The Chemistry SOL will be held in the upstairs gym. May 23, 2012 at 9:52 am
Prom tickets are being sold during all lunches. May 23, 2012 at 9:48 am
Today is a Red Day. May 23, 2012 at 9:48 am
The Class of 2013 will hold their final bake sale after school outside of the cafeteria. May 23, 2012 at 9:40 am
Last year, Kate 
Grandchamp was Copy Editor for The A-Blast and checked for grammar and formatting mistakes for every publication. This is her fourth year on staff and she is People Editor with Carli Loeb, contacting Alumni, teachers and AHS students. She also maintains the Editorials column, “Kate’s Debates,” which enables her to share her perspective on the world based on her life experiences.
Kate Grandchamp, People Editor
May 11, 2012
Filed under People
Senior Mercedes Fabiana Magana is used to multiples: three screen names, two email accounts, four jobs, two names and five families. At AHS, Magana is known as Katie Sydlik. With a set of biological parents, two foster families, adoptive parents and a cumulative step/half-family, Sydlik’s... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
April 2, 2011
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Save for their cumbersome camera load, the two Afghan journalists who visited AHS on March 29 blended right in to the school’s diverse population. Here to make a documentary comparing and contrasting journalism in the US and Afghanistan, reporter Nabila Horakhsh and reporter/cameraman Raseed... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
February 24, 2011
Filed under Story of the Day, Top Stories
Wednesday, Feb. 23 marks moving-day for fourteen classes, as the new modular building is finally ready to be filled. “I heard it was supposed to happen a month ago but one of the administrators forgot to order desks,” sophomore Stephen Oakes said. Oakes’s English class will be moving... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
February 18, 2011
Filed under News, Story of the Day
Monday, Feb. 20 will mark moving-day for fourteen classes, as the new modular building will be filled. “I heard it was supposed to happen a month ago but one of the administrators forgot to order desks,” sophomore Stephen Oakes said. Oakes’s English class will be moving into the modular. The... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
February 16, 2011
Filed under News
Escorts will parade their partners’ physiques, smarts, and know-how at a school-sponsored event this February. But the people who will be ‘showing a little leg’ are Mr. Annandale contestants; males only. “Once you sign this contract, there is no going back,” senior Grace Franjie,... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
February 15, 2011
Filed under News
The colloquialism “freshman 15” has been said to be the “freshman 50” for college culinary students, who are frequently surrounded by delectable foods. The recent SkillsUSA competition may cause this to happen to AHS Culinary Arts students, while simultaneously paving the way for their... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
February 14, 2011
Filed under Sports
While the majority of the AHS wrestling team is hanging up their singlets until next year, a select few will continue to don the form-fitting uniforms for a little while longer. Junior Dane Harlowe, junior John McCollom, junior Ali Ali Musa and senior Jon Le all qualified for the state competition... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
December 16, 2010
Filed under Sports
This holiday season, middle-aged women aren’t the only ones watching their weight. The AHS wrestling team must monitor the scales as well for the winter sports season. “You know what really helps when trying to cut weight? Your mom bringing home Oreo brownies… thanks mom,” Senior... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
November 15, 2010
Filed under News
“When I found out I jumped up and down,” senior Molly Segrecci said about her acceptance into the Honors Choir program. The six seniors who proved themselves vocally skilled enough to be accepted into the Honors Chorale are Lydia Pion, Molly Segrecci, Anne Hruskoci, Joey Mazzara, BJ... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
October 27, 2010
Filed under News, Sports
On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., killing the 59 passengers aboard as well as the 125 civilians who occupied that section of the Pentagon’s office buildings. That spring, Matt Smith, a police officer for the Police Department... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
October 20, 2010
Filed under News
On Friday, Oct. 14, the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at AHS convened for the first time in the 2010-2011 school year. The kickoff began with energizing music, which played as students filed into the lecture hall in order to participate in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). The Annandale Business... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
October 11, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Photos in slideshow by Carly Bouchard Alternate identities roamed the hallways of AHS on Oct. 8, as students clad in Spandex and neon leggings showed their spirit for Homecoming Week. “[I dressed up] because it’s funny,” said freshman James Barker, who donned a Superman costume. “And... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
May 27, 2010
Filed under Lifestyles
At a glance, they seem like the rejects of a rubber factory. Once removed from the wrist, however, SillyBandz morph into the “hottest new fashion accessory.”“I bought mine at Barnes and Noble and I like them because they’re colorful, more interesting than regular bracelets, and you... (more...)
Kate Grandchamp, Staff Writer
May 10, 2010
Filed under Sports
With 12 wins and 3 losses, the female Atoms took the field Thursday against the West Potomac Wolverines, knowing that this game could make or break their ranking in the AAA Patriot District. On the starting line-up for the first time was junior Natalie Johnson, filling in for injured senior... (more...)
