Congrats to junior Rachel Schaffner and sophomore Gillian Tokar for completing our survey and winning a free drink from the Lopes Lounge . Rachel chose a raspberry lemonade to start off her Friday morning. Gillian attends A.M. Beattie, so since the Lopes Lounge is closed in the afternoon, she instead can choose from The Avonews’…
Category: School Life
Avengers: Endgame Review – Fulfilling but Serious Story of Sorrow and Sadness by Fabian Vasquez Ramos
SPOILERS BELOW “Batman Kills Thanos” For most of us, we have been following the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Robert Downey Jr improvised “I am Iron Man” in 2008, and it has been part of our childhood since then. Avengers: Endgame is one of the most anticipated finales within the Marvel Universe, and for…
Lopes Lounge Features S’Mores Hot Cocoa for Charity Project
Junior Paul Reilly and Freshman Riley Olszewski put together a delicious fundraiser through their service learning class to benefit the Foster the Love charity. The pair was selling S’mores Hot Chocolate for $2 for a limited time only in the Lopes Lounge. They also collected donations of pajamas, packs of socks, blankets, books, toothbrushes, toothpaste,…
Galleries Hallway Gets New Faces
Getting ready for the Art Show on Tuesday, April 24th, iconic faces from throughout the ages were hung along the hallway once used by a student Warhol Galleries group to display pop divas. Here are the new icons along the hallway: Frida Kahlo, Albert Einstein, Maya Angelou, Stephen Hawking, Marie Curie, Keith Haring, Mahatma Gandhi,…
Lopes Baseball Adds New Banners Around Ballpark
If you visit the baseball field this year, some sights are the same but you’ll also find a few new visuals. The boosters added a personalized touch by providing team banners, ones somewhat similar to what you’ll find for your other team sports.
The Voices You are Not Hearing
April 12th, 2019: The Day of Silence. This is something that happens internationally, but this year it came to Avonworth. The Day of Silence is a day in which many students remain silent. Students choose to remain silent throughout the day to bring attention to the silence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people…
Medical Lockdown: What To Know
In a matter of two weeks, students across the school have had a lockdown drill and a medical lockdown. What is the difference? A lockdown is “(administrations) first response to a dangerous situation”, according to Principal Dwulit. “A Medical Lockdown is a medical situation and somebody’s going to have to be moved from the building…
Issue 3 Volume 77 Out Now
If you have thoughts, perspectives, or ideas about what the staff should cover for the final issue this year, please let us know. Also, look for a survey later today about The Avonews, both here and in your gmail account. One lucky survey participant will get a free drink from The Lopes Lounge.
Spring Sports Update
Spring sports have gotten off to a good start this year, with baseball, softball, and track all starting their seasons with success. The baseball team is currently 5-1, with their biggest win against Sto Rox. Their game against Sto Rox was an amazing 3-inning win 18 to 1! First baseman Sophomore Sean McAleer said…
Heinz Field Location Brings Higher Prom Ticket Prices
“I could buy two Jeffree Star palettes for that price!” exclaimed junior Toni Keller in response to hearing that a ticket to prom is $70 for anyone who is not a senior. She is not the only one who is outraged. Many people, especially juniors, are wondering why the tickets are so expensive, especially in…