Personal Fitness and other advanced PE electives have often been looked down upon as a free period for those who don’t want to work hard, but the truth is far from that assumption. Starting next year, AHS will join select other high schools in the county who...
Digital SAT tests have officially rolled out this testing season. More than 750,000 students have already taken the digital test since early March. The SAT has been around for nearly one hundred years and is the most common standardized test used for college and...
The boys and girls tennis teams have had a challenging start to the season with both squads sitting at a 2-10 record. Tennis is more than just a physical battle at the net, and is much more of a mental game than people think. Senior Keane Ong says his biggest...
As the spring sports season blossoms into full swing, the Atoms Baseball team has enthusiastically thrown their first pitch of the season, facing off against Falls Church and Mount Vernon. With an early record standing at 1-1, the team has experienced both the...
Every year during the Annual Art show, an artist in different art categories such as 3D Art, Studio Art, Animation and etcetera is awarded a Principal Award. The award signifies Principal DeRose’s favorite piece of art. Out of many talented artists, one of various...
Before graduating high school, many seniors struggle to determine what to pursue leading to varying diverse graduates. But for AHS alumni Desmond Fitzgerald, music was always a present figure in his life at a young age, affecting his pathway to Middle Tennessee...
With the yearly flu season approaching, it is important to be aware of how to stay protected and avoid the flu to the best of your ability. The first way to stay protected is by avoiding close contact. This method was widely used during the pandemic to...
I was born in.. Boston, Massachusetts. I went to school at.. Tufts University (Undergraduate) & Boston University (Master's) What are some of your favorite movies/books/tv-shows .. My *current* my favorite book is Dune by Frank Herbert, Breaking...
When recalling childhood memories, what first comes to mind? Many might remember the crunch of mulch beneath their feet, or the scorching heat of the sun on a hot summer...
Fashion is changing faster than ever, and microtrends are the culprit. Microtrends are fashion trends that spread fast and become unpopular just as fast. “Microtrend”...
Open Road is a popular restaurant and bar in Falls Church, right down the road from the always populated Mosaic Center. From the food to the decor, this restaurant is...