• The chorus spring recital and awards night will take place in the auditorium and Clausen Hall at 7 p.m. May 22, 2012 at 6:35 am

  • SOL tests will take place in the computer labs and upstairs gym. May 22, 2012 at 6:33 am

  • IB/AP exams will take place in the upstairs gym and Clausen Hall. May 22, 2012 at 6:33 am

  • Today is a White Day. May 22, 2012 at 6:26 am

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Student stuns crowd at halftime show

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Jarod Golub and Stephen Oakes, Sports Editor and Copy Editor
April 26, 2012

“One more shot! One more shot!” could be heard coming from the gym at this year’s student-faculty basketball game halftime show on April 25. The gymnasium was packed with people, who each bought tickets for five dollars, making the total profits from the game well over 1000 dollars.... Read more »

Is sportsmanship still alive?

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Ngan Pham, Sports X-tra Editor
April 20, 2012

A hard shove by your opponent in the midst of a game and you’re on the ground. Frustration follows and you expect someone to help you up, but instead, that player walks away. In that instant, you question the very existence of sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is widely considered an extremely important... Read more »

Rowing towards success

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Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
April 20, 2012

Senior Anarosa Garcia drives 45 minutes to her practice every day after school and doesn’t finish until 7:30 p.m. She devotes entire Saturdays to competitions, yet doesn’t participate in any sport offered at AHS. Garcia participates in crew, also known as competitive rowing. “Every day I drive... Read more »

Q and A with senior Anarosa Garcia

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Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
April 18, 2012

Q. How difficult is it to balance crew with school? A.I think I pride myself in managing my time wisely. I don’t procrastinate as much and I get things done early. I do my homework in class or during lunch, but it’s really not that bad. I find sufficient time for both of them, no matter how... Read more »

Robert Griffin III brings hope to the Redskins

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William Bennett, Staff Writer
March 20, 2012

Washington Redskins fans have long wished for a franchise quarterback to bring the franchise back to it’s glory days. It appears former Baylor quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III might be the solution for the quarterback problems which have plagued the team over the past two decades. This... Read more »

Q and A with varsity tennis coach Katherine Gould

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Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
March 20, 2012

Q. What made you want to start coaching boy’s tennis? A. I’ve coached tennis for five to ten years so when there was an opportunity I jumped at it.   Q. Did you have any previous tennis experience? A. I played tennis all throughout high school and we were undefeated my senior year. I was a captain... Read more »

Youth league leaves its mark

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Yesenia Blount , Staff Writer
March 19, 2012

Junior Dakmar Erazo has developed her skills as a goalie since she joined a youth soccer team at the age of six. Playing on a youth league has not only prepared her for high school soccer, but it has also secured her vital life skills. Many other students are also former participants of youth leagues... Read more »

Balancing sports and school

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Erin Johnson and Omar Haddou , Staff Writers
February 27, 2012

After a long, grueling two-hour practice, student athletes still go home to a load of schoolwork, the size of which depends on the rigor of their course load. Some students find it hard to maintain good graders while doing a sport. Freshman Hanna Carlson is a strong three-peat athlete participating in... Read more »

From siblings to teammates

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Ngan Pham, Sports X-tra Editor
February 24, 2012

What is it like being a part of the same sports team with a person that you see on a daily basis for most of your life? Sophomore Katie McCann and freshman Jenny McCann might argue with each other on the field hockey field and at home, but they have to set aside these differences when it is game time. Most... Read more »

Concussion headbands decrease risk

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Colleen Adenan, Sports X-tra Editor
February 3, 2012

As doctors notice the increase in concussions over the years, many have contemplated ways to decrease the risk of concussions among athletes. One possible solution is the creation of the concussion headband. The ForceField FF headband was invented by Dr. C. J. Abraham. The headband was invented with... Read more »