Today is Sunday, February 5, 2012. February 5, 2012 at 1:06 pm
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. The fundraising events will take place from Feb. 6 through Mar. 2. “I really... Read more »
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 for the rigor of a IB or AP class? The FCPS School... Read more »
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 four and is best known for her accomplishments in classical music. She is known all over... Read more »
Abby Converse, Staff Writer
January 25, 2012
The Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) and Peer Mediators are celebrating a week-long event called National No Name -Calling Week, to raise awareness about bullying and to encourage students to not insult, tease or bully others. The event began on Jan. 23, and will end on Jan. 27. Along with the event, the... Read more »
Shamaim Syed, Photographer
January 24, 2012
On Jan. 19, 2012, freshmen got out of bed early, while the rest of the students slept in for the last time this year. The Freshman Transition Program, which was designed to help freshmen adjust to high school, ended half way through the school year. There are many factors as to why the program ended... Read more »
Yesenia Blout, Staff Writer
January 21, 2012
Decorations, parents and team cheers filled Mount Vernon RECenter on Jan. 20 as the swim and dive team prepared for its final meet of the regular season. Not only was it the last meet, but it was also Senior Night. Bouquets of balloons, roses and hand-painted banners filled the pool area. Volunteers... Read more »
Annie Curran, Co-Editor in Chief
January 20, 2012
During Atom Time on Jan. 20, some of AHS‘s top leaders gathered in the dance room for the second Student Congress meeting of the year. The purpose of the organization is to brainstorm ideas about how to make the school a better place. Director of Student Activities Karl Kerns was also present to... Read more »
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
January 18, 2012
The three-day weekend was made possible by a past leader of social change: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial services for the deceased King were held across the nation, including at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. For many, Jan. 16 was a chance to thank King for his contributions... Read more »
Sarthak Batra, Staff Writer
January 18, 2012
On Jan. 17 at 7:15 a.m., a taxi was seen tipped over in a ditch directly outside of AHS on Park Lane. The incident, whose cause is unknown, resulted in backed up traffic heading toward the school. Senior Kardo Omerbell was in the car behind the taxi. He got out of his car and was casually walking towards... Read more »
Dana Filipczyk , Staff Writer
January 9, 2012
The ninth annual International Baccalaureate (IB) ceremony was held on Jan. 5 in the auditorium during W4 and Atom Time. The 2011 IB Diploma candidates returned to receive their actual diplomas after two years of hard work, and to offer advice to the current and anticipated candidates. “We could not... Read more »
Video Recap of the 4th Annual STAND Benefit Concert that was held on January 20th, 2012. By the end of the night, $1,175 had been raised for STAND. Made By Troy Callahan, Videographer
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