Due to a newly added Wellness Policy, the Journalism 1 class celebrated the traditional Core News Values party a bit differently. Pre-portioned treats, following the calory counts outlined within the USDA Smart Snacks In School May 2022 guidelines, were set out in the pub lab prior to the party to avoid a key aspect of…
Tag: 2024

Fall Play 2024: Auditorium Construction Forces Off Campus Rehearsals and Performances
Producing two full-length shows per year (one straight play in the fall and one musical in the spring), AHS Theatre has reached noticeable accomplishments in the 2000’s, including multiple Kelly Award winners, sellout show runs, and graduates who continue into professional careers. However, due to auditorium renovations which started late spring 2024, there are some…

Is The Viral “iPhone Pinky Dent” A Real Thing?
As a Journalism 1 student, I interviewed people about the infamous “iPhone Pinky Dent” whether or not they have it or have heard about it. Most students at Avonworth have a social media platform where they can post, read, or watch what is happening now or about anything. Most of the time, their social media…

Spirit Week Mardi Gras Style 2024: Photo Gallery
A Mardi Gras theme for Homecoming partied over into spirit week for 2024. Traditional themes like PJ day on Monday and Twin Day on Tuesday were followed by more recent trends, Country v Country Club on Wed and White Lie Day on Thursday. Friday was the first Color War day of the school year, setting…

Homecoming: All You Need to Know
With Avonworth entering October, Homecoming is on the minds of many. However, with an increase in budget, a few changes are being made to this year’s dance. This year’s Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 12th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from 7 pm-10 pm. Tickets will be sold starting Monday,…

Club Fair Highlight: Student Council 2024
Student Council is a peer-led organization that gives a voice to the student body; the Club Fair was an excellent opportunity to ask representatives some questions about how the club operates, why getting involved in Avonworth’s decisions is important, and how students can participate. Sienna Schwartz, a senior, operated the Student Council booth at the…

Club Fair 2024 Returns With Full Gym Setup
Wednesday, September 25th during LEAD marked the return of the Club Fair in the full gymnasium. Last year, due to construction, part of the gym was set for a temporary hallway, and administration set the club fair within the temporary borders. This year, the setup returned to a large U shape and representatives for over…

Club Fair Highlight: Key Club 2024
The Avonworth Key Club ran a table at the Club Fair on Wednesday, September 25, and provided students with information about the club and a Google classroom code. Key Club is open to all High School grade levels and provides students with a wide variety of optional community service opportunities. Students may use these volunteer…

September 2024 Photo Gallery
Students finished out the first month of the 2024-2025 school year with a campus noticeably into year two of construction. See below for glimpses of hallways, decor, and a look around AHS. Photos from social media editor Caroline Boothby and members of Journalism 1, including Paxon Masters who contributed the feature image.

Camp Guyasuta 2024 Reflections
Camp Guyasuta is a non-profit organization in O’Hara Township. “Camp Guyastuta is legitly my favorite day of the year every year,” said English teacher Mr.Wells Camp Guyasuta offers kids and adults active lessons to learn the value of teamwork as they go through different activities that require teamwork to succeed. Students were challenged to…