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
Megan Flynn is a junior and is one of the People editors for the A-blast. She joined the A-blast staff her sophomore year, as a staff writer. She plays field hockey and soccer for AHS and hopes to continue being a part of the A-blast staff next year.
Megan Flynn, Lifestyles Editor
May 3, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles
Makeup can be used to convey many messages and can be worn in a multitude of different ways. Makeup can be part of a daily routine before leaving the house, a quick fix to under eye circles, or used to play up your eyes on a night out. Whatever the use, e.l.f makeup products can be worn to... (more...)
Megan Flynn
February 27, 2012
Filed under People
Finding a job is no easy task for adults or teens, but many AHS students are doing their research and picking up applications to become employed. Whatever their reason, whether it be extra spending money for Friday nights or money to be saved for college, getting a job is a big responsibility... (more...)
Megan Flynn, People Editor
May 16, 2011
Filed under People
Prom: the elite social event of high school that is anticipated and planned since the beginning of freshman year. One of the major perks of being a senior, the ability to attend prom is part of a senior’s final goodbye to high school life. AHS Prom has been planned by senior class officers... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
March 25, 2011
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Daily practices, after school rehearsals and hard work finally paid off March 19 when chorus competed at District Chorus Festival, resulting in three Superior ratings and one Excellent at West Potomac High School. “Festival is like the SOL for chorus, adjudication for tone quality, vocal... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
March 8, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
In today’s world many, people feel that they cannot function without their trusty cell phones. From texting to tip calculators and apps that cover everything in between, cell phones have become a basic necessity. Most cell phone users try to upgrade old phones for the latest and greatest,... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
February 10, 2011
Filed under Sports
Déjà vu occurred for the varsity girls basketball team as they yet again were defeated by the West Springfield Spartans on Feb. 8. This 67-44 loss marked the end of a three-game win streak with wins over Lee, West Potomac and Woodson, and dropped the Atoms overall record to 11-9. On Jan.... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
December 20, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Magazines, newspapers and internet pages would be nothing without the work of photographers. But what goes into taking the pictures you see in everyday media? Alex Wong of Getty Images came to AHS to explain just that. He is a professional photographer that attended AHS’s second Meet the... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
December 16, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
“You’re Fired!” This is a phrase no one wants to hear, especially the candidates on NBC’s hit series, “The Apprentice.” “The Apprentice,” created in 2004, is a show featuring Donald Trump that tests the knowledge and abilities of a number of different candidates, all ranging... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
November 30, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day
“Don’t be a bystander.” That was the main message of the STAND club presentation during flex on Nov. 18. STAND is a student run organization developed to raise awareness on genocide and how to achieve a more peaceful world. The main theme of the presentation was Darfur, which is a... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
October 15, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Togas, painted faces, and floods of red and white were evident in the Annandale High School hallways on Friday, October 15th to celebrate the last day of Homecoming week. Students have been dressing up and showing their school spirit everyday for the past week in various outfits and costumes... (more...)
Megan Flynn, Staff Writer
October 8, 2010
Filed under Academics, Top Stories
It’s time for a wakeup call; gone are the long summer days and workless nights. It may feel like school has just started but it’s already halfway through the first quarter. With the stress of sports, clubs and looking for colleges, students had to factor in time for their schoolwork... (more...)
