Friday, January 6th was the last day AHS students will walk into the Counseling Office to see Mr. Como and not see Mrs. Clark first. For twenty-two years, she has worked within the district, and for nineteen of those, assisting a very grateful Mr. Como in the counseling office. What most students don’t know is…
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Avonworth E-Sports Beats Rival North Catholic
Captained by Junior Jackson Shields, Avonworth E-Sports beat the two-time state champs North Catholic 3-1 in a best of 5 series. Avonworth remains undefeated and the Trojans had their first loss of the season. “This is a HUGE deal,” wrote Mrs. Shumaker, faculty general manager of the esports team, “Their team has a player who…
All Time Low Course Score At Shannopin Among Success Stories For 2021-2022 Golf Team
With the season winding down, it’s very safe to say that the Avonworth-Northgate golf team has been having an excellent season, thanks in part to a large number of students interested in the sport. The best part? The majority of them are sophomores. “Golf is actually a co-operative sport meaning that we share it…
Close to 50 Seniors and Juniors attend Penn State University College Visit On Campus
Most adults today think that millennials are all about tech, but when it comes to their future after high school, they want to find out more about it face to face. “I think it is better to hear directly from someone that’s from that college and knows about it” said Dakota Fritts, one of almost…
PowderPuff Photos
Photos taken by Welcome Tjelmeland for the game held on Thursday, November 12th at Lenzer Field. The two teams, 12th and 10th vs 11th and 9th, competed with over twelve girls on each team, coached by a mix of Varsity Boys football players. In the end, 11th and 9th shut out 12th and 10th on…
Comments and Corrections for Fall ’15 Issue
Corrections for sports coverage: Junior Spencer Haver offered the following corrections about the soccer program: “The boys played Sewickley Academy in the semi-finals, not quarter-finals, and won 2-1, not 1-0. Bishop Canevin was a quarter-final game, not semi-final. The girls team did not go to Highmark Stadium for a playoff game.” Further correction for Thai…
A Tale of Two Homecomings Continued
In light of the news that homecoming would be held in the high school gym, the class officers thought of trying to make the unfortunate situation better by making the homecoming dance a “rave”. The “AvonRave” would include black lights, neon paint, strobe lights and techno music. While the idea of a rave would be…
January Starts, Ends with 2 Hour Delays
Students and teachers alike were satisfied with this January’s abundance of two hour delays instead of cancellations. Out of 20 student days, 5 were delayed due to the usual winter mix of snowy and icy road conditions along with below zero temperatures. “I do like spring break, but I wouldn’t mind one or two snow days,” said…
Fall Sports Online Recap
Varsity Golf Boys Soccer and Cross Country are not the only teams improving their game; this season, Caroline Carlson, ‘16, made history by becoming the first female AHS golfer to qualify for the State Golf Competition. “I’m really thrilled! In the past two years I haven’t even qualified. I ended [WPIALS] with a bang,” said…
Avonworth Wins at Highmark Stadium for Second Straight Year
Both varsity soccer teams emerged victorious after their games at Highmark Stadium on Monday, September 22nd. The girls upset long-time section rival Vincentian Academy 2-1 in a match that was equal until the final buzzer. The boys defeated Chartiers-Houston in a 5-0 conquest. The scoreboard was only part of the triumph. Due to the amount of…