In a time where video games are played competitively for money, a time where companies will hold massive tournaments for games like Valorant, Overwatch, Street Fighter, and League of Legends, it seems that a game that could’ve been one of the leading ESports in the community is constantly screwed over by it’s parent company. I…

What is AHS Thankful For – 2023 Edition
Heading into Thanksgiving break, Journalism 1 students headed out into the under-construction hallways to ask students about what they are thankful for in 2023. Here are a few responses: Facebook0GooglePinterest0EmailPrintReddit0Tumblr0Twitter

Pittsburgh Sports Update
Currently, the 3 of the 4 Pittsburgh sports teams that are currently playing are off to a hot start. First off, the Pittsburgh Steelers currently are posting a 6-3 record and are 2nd in the AFC North. Many students were spotted wearing Steelers gear including freshman Ian Fashian. Next, despite having high expectations for…

Fall 2023 Photo Gallery – October through early November
October 2023 saw the new front entrance start to rise, the return to playoffs for fall sports, the lead up to the fall play, and the end of the 1st 9 weeks for students. Here are a few glimpses of social media posts and photos by Avonews staff for various views and events throughout the…

Seniors Hoping Lacrosse Will Start At AHS In Near Future
The Avonworth Lacrosse Club held their first meeting on Thursday, November 2nd Many students at Avonworth have never played Lacrosse, and know very little about the sport, considering the school has never had a team. This could be a new and exciting time for students who have been wanting to play Lacrosse and have been…

Key Club Holds Food Drive Celebrating Thanksgiving and Angel Tree for Donating Gifts
Avonworth’s Key Club is holding a Thanksgiving food drive for students and our community to celebrate Thanksgiving for others, as well as setting up an Angel Tree to encourage students donating gifts to kids ages 3 and 4 up to high school age. Students in the club were asked to bring in foods that celebrate…

College Visits Shift to 12 noon and LEAD in 2023
Every year, over 50 different colleges come and visit Avonworth, and send a representative to talk about their school to help get recognition. Schools that stand out this year are CMU, Michigan State, US Air Force, Case Western Reserve, etc. Counselor Nicole Levis was asked about the most common college students attend. “According…

Girls Soccer 3rd Round WPIAL Playoffs
Avonworth Girls Soccer has been having a great season with a record of 17-2-1. They are section champs going for the WPIAL title this year. They are about to play a game against South Park on Halloween, October 31, to see who gets to go to the Highmark Stadium for the WPIAL championship. The game…

New Company Takes Over Grad Robes, Class Rings, and Yearbook In 2023
Even though the year has felt like it has just begun we are already in the second grading period. Graduation will be here sooner than we know it. High school graduation is a big deal for any senior and shows the accomplishment that you’ve been working on since you were about 5-6 years old. A…

Powderpuff Returns in 2023
Monday, November 6th had the lights bright at Lenzner, but not for fall playoffs. After numerous reschedules and an eventual cancellation due to lack of interest in 2022, PowderPuff football returned with the class of ’23 facing off against the class of ’25. See photos below. Facebook0GooglePinterest0EmailPrintReddit0Tumblr0Twitter