Mr. Annandale crowned

Posted on March 10, 2010
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Written by Haumaira Safi, Staff Writer

This year’s annual Mr. Annandale competition proved to be entertaining, interesting and exciting as senior Charles Simpson took home the crown as “Mr. Annandale.” Mr. Annandale is an annual event hosted by the AHS Leadership... Read more »

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Two senior athletes commit to college teams

Posted on March 10, 2010
Posted in Sports, Story of the Day, Top Stories

Written by Nathalie Spita, Managing Editor

The Principal’s conference room was filled with parents, coaches and other family members on Wednesday, March 10, to recognize the achievement of two student-athletes. Seniors Maggie Bermingham and Nikki Clarke were recognized for... Read more »

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Additional late buses increase learning time

Posted on March 10, 2010
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Written by Rachel Bergen and Alexa Lafferty, Photographers

On Monday March 8, Principal John Ponton issued a second set of late buses in an effort to increase learning time. This time should help students to get the extra help they need to prepare for the SOL’s. Most students like to... Read more »

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How simple bracelets are helping Haiti

Posted on March 9, 2010
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Written by Alex Davalos, Staff Writer

Telethons, benefit albums, donations via text-message and donations in general are all ways to aid those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Haiti. Many groups including the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and UNICEF have come... Read more »

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Sixty-Seven FCPS Students Named to All-State Chorus

Posted on March 9, 2010
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Written by Ben Wilson, Webmaster

Sixty-seven Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been named to the Virginia All-State Chorus for 2010 and will perform as a group April 29-May 1 at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. Additionally, 45 FCPS students... Read more »

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Battle of The Classes

Posted on March 9, 2010
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Battle of the Classes from A-Blast TV on Vimeo. Each class competes against each other in a variety of events to win money for their class.  Read More →

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Winter Sports Banquet celebrates success

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Esra Gokturk, Staff Writer

Spring is finally here and winter sports have come to a close, each team with a remarkable season. To celebrate each winter team’s accomplishments, AHS held the annual Winter Sports Banquet on Wednesday, March 3. At the banquet,... Read more »

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Top students enjoy ice cream social

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Alex Davalos, Staff Writer

As the last school bell rang on Wednesday, March 3, numerous AHS students rushed to the cafeteria to enjoy thirty minutes of ice cream heaven.  Like every other quarter, AHS held its quarterly Ice Cream Social, rewarding the top students... Read more »

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Science fair draws strong conclusions

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Charles Simpson, Co-Editor in Chief

Students produced outstanding Science Fair and Group 4 projects during the school-wide competition on Friday, Feb. 19. 29 students scored high enough to progress onto the Regional Science Fair competition “which is a bit higher than... Read more »

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SNHS holds fundraiser for change

Posted on March 4, 2010
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Written by Hilla Haidari, Staff Writer

The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) at AHS is held its first “Pennies for Patients” program to help people diagnosed with blood and marrow cancer pay for their treatment, as well as to extend research for a cure to the disease. When... Read more »

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