The six seniors from the class of 2024 pictured below take a state championship, multiple state playoff wins, section championships, WPIAL honors, hundreds of hits and pitchers taking over 600 strikeouts with them as they graduate Friday, May 31st. With the early ending of 23-24 due to construction on the HS campus, the last game…
2024 Track and Field – PIAA Gold and Top 3 Finishes End Season
A reprint of the message on the AHS announcements: -CONGRATULATIONS to Hayzes Robinson who won gold in the PIAA track championships! Also, congratulations to the girls 4X400 relay–Hayzes Robinson, Gianna Babusci, Julia Doherty and Grace Ermlich. who placed 3rd in the PIAA track championships! Way to go girls!! Grace Ermlich, Gianna Babusci, Hayzes Robinson &…
Guest Editorial from Reese Theobold: Why are AHS Students Not Reading, AP tests, Why Do Students Feel Unmotivated after AP Exams are done?
Why are Students Not Reading? Every year of school we take an English class, and ever year we read at least one or two books in that class. But those books never seem to captivate us the way our independent reading or streaming shows might. So why do we get so bored reading books for…
Guest Editorials from Reese Theobold: The Legacy of Lucy Ha
The Legacy of Lucy Ha On June 23rd of 2022, my family had the pure luck of receiving Lucy Ha as our exchange student for the school year. I was the one who had led the charge of having an exchange student, as my sister was going off to college and I was terrified of…
Guest Editorials from Rocco D’Ambrosio: Brain Rot, Ai on X, Trombone Life, AHS Identity, Are Current Events Relevant Enough to Students At AHS?
Brain Rot The term “brain rot” content on social media refers to a category characterized by its bizarre, nonsensical, or even disturbing nature. These types of posts, videos, or memes prioritize shock value over quality, aiming to capture your attention through weirdness. Examples include viral challenges like the “Skibidi Challenge,” where participants mimic a peculiar…
Guest Editorials From Ben Hayes: Life with Abdul
Abdul’s cooking Before my parents officially became the legal guardians of Abdul Wahab, he would often come over to our house to hangout and get to know everyone better. One thing he repeatedly told me is how skillful of a cook he was, which I was reluctant to believe. Mainly due to my belief that…
Guest Editorials from Claire Boughton: 4-day School Week Comes to PA? Trombone Island, Girl Gamers,
The Four-Day School Week: A Shift in Pennsylvania Education In recent times, a growing trend has emerged in education across the United States, including Pennsylvania: adopting the four-day school week. At the end of last year, Governor Josh Shapiro signed a public school code allowing a four-day school week to emerge from schools in Pennsylvania….
Guest Editorials from Lulu Sweeney: Friendship Intensity, Internet Slang, Travel, Family, and Faith
Do boys have less intense, personal friendships than girls? Being around boys all my life from having brothers, cousins, and classmates, I’ve come to an understanding that there is a significant difference between females and males and the ways they act in friendships. This came to my attention when I saw the hesitation to show…
Guest Editorials from Sydney Savatt: Coughlin’s Law Restaurant Review, Sisters in Softball, Pickleball Overview, Healthy Summer Plans, Stanley Bottles Overhyped?
New Beginnings: Welcome Coughlin’s Law to Our Community For a while, many community members have been complaining about the lack of restaurants right in our district. Although Goodfellas is a great option for dinner and is very close, being one of the only restaurants in the district, the novelty can wear off after a while….
Into The Woods Wins 6 Gene Kelly Awards
Avonworth’s spring musical production of Into the Woods swept the Gene Kelly Awards for High School Musical Theater on Saturday, May 25th at the Benedum Theatre, winning 6 awards. Photos are from an in-school assembly performance in the high school auditorium on March 18th, featuring selections from throughout the show. Best Musical IMG_5201 Best Vocal Ensemble…