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
Omnia is the International page co-editor. This is her second year on The A-Blast. She loves learning about the the diversity and different cultures that encompass Annandale High School. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, The Just World Club, MSA and is a LearnServe fellow. In her limited spare time she enjoys listening to music and watching Netflix reruns.
Omnia Saed , Editorials Editor
May 14, 2012
Filed under Editorials
“She only got in because she’s black.” Admit it, you’ve either thought of it in your head, said it aloud or heard it from someone else. It has become an idea that permeates through the college admissions process. And as the Supreme Court looks to review the concept of Affirmative Action... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
April 24, 2012
Filed under International
I have always been a proud Sudanese American. Both my parents were born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan, and since I have lived in America most of my life, I’ve only been to Sudan once. Yet, I still knew about my parents’ heritage and culture which in turn created my own. As cheesy as... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
February 29, 2012
Filed under International
Recent studies show that Virginia leads the U.S. in interracial marriages, a trend that is mirrored by AHS couples, who not only differ in race, but also culture and ethnicity. “I think [diversity at AHS] provides a greater opportunity for diversity in relationships,” junior Kurtis Neal... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
February 2, 2012
Filed under International
As the global fast food pandemic seems to be on the rise and the international obesity rate increases, Forbes magazine published its annual World’s Healthiest Countries report; spotlighting countries who have created healthy habits amidst an unhealthy world. Holding the title as the world’s... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
January 6, 2012
Filed under International
2011 became the year of revolutions as citizens around the world revolted for their rights. With the year coming to a quick end, there’s no doubt that 2011 was filled with cutting-edge headlines. In the international spectrum especially, newspapers were kept quite busy following the groundbreaking... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
October 7, 2011
Filed under International, News
Photo credit: Google.com When asked by reporters from The A-Blast, “where in the world is there a famine currently occurring right now?” the common response by the AHS student body is “I don’t know.” It’s horrifying to think that AHS students don’t know about... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
September 2, 2011
Filed under International
Being thought of as the “land of opportunity”, America has been known as a diverse melting pot made up of immigrants from around the world. One of the main reasons for the migration is education, because the U.S is filled with some of the best colleges and universities in the world. Many... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
July 29, 2011
Filed under International
As the world grapples with trying to understand the events that unfolded over the last few days in Norway, details emerge from various media outlets about the deadly attacks and the man behind them. Reports made by the Norwegian police state, 32-year-old suspect Anders Breivik set off a car... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
June 7, 2011
Filed under In-Depth
Upon entering a Fairfax County Public School, one is greeted by a rainbow of diversity. Families in the United States have developed throughout generations with adoption, interracial couples, religion and much more. Although the diversity at AHS is usually only thought of as ethnic, adoption... (more...)
Omnia Saed, International Editor
May 28, 2011
Filed under News
During the last stretch of school, the administration is focused on preventing major behavioral issues. With this in mind, nothing could make them more scared than what some are calling a “food fight epidemic.” Two fights in the past month have occurred in separate FCPS high schools,... (more...)
