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AHS Boundary Changes
Concerned AHS students, parents, staff, faculty, coaches, and community members protest the cursory changes to the schools attendance boundaries at an FCPS school board meeting.
How to "save a life" How to "save a life"
The "Save a Life" tour arrives at AHS to promote sobriety and...
The Grandmaster is graciously honored The Grandmaster is graciously honored
Standing in the center of a circle of students and alumni reminiscing and...
Volleyball gets a new coach Volleyball gets a new coach
On the heels of a subpar fall volleyball season in which the team finished with...
 
Sports
Boys soccer goes to regionals
The boys varsity soccer team had a long, hard road to districts.  From day...
Track competes in district...
As the end of the season appraches the Atoms are looking ahead to the State...
Baseball falls in second round
Entering district play as the fourth seed in the district, the AHS baseball...

Arts
Local artists, big ideas
Artists show off their creativity in area galleries
Artwork by Mauricio
Mauricio Veizaga takes great pride in the precision and detail that goes into his portraits.
Union Street Performance Dates
If you want to know the next time you can catch Union Street live, here are the dates and locations.

Editorials
Facebook etiquette
It was the first Friday in February and Fred freakishly fled to his computer. He flopped down, flicked on the screen...
New voting procedure is...
Students test the new method of voting online
Economic creativity: both...
The need for weed has increased in America
Swine flu- not all it’s...
As teens, we are used to being told by our parents that we are too dramatic.  “Oh, who cares if you...
Iran should not have nuclear...
The U.S. should take measures to stop nukes in Iran
International
Student affected by conflict
Sophomore Waleed Karimullah talks about his opinion on the conflict in Pakistan
Fighting forces refugees to...
The government’s fight against the Taliban brings violence to Pakistan
Not Your Loveable Captain Jack
Students voice disagreement with actions of the pirates
Sports-Xtra
FCA dodgeball event a success
Over 120 kids were at the Immanuel Bible Church's gymnasium on March 21 for the FCA Dodgeball Tournament
Soccer comes naturally to the...
Sisters playing together in their 5th straight season have built great on-field chemistry
Practice surely makes perfect
Nathan and Ryan Miller share their experiences growing up with lacrosse


Friday, July 3rd: White Day; - Full Flex Schedule
Announcements:

The list of seniors has been posted in the Cafeteria.  Please check the list to see if your name is spelled correctly.

Die-ing to graduate Die-ing to graduate
Crashed car on display to dissuade students from drinking and driving after prom

 
The sights of the city The sights of the city
AHS Boys Lacrosse vs Oakton AHS Boys Lacrosse vs Oakton
The Atoms Boys Lacrosse team falls to Oakton 6-12Full Story
Kites Unite Over D.C. Kites Unite Over D.C.
The Smithsonian Kite Festival on the national mallFull Story

Nielsen's Nielsen's
Check out these local ice cream parlors and decide which you will head to this summer to indulge...
KaleidoScoops KaleidoScoops
Check out these local ice cream parlors and decide which you will head to this summer to indulge...
Maggie Moo's Maggie Moo's
Check out these local ice cream parlors and decide which you will head to this summer to indulge...
Country stars come together Country stars come together
The summer was kicked off, for some, at McDonald's annual WMZQ fest featuring some of country music's hottest stars.Full Story
A heavenly glimpse of hell A heavenly glimpse of hell
After a much anticipated release, this film lives up to its hype.Full Story
A Heavenly Glimpse at Hell A Heavenly Glimpse at Hell
Angel's and Demons proves to be a sinfully delight for theater-goersFull Story

How do you study for finals? How do you study for finals?
Is the way you’re studying going to get you a good grade on your final?Full Story
Different classes, different finals Different classes, different...
While some teachers give written final exams, others have thought of more creative optionsFull Story
Hot Picks for 2009-10 Electives Hot Picks for 2009-10...
Students meet with their counselors to discuss the many possibilities for electives next year...Full Story


    
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Daily News
Teacher honored Teacher honored
Biology teacher Claudia Lemus is selected as the 2008-2009 NHS Teacher of the Year
Boy's lacrosse team defeated at districts Boy's lacrosse team...
After the girl's victory, the boy's lacrosse team falls in battle for district title
Students begin IB/AP testing Students begin IB/AP...
IB students complete their first week of intensive testing. The week has caused varied degrees of stress and anxiety...
Weather hinders spring sports Weather hinders spring...
Weather can play an important part in the lives of Americans. It affects what we wear, what transportation we use, and...

I Believe In...
Cameron Cameron
It was he winter of 1996 near Richmond, Virginia. A broken...
Zach Zach
I believe that all American citizens should support our...
Gus Gus
I believe that golf is a perfect allegory to life. I love...
Emma Emma
I believe in individuality. It makes a person who they are,...





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