This year, Avonworth’s theater department decided to do the audition process a little differently. There is now a 1-2 week wait period in between auditions and callbacks, with the first auditions on September 10th and the callbacks Monday, Sept 30th. When asked of the new change, senior Liz Schrim commented: “Well last year’s auditions we…
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Welcome Party for New/Returning Students of the 2019-2020 School Year
Will Lucas found, with a little bit of humor, a place in his new school that fit very nicely during the Service Learning class’s Welcome to Avonworth Party. “I’m a competitive Kahooter,” said Lucas with a slight smirk. Will, a returning junior, was one of a handful of returning and new students invited to this…
“Don’t let bullies win ever – be the heroes and heroines”: 10th Grade Hears Holocaust Survivor Story In The Auditorium
On September 16th the tenth-grade students had the privilege to listen to Hendrika Da Vries speak about her experiences living in Amsterdam during the time the Nazi soldiers had taken over. She had shared her stories on how the Holocaust affected her as a young Christian girl. She started off by telling the audience the…
Football Team Featured on WTAE’s Game of the Week
All week, Avonworth community members have been diligently voting for the band and football team to be featured in the game of the week tonight, September 20. And… success! Tonight,WTAE will have their high school football team coverage at Lenzer Field to cover parts of the game. Catch the coverage on WTAE.
Steelers Turmoil: Week One Woes, Big Ben Season-Ending Injury
Avonworth’s student body had some interesting thoughts on the Steelers week one performance vs. the Patriots, giving thoughts on what they believe it shows about the rest of the season. They also gave insight on what they believe the effects will be concerning the losses of key players, and how the current roster will compare…
Homecoming Assembly During LEAD Surprises Many Students
Students (grades 9-12) were called to the Auditorium during LEAD today for the annual homecoming assembly on Tuesday, September 17. Many people were not aware of this event happening during LEAD until this morning, so there was a strong reluctance from students who initially had other plans or simply didn’t want to give up their…
Third Democratic Debate Leaves Students Frustrated
“I am Asian, so I know a lot of doctors.” , was a standout soundbite by Andrew Yang, one of ten candidates during last night’s third Democrat debate. Here are a few perspectives offered to Payton Bauer and me as we roamed the hallways during MOD H on a Friday seeking viewpoints: “I thought a…
Students With International Backgrounds Experience 9/11 Observances At AHS
Most of the young people who placed small American flags alongside Josephs Lane on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 were part of the first classes of AHS students not alive the day of the attacks on American soil during September 2001. Junior Sarah Fuller shared a viewpoint reflective of many throughout the school, “I feel very…
Energetic Pep Rally In Gym Replaces Welcome Back Assembly for 19-20 School Year
The first Friday of the 2019-2020 school year started with a twist and ended, for many, just as new and energetic. During LEAD, the marching band made a surprise loop around the hallways playing numbers from their new set “The Greatest Hamilton”, including “Cold Hearted” by Paula Abdul. As Mod H set in, students from…
SKAM: The Teenage-Drama That Will Have You Head Over Heels
“Minute by Minute” might be the three best words to explain why you should be watching SKAM if you’re not already. These words are at the heart of a core, revolutionary, and romantic relationship between Isak and Even in this Norwegian show: SKAM (Norwegian for ‘Shame’). SKAM aired season one in September of 2015 on…