Poor Defensive EffortsAgain, harping on the same thing as last week. The defense has got to step up and play better. The highest paid defense in the NFL, giving up back-to-back 30-point weeks to the Jets and Seahawks, is just purely unacceptable. T.J. Watt who got paid some big money this offseason was very quiet…
Tag: 2025
Tired Murmors, Silent Standing: Students Reflect on Daily Pledge of Allegience
Pennsylvania is one of the 47 states that mandate schools to provide for the daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance or singing of the National Anthem. But while teachers and students basically honor the mandate, an actual out-loud recitation is not wide-spread across students. “I think everybody stands, but not everybody says it,” said…
Homecoming 2025 Comes Early – And With Mixed Emotions
Homecoming season has officially arrived at Avonworth High School—but not without a twist. In a break from tradition, this year’s dance is scheduled for September 20th, just four weeks into the school year. That’s a full month earlier than usual, and it’s thrown the student body into a whirlwind of confusion, frustration, and—yes—some excitement. In…
Gas Leak Leads to September Early Dismissal
A low level gas leak from a newly installed stove at the FCS room led to OT Fire Company, People’s Gas, and the administration choosing to send students home on Friday, September 5th. “I was really excited, but I found it annoying that we had to wait for so long for them to make a…
End Of Year In-School Buzz Cuts Return…In the New Drop Zone?
Like the last day of school in 2023, a few members of the Junior class brought their barber skills into the building…except this time, the location shifted to one of the new rooms from construction: The Drop Zone. The scale of…supporters…grew from 2023, as well as the attention the buzz cut drew from students…
Baseball Update 2025
Boys baseball finished with a tough 1 run loss to Quaker Valley, leaving the class of 2026 with a focus on a third straight trip into playoffs next season. 18-4 and a section win are the lasting highlights for the Lopes – coverage of the game from the Trib’s Don Rebel: https://tribhssn.triblive.com/in-a-tale-of-2-wild-pitches-quaker-valley-upends-avonworth-in-3a-quarterfinals/
Track 2025 Final Update
This track season saw many records broken and athletes highly motivated to consistently pursue the highest rankings. It was a year rich in unexpected developments and strong emotions. The coach proudly shared the accomplishments of his students on a Facebook post : With track & field only having 2 classifications in PA, our Avonworth/Northgate co-op…
AHS Drama wins 3 Kelly Awards
Avonworth’s musical production of “Sweeney Todd” was nominated for 12 Gene Kelly Awards. The Gene Kelly Awards are a Pittsburgh-based musical award system named after the famous actor and dancer Gene Kelly. At the Gene Kellys, Avonworth brought 3 awards home. Harmony Karwoski – Outstanding Supporting Actress: An award given to the best supporting/non-main lead…
Music Reviews – LUIDJI, TAYC, ANGELE, CLARA LUCIANI- French Artists You Should Add On Your Playlist
It’s true that the American music industry largely dominates the global scene with its diverse genres and prominent stars, often making it challenging to explore new sounds and artists from other countries. While I can’t guarantee that these recommendations will align with your specific taste, I encourage you to venture beyond the familiar. Here are…
Jenna Raine Interview Transcript
This past May, the Avonworth Journalism 2 class had the opportunity to interview rising musical artist Jenna Raine, alongside students from schools across the East Coast. Raine discussed her musical style, how her career has evolved, her songwriting process, and more. Here are the highlights from the questions Avonworth students were able to ask: Avonworth (Brune…