• The District Swim Tournament will begin at 5:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:57 am

  • The District Dive Tournament will begin at 1:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:56 am

  • Varsity girls basketball will face West Potomac at home at 7:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:55 am

  • Varsity boys basketball will face West Potomac away tonight at 7:30 p.m. January 27, 2012 at 7:55 am

  • ESOL WIDA testing continues in the cafeteria. January 27, 2012 at 7:54 am

  • The FCPS School Board voted 11-1 last night to restore mid-level honors classes January 27, 2012 at 7:54 am

  • Today is a Red Day. January 27, 2012 at 7:53 am

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SNHS kicks of “Pennies for Patients”

Dana Filipczyk , Staff Writer

January 27, 2012

The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) held a presentation in the auditorium during Atom Time on Jan. 26 to promote “Pennies for Patients,” a yearly campaign that raises funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. SNHS members explained the... READ MORE »»

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School board votes to implement mid-range honors courses

Annie Curran, Co-Editor in Chief

January 26, 2012

Students have two curricular roads they can follow in FCPS. They can take the standard class route, or they can take IB or AP classes. What about the students who want more of a challenge than what is offered in standard classes, but are not quite ready... READ MORE »»

Braddock District Member Megan McLaughlin supports the measure.

Pack-the-Pit

Wrestlers take on Lake Braddock in annual Pack the Pit

Sam Converse, Staff Writer

January 25, 2012

AHS’s upstairs gym was filled with students and parents cheering on the wrestling team in their annual Pack the Pit meet on Jan 25 against Lake Braddock. The meet began at 7:00 p.m., marking one of the team’s last competitions before districts. “It’s... READ MORE »»

An AHS wrestler takes on his opponent in last year's Pack the Pit. The Atoms will battle the Bruins tonight in the yearly event.

World-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will be performing selections from "Wish Upon a Star" tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Grammy-nominated violinist performs at AHS

Andrea Melendez, Staff Writer

January 25, 2012

AHS welcomed Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker on Jan. 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium to celebrate young musicians and motivate them to stay on with the music program. Baker began playing at the age of 4 and is best known for her accomplishments... READ MORE »»

World-renowned violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will be performing selections from "Wish Upon a Star" tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Students completed their IB English oral exams from Jan. 18-25.

Students conclude IOCs

Marissa Uriarte, Staff Writer

January 25, 2012

Seniors scramble nervously throughout the day as the infamous Individual Oral Commentaries (IOCs) continue. Held in the AHS Neighborhood Center next to the modular, the IB English oral exams are completed by students during an assigned block in which... READ MORE »»

Students completed their IB English oral exams from Jan. 18-25.

International

Made In China

Made In China

Joe Sehrer, Staff Writer

Walking through the halls of AHS, one will see an eager competition of name brand clothes, shoes and accessories. The North Face, Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas and Vera... read story

January 11, 2012 • 0 comments

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Editorials

The true purpose of the holidays

The true purpose of the holidays

Chloe Loving, Staff Writer

As you walk around D.C. and enjoy the beautiful city, you notice a homeless man further up the street. You silence the change in your pocket and think to yourself, I’m sure... read story

January 25, 2012 • 0 comments

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Weekend

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Q&A with Kazaxe Instructor Mimi Bom

Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor

Q: How did you become an instructor for Kazaxe? A: I’ve been an instructor for three years. At first I was just a student at Asuka’s class, but then I got addicted to... read story

January 13, 2012 • 0 comments

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In-Depth

Students missing from political discussion

Students missing from political discussion

Dana Filipczyk, Staff Writer

For those interested in politics, every four years, it “that time” again. The new presidential election season is gearing up, the Republican Party presidential primaries... read story

January 13, 2012 • 0 comments

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Lifestyles

What do your dreams say?

What do your dreams say?

Rowan Shartel, Lifestyles Editor

We’ve all had dreams before. Some we remember, some we forget and some are just plain strange. “My favorite dream that I have ever had was that I helped write the Declaration... read story

January 12, 2012 • 0 comments

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Arts & Entertainment

Alcatraz: hit or miss?

Alcatraz: hit or miss?

Marissa Uriarte, Staff Writer

FOX’s new midseason sci-fi crime thriller created by Lost’s executive producer J.J. Abrams has viewers buzzing. Based of the infamous prison on Alcatraz Island on the... read story

January 23, 2012 • 0 comments

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