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…
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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…
New Digital Hall Pass System for the 24/25 School Year
The beginning of the 2024-2025 school year brought a new hall pass system, myHomework Digital Hall pass, for Avonworth students and teachers. The system aims to keep track of students’ whereabouts and monitor how often they use a hall pass. There are many mixed emotions about the new system, some positive and some negative. For…
Homecoming: All You Need to Know
With Avonworth entering October, Homecoming is on the minds of many. However, with an increase in budget, a few changes are being made to this year’s dance. This year’s Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 12th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from 7 pm-10 pm. Tickets will be sold starting Monday,…
Club Fair Highlight: Student Council 2024
Student Council is a peer-led organization that gives a voice to the student body; the Club Fair was an excellent opportunity to ask representatives some questions about how the club operates, why getting involved in Avonworth’s decisions is important, and how students can participate. Sienna Schwartz, a senior, operated the Student Council booth at the…
Construction 2024-2025: Water Line Break in Cafe
A water line break poured down during lunch in front of the new Lopes Lounge location in the cafe on Monday, September 16th. 9th and 10th grade students were moved into the MS gym for lunch as the break first occurred. Mr. Hall announced during Mod G that all students in 2nd lunch would need…