cases on the rise once again, many schools across the country have shut their doors for the coming weeks- Avonworth included. Students have expressed that they feel increasingly isolated from their friends, overwhelmed by virtual classes, and unsure about staying safe in the face of the pandemic. “With school it’s harder to get…
Rising COVID Cases Forces Many Families To Change Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time that you spend with your family, hanging out with your favorite cousins, but this year your plans have most likely changed. Due to the rapidly rising rate of COVID transmission in Allegheny County, as well as across the state and many parts of the nation, many families are…
Quirks of Online Schooling
As much as we strive for normalcy, virtual school certainly has its quirks and incidents. I’m sure many of us have experienced them, and they often can bring a funny highlight to our school day. Many of us work on our couches or beds, and we sleep in much later. Often, we can attend class…
COVID Restrictions Impact Winter Sports
As of Wednesday, November 11th, winter sports have been on a hard pause. No events have been held on campus. Monday evening, November 23rd will be the next decision about the future of winter sports for Lopes athletes. The board will review COVID numbers to discuss if events should remain on pause or not. IMG_1300…