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
Christine is one of the two News Editors here at The A-Blast. Though she spends most of her time in the lab, she is often found playing golf, or reading a good book. Christine is very much involved in the AHS community – she plays golf on the school team, and is also president of Key Club.
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
April 25, 2012
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
The Class of 2014 will be hosting the very last Fuddruckers night fundraiser on April 26 and will last from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fuddruckers will be closing the Annandale restaurant on Backlick Rd. on April 29, following financial troubles. “I think it’s really unfortunate [that Fuddruckers... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
April 12, 2012
Filed under Health, Top Stories
Spring break has given students and the building itself a fresh start. The first floor classrooms in the science hallway that were previously affected by moldy ceiling tiles have had the water-damaged ceiling pipes replaced during spring break. The ceiling pipes were damaged during the flood-esque... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
March 29, 2012
Filed under News
The lights dimmed, the audience wildly applauded and the curtains closed on over 80 performers, all singing “We are the world” by Michael Jackson in unison. Heritage Night, which took place on March 15, was the last time many senior performers would take the stage. Heritage Night featured... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
March 12, 2012
Filed under Health, News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Sports, gyms, salads, protein shakes and toned athletes are some of the things we usually associate with the word “healthy.” Achieving the ultimate nirvana of looking and feeling healthy may seem out of reach, but juniors Abigail Palacios and Nardos Assefa want to make getting fit easier... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
March 3, 2012
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
The It’s Academic team competed in a playoff match today, Mar. 2, at NBC Studios. AHS was up against two schools from Maryland: Walt Whitman HS and Montgomery Blair HS. Senior captain Andy Tran and juniors Olivia Buckley and Kevin Kwok competed against the two schools. The final score was... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
February 28, 2012
Filed under News, Top Stories
Heritage Night, the largest cultural talent showcase of the year, will be held on March 15. It will feature acts ranging from graceful Vietnamese dances to the rich dances from West Africa. A few of the acts have been preparing for a long time, while others have only just started. “I’ve... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
February 22, 2012
Filed under Sports, Story of the Day, Top Stories
For those who are athletically gifted, spring sports tryouts come easy. For those who aren’t, or haven’t continually been involved in sports, spring sports tryouts have already began to pose a challenge. Sports were not sophomore Amanda Singh’s forte until she tried out for winter track... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
February 8, 2012
Filed under News
It’s less than 15 miles away, though maybe more than 30 minutes with traffic. It’s the home of the legislative branch of the U.S. government, but many students have never been there. Sophomore Katherine Ross has not had the time to visit the Capitol, but will get the opportunity now that... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
January 18, 2012
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
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... (more...)
Christine Tamir, Copy Editor
September 6, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
History teacher Jonathan York looks at a new online textbook, which all non-IB history teachers with receive. When most students come home from school, they immediately go onto the Internet. Some log onto Facebook or Twitter without giving a thought to their homework, resulting in it never... (more...)
