In contrast to a previously uneventful election last year, where the incumbent candidates ran unopposed, this year’s election introduced two new pairs of candidates running for the positions of President and Vice President. The results shifted the positions into new hands: class officers for the Class of 2027 are now Harrison McAfee as President, Santiago…
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Tired Murmors, Silent Standing: Students Reflect on Daily Pledge of Allegience
Pennsylvania is one of the 47 states that mandate schools to provide for the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or singing of the National Anthem. But while teachers and students basically honor the mandate, an actual out-loud recitation is not wide-spread across students. “I think everybody stands, but not everybody says it,” said…
Class of 2029 Experiences Officer Elections For The First Time
As the 2025 school year ramps up, Freshmen open themselves up to an exciting new opportunity within the first few weeks of their high school lives. Guidance counselor Mrs. Levis is assisting 9th grade students as they start to campaign for class officer roles in the class of 2029. President – scheduling meetings and delegating…
Gas Leak Leads to September Early Dismissal
A low level gas leak from a newly installed stove at the FCS room led to OT Fire Company, People’s Gas, and the administration choosing to send students home on Friday, September 5th. “I was really excited, but I found it annoying that we had to wait for so long for them to make a…
AHS Drama wins 3 Kelly Awards
Avonworth’s musical production of “Sweeney Todd” was nominated for 12 Gene Kelly Awards. The Gene Kelly Awards are a Pittsburgh-based musical award system named after the famous actor and dancer Gene Kelly. At the Gene Kellys, Avonworth brought 3 awards home. Harmony Karwoski – Outstanding Supporting Actress: An award given to the best supporting/non-main lead…
Camp College Information 2025 – Class of 2026, Sign Up for Parking Passes
An informational College application workshop is being offered at Avonworth on August 5th. For the upcoming senior class of 2026, Dr. Maloney assists admission officers to help students work on linking Xello and the Common App, give a detailed Common App walkthrough, SRAR completions for applications, and college essay work time and feedback! This workshop…
2024-2025 Awards Assembly – Award Winners List
Despite two days of cancelled school due to high wind damage from storms, the 2025 Awards Assembly continued as scheduled on Thursday evening, May 1st, in the newly renovated auditorium. Here is a comprehensive list of award winners. Hannah’s Heart………………………………………….Veronica Garcia, Reese Theobald, Greta O’Brien, Elizabeth Sweeney National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist 2025………………………………….Emma Noss National Merit…
Storm Damage Days – What Did You Do April 30 and May 1?
AHS students found themselves at home to end April and start May in 2025. Not virtual days, not a pandemic – completely closed. An intense storm brought wind damage, downing trees, disrupting power for over 140,000 at one point after Tuesday afternoon’s storm. Here are a few reflections from students, in summaries and in direct…
2025 Rain Rally Raises Over $700 for Special Olympics
On February 28th, the Avonworth students joined the Polar Plunge spirit for Special Olympics. With a temperature around 40 degrees, students experienced a different type of winter water challenge, though. Freshman Melody Zheng and Rory Dinkfelt were supported by Miss Wickert and Mrs. White for organizing, promoting, and running the first ever Rain Rally at…
Interview with Abby Yeh
Abby Yeh is a 10th grade student best known for being a part of the Cross Country team. I interviewed them on their personal interests and we discussed favorite pieces of media, life experiences, and plans for after high school – here are a few highlights from our conversation. Where do see your yourself in…