With most of this new 22-23 season already underway, there was no special interest in the Steelers vs Bengals game. But that quickly changed after the opening kickoff and a powerful first drive of defense from the Steelers, which was led by reigning Defensive Player of the…
Nittany Lions Fans Enjoy 2-0 Start to 22 Season
To the delight of many Nittany Lion football fans, Penn State University is again making its way back to the top of the NCAA rankings. With a hard-fought win against Purdue University 35-31 and a crushing victory over Ohio 46-10, Penn State sits at 2-0 and up to #22 out of 25 on the NCAA…
21st Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks Observed With Flag Memorial
21 years ago today, tragedy struck our nation. High school students today don’t remember what happened on that day, but we have been taught to remember all of the courageous people that passed on that day. At the beginning of Mod F/G Dr. Dwulit gave a speech over the loudspeaker. https://www.instagram.com/p/CiX9oRmr2LY/ Mrs. Dwuilt’s announcement: “It…
Steelers Fans OK With Trubisky, Placing Hope in Pickett as 22-23 NFL Season Starts
Steelers fans watching the playoff loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL season reflected over the end of an era. For every student in Avonworth, Ben Roethlisberger has always been the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This leaves the fanbase with worries about who can replace the role of the Super…
First Days of 22-23 School Year Introduce Stricter Rules for AHS Students
One week into the 22-23 school year, over 550 students finished off their late August days adjusting to a number of new regulations. Many students are not thrilled with the new rule of “Wake Up Wednesdays”. Students in 11th and 12th grade are now required to come into school every Wednesday for LEAD, the first…
Staff, Students Show Loyalties to Pitt, WVU As Backyard Brawl Returns
Pitt and WVU gear were spotted around the high school as alumni and fans anticipated the first football match between the schools in over a decade. After Mod B, the Pitt fight song played over the loudspeaker as well. Pitt enters the season as ACC champ and ranked in the top 20th nationally. ESPN’s FPI…
AP US History Inspires Unique Artwork
Junior Zoe Trexel added onto the lively and often tangential atmosphere of cartoons drawn by classmate Jack Blaser across Mr. Mancini’s whiteboards in room 307. Here is a look at Trexel’s artwork, Blaser’s artwork, and the end result of Mancini’s Bread showing a little bit of public support. Mr Tuffiash posted this picture through Avonews…
Niomi’s Notes, Final Edition – Transcript of Niomi’s Speech of Distinction, Class of 2022 Graduation
Editor’s Note: This is a transcript of Niomi’s speech she delivered during graduation, the evening of June 3rd, 2022, at Lenzer Field. Thank you Mrs. Dwulit…. Good evening families and friends, Every single one of us in the class of 2022 has made mistakes. Even if we’re not sure we actually learned from them,…
Final School Day of 2021-2022 Features SHOUT Fundraisers for Feeding America
June 3rd, 2022 featured the first ever SHOUT event “Last Day of School Thon”, which raised over $70 for Feeding America. Movies, Esports and Board Games, and a Trench Warfare simulation were the options across rooms throughout the high school. Mod H featured a Knockout game of select staff versus students to end the school…
Avonews Guide To Local Donuts, National Donut Day 2022
Try one of these four local options for donuts: the first, a classic exclusively in Bellevue, the second, a brand new vegan bakery, and the final two are corporate mainstays. Lincoln Bakery Donuts, Lincoln Bakery, Bellevue Staff sample: Sprinkle Variety, vanilla and chocolate frosted, all vanilla batter, including one long john Recommend for: class parties,…