Heritage Night 2010

Posted on February 26, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Jeff Shim and CJ Aftergut International Editor and Staff Writer

Heritage Night is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It is an opportunity for all of the diverse cultures at Annandale to show off their rich heritage. Led by ESOL teacher Georgiana Tomisato, the night will have a variety... Read more »

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Members of the AHS community reach out to help Haiti

Posted on February 19, 2010
Posted in International, News

Written by Annie Curran and Jeff Shim International Editors

Almost a month after the devastating earthquake struck the already destitute country, AHS students, teachers and members of the community are reaching out to help the victims in Haiti. “My family donated some money to help the people... Read more »

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AHS Prepares for the Just World Festival

Posted on February 19, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Haumaira Safi Staff Writer

Students are filled with anxiety and excitement as they diligently prepare for one of AHS’ most prized events: the annual Just World Festival. According to AHS science teacher and co-sponsor of the Just World Festival Kimberly... Read more »

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Annandale American Stories: Erfan Behnam

Posted on February 4, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Erfan Behnam

I could not believe how hard it was to leave my country. I had to leave my country in a night and leave all my memories and people. Saying goodbye to people who I knew for a real long time, traveling from Iran to the U.S. and having... Read more »

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Annandale American Stories: Vania Jeizan

Posted on February 4, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Vania Jeizan

Do you know what the differences between Iran and the U.S. are? Sometimes it is really difficult to imagine them in our mind. The three major differences between the U.S. and Iran are the language and alphabet, weather, and church. First... Read more »

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American Stories: Amadeus Luara

Posted on January 27, 2010
Posted in Audio, International

Freshman Amadeus Luara is originally from Bolivia. In this installment of American Stories, he will discuss how he had to adapt to life in the U.S. Here is his story: I never thought I would change my life. Everything was so different... Read more »

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The change of the United States health care reform

Posted on January 27, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Stephenie Kyeremeh

The United States’  current health care reform is leaving millions of people uninsured. Over 47 million people don’t have health insurance. 8.7 million of uninsured people are children. When asked if she had health care insurance... Read more »

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American Stories: Dat Nguyen

Posted on January 15, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Dat Ngyen, from Vietnam

Adapting to the United States: “Difficult or Easy?”: What happens if you don’t want to adapt to the U.S? You can be alone and so bored if you don’t want to adapt. When I came here I didn’t have friend before I went to school... Read more »

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Robot teacher sparks controversy

Posted on January 14, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Bria White Staff Writer

Do you remember your kindergarten teacher?  Chances are you would if she were a robot, which is an experience some kids in Japan are getting. From comic books to sci-fi movies, humans have been pondering the usage of technology to... Read more »

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Wake up Somalia!

Posted on January 14, 2010
Posted in International

Written by Patricia ONeill staff writer

As students in one of the top school districts in the country, it is sometimes easy to take education for granted. But for students in Somalia, receiving a quality education is most often an unaffordable luxury. “WakeUpSomalia,”... Read more »

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