Put a hoodie on, kick through a pile of leaves and enjoy the KFC doughnut chicken sandwich. After a busy summer of fast food chicken wars, KFC entered with this twist on the classic chicken and waffles combo. Consider yourself a privileged yinzer, too. KFC only sold these in Pittsburgh and two cities in North…
Crime Scenes Take Over Forensic Science
Murder scenes for students to explore and investigate are just not in your regular old textbooks, so Mrs. Tracey’s forensics class had to get creative in order to experience what many police officers and detectives experience daily. Recently, Mrs. Tracey’s forensics class wrapped up their crime scene projects. These involved creating a crime scene and…
Stepping Into Awareness With Socktober Donations
This October the Service-learning class is throwing a Sock Drive (Socktober) to support The Claire Marie Foundation. Students and teachers, if they choose to donate, will bring a pair of fluffy socks to the Service Learning room, and drop them in a box and that will be shipped off to the woman who suffers from…
Mxmtoon Music Review – Sad Uke Music With Bouncy Bits of Light
Picture this: It is 11:00PM on a Sunday. Rain gently caresses the windows. Your reflection stares back at you. Insomnia strikes again. The melatonin doesn’t work. Counting sheep doesn’t work. Taking a bath doesn’t work. You put on your headphones: “When the sun peaks out, I sit outside to bask in my tiny bit of…
Pens Season Opener: Thoughts From Around Avonworth
The Pittsburgh Penguins kick off their 2019-2020 hockey season tonight, Thursday, October 3rd. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on the new season ahead. Senior Rachel Shaffner was visibly exhilarated as she was prompted on her thoughts about the Penguins’ new season. “I hope they will do better. From what I saw in the preseason it…
School in the Dark? Power Surge Cuts Electricity to the High School But Classes Continue
After a week of endless spirit and high energy activities, like newly decorated hallways and a glow-in-the-dark pep rally with an appearance from the Chick-Fil-A cow, Avonworth experiences yet another surprise. A power outage. Around 7:15 AM on Wednesday, October 2nd, there were multiple firework-like green explosions behind the baseball field. 9th Grade Honors…
Black Light Energizes Homecoming Rally 2019
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Sunflowers, freckles, and memes, oh my! Painting Senior Parking Spots
On Sunday Sept. 22nd, 2019, seniors Meghan Osekowski, Meghan Kantenwein, Dominique Raught, Kaylee Madey, and Natalie Marshall painted their parking spots with the help of their friends. Ranging from brilliant sunflowers to jokes about freckles, the first round of students artistically demonstrated their personal interests, recovering from their academically-driven schedules. “The main goal is to…
State of the Steelers: Disarray, or a New Beginning?
With three straight losses and the season-ending injury of Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers head into week four looking to be in a state of complete disarray. Avonworth students gave their thoughts on whether the Steelers are in trouble long-term, or if the Steelers are in a period of growing pains, bound for future successes. Senior…
A Court Filled With Friendship – Avonworth’s 2019 Homecoming Court Selections
With the school year at full pace and summertime fading away, Avonworth prepares for its annual homecoming dance. Students ranging from eager freshman to experienced seniors look forward to the event yearly, as it holds a time of school spirit and unforgettable teenage memories. This year’s homecoming court exemplifies what many believe to be a…