Friday, February 9th had most of the Junior class on a field trip to the annual NACAC National College Fairs tour at the David L Lawrence Convention Center. At the fair colleges and amazing universities from all over the country attended. There were over 400 schools there ranging from local community colleges to big-name schools…
10th Grade Integrated Class Presents Galleries
As the semester comes to an end the tenth-grade Integrated class had an interesting project that was completed. I’ve asked a couple students how they felt about the course. Krista Wright mentioned that “it was a new experience with all the work that had to be done and would recommend taking this course.” Rachel Shaffner…
History of Everything Displayed in High School Hallway
As students traveled from class to class, Mr. Haskins’ Earth Space science class’s project covered the tops of the hallway from the middle school doors down to the gymnasium. With Kesha on one side and a guide to the History of Everything on the other, students moving between science, math and language classes have…
AHS Mixed Feelings About Eagles Winning 2018 Super Bowl
Reactions across the high school were mixed, as many local Steelers fans were not happy with either the Eagles or the Patriots winning the Super Bowl. Some students enjoyed the ads: About the game itself, apathy was the key. Junior Amadeus Stern said the Eagles win “financially damaged him” due to losing $10 bets to…
School Pauses for Moment of Silence as Part of #IAM2018
At 1 PM on February 1st, Principal Keera Dwulit asked students and teachers to pause for a moment of silence to acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike and the significance of the National Day of Silence. Students noticed the event with a range of reaction. Senior Naudia Ellis thought, “it was interesting because…
TOM BRADY AND THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ARE OFF TO WIN THEIR 6TH SUPER BOWL.
Last Sunday, the New England Patriots secured their 10th AFC Championship win in a close 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Some concerns prior to the game: the state of Brady’s hand injury and infighting between Kraft, Belichick, and Brady; however, none of that mattered when it came down to game time. As the Patriots…
Pirates Baseball Fans At AHS Leave With Cutch
Former NL MVP Pittsburgh Pirates stud Andrew Mccutchen was traded to the San Francisco Giants last week capping off an awful week for Pittsburgh sports fans. Mccutchen was the best player this town has seen in a very long time. He was a five-time all-star and the star of the Pirates for the last many…
60 Degree Weather Interrupts January
After three 2 hour delays and one cancellation due to cold weather, January has lived up to its regular reputation as cold and snowy. But on Monday, January 22nd, most of the snow has melted from a burst of spring weather. Mr. Wolfe brought his 8th-period class outside where just last Friday there was still…
Be a Lifesaver – Blood Drive Friday Jan 12th
The Avonworth High School blood drive is scheduled for Friday, January 12, 2018 7:30 am – 1:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Be a Life Saver and help our high school scholarship student earn money for college expenses. All employees of Avonworth School District, as well as adult members of the community, are invited!…
Steelers Road to Number 7
The Steelers are playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the NFL playoffs. Pittsburgh is coming off their first round bye week as the number two team in the AFC, while the Jaguars are coming off their low offensive 10-3 win over the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers keys to winning this game will…