Poor Defensive EffortsAgain, harping on the same thing as last week. The defense has got to step up and play better. The highest paid defense in the NFL, giving up back-to-back 30-point weeks to the Jets and Seahawks, is just purely unacceptable. T.J. Watt who got paid some big money this offseason was very quiet…
New Officers For Class of 2026-2027 Step Into Questions and Conflicts
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…
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…
Homecoming 2025 Comes Early – And With Mixed Emotions
Homecoming season has officially arrived at Avonworth High School—but not without a twist. In a break from tradition, this year’s dance is scheduled for September 20th, just four weeks into the school year. That’s a full month earlier than usual, and it’s thrown the student body into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and—yes—some excitement. In…
1000 Flags to Remember In September: 2025 National Day of Remembrance
AHS students were welcomed outside the front entrance during their LEAD section on Thursday, September 11th to place one of two smaller sized American Flags around the front of the high school. The weather in 2025 was extremely similar to the bright sunshine and warm, comfortable temperature that remains part of the memories for staff…
Luke’s Steelers Takeaways – Week 1 Vs NYJets
Prime Aaron Rodgers? Aaron Rodgers on Sunday looked like his vintage self vs the New York Jets, throwing for 244 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. While a stat line doesn’t show pictures or videos, Rodgers looked very comfortable in Arthur Smith’s offense. Rodgers was very happy to beat the team who he was with…
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…
First Days of 2025-2026 Introduces No Cell, Bell to Bell Policy and Surprise Construction Challenges
The first days of the 2025–2026 school year offered one significant change in the classrooms across the building: the new “No Cell, Bell-to-Bell” policy. The rule requires students to keep their phones off and stored during class time—from the morning bell until dismissal. The only exceptions are lunch and LEAD and Open MODS. District administrators…
Last Days of School 2024-2025
Wednesday, June 11 ended the school year for Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman in 2025. Here are a few photos capturing some of the moments that made up this last day, as well as the last few days of the school year. Guest Reporter Tessa Burens rounded up some quotes from others in the class…