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
Carola Rojas is currently the Weekend Editor along with Rebecca Malzahn. She has been in A-Blast since 2010 and started off as a staff writer. Some of her biggest interests are music and books along with some Starbucks. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her family and close friends doing whatever comes to mind.
Carola Rojas , Weekend Editor
February 24, 2012
Filed under Weekend
Set your controller down and try these activities instead. If you like Mario Kart, try go-kart racing. You may not be able to bounce on mushrooms and glide on ice like in Mario Kart, but your need for speed will definitely be satisfied at the Allsports Grand Prix. On rainy days, there is no... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
February 24, 2012
Filed under Culinary Conquests, Weekend
From spicy to cool, test your taste buds with these chicken wings. Buffalo Wing Factory Topping the hottest on the scale, Buffalo Wing Factory has seven different heat degrees of sauces ranging from Mild to Flatliner. The freshly made and crispy Buffalo Wings are a crowd favorite, coated... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
February 22, 2012
Filed under Weekend
Tired of the usual carton of ice cream you buy at the grocery store? Maybe something a little healthier will do just the trick. Sweet frog is a premium frozen yogurt place that resembles other companies like Pink Berry and Ice Berry but the difference is that Sweet frog offers many more favors... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
January 17, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
The Devil Inside Scenes of exorcisms taking place, flailing body parts and mindless, psychotic people screaming unintelligible nonsense seemed promising for the type of movie to leave one covered in goose bumps and in shock. Since late 2011, the previews for the Devil Inside had hyped up the... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under News, Weekend
Q: How did you become an instructor for Kazaxe? A: I’ve been an instructor for three years. At first I was just a student at Asuka’s class, but then I got addicted to it so I became a zumba certified zumba instructor and started teaching at Kazaxe. Q: What are some of your biggest accomplishments... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under News, Weekend
Climb off of your couch and dance your way into an indoor adventure this winter by trying out either a dance fitness, indoor trampoline room or rock climbing. Kazaxe What’s better than being able to work out enough to drip sweat while simultaneously having fun? Zumba, a Latin inspired dance... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editors
January 13, 2012
Filed under Culinary Conquests, Weekend
Besides typical Korean and Chinese restaurants, there aren’t many other Asian-style restaurant options to sit down for a meal in this area. So, if you are looking for a new place that will fill you up while leaving you completely satisfied, then Thai cuisine may be right up your alley. Thai... (more...)
Carola Rojas
November 30, 2011
Filed under Entertainment, Movies
One of the most anticipated films of the year for vampire fanatics, the Twilight Saga’s Breaking Dawn pt. 1 was released and accumulated $140 million its opening weekend. If you don’t already know, Breaking Dawn focuses on a young girl named Bella Swan who falls in love with a vampire,... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
November 2, 2011
Filed under Arts, Entertainment, Movies
The anticipation of Paranormal 3 for some was either worth the wait or not worth it at all. After the second sequel of Paranormal, it was easy to catch on that the movies had been going in a backwards order, meaning it started from the end and ended at the beginning. Paranormal 3 happens to... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
June 9, 2011
Filed under Weekend
Take a dive into these local water parks to cool yourself off this summer. Location: 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 There is nothing like being able to take a break from the heat than going to a giant wave pool with either your family or friends at Great Waves. The water park... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Weekend Editor
May 9, 2011
Filed under Last Weekend I..., Weekend
Last weekend I attended the Sweetlife Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion venue. Earlier in the week, the news forecast claimed that Sunday would be partly cloudy with a high of 70 degrees which would make for the perfect weather on a concert day. However, that was not the case on this... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Staff Writer
March 29, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
The Masters of Ceremonies (MC’s) Benjamin Odom and Maxwell Talley presented the Banzai Crew out onto the stage for their last performance in their high school career. The crowd rised and cheered in excitement for one of the most anticipated performances of the night. The annual Heritage Night... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Staff Writer
February 15, 2011
Filed under Health
Why settle for your typical soap bar when there are dozens of leading face wash brands that are bound to do better than the ordinary? It is guaranteed that if you were to look into your local CVS store, it would take some time to figure out what brand of face wash, lotion, and make up to purchase... (more...)
Carola Rojas
February 15, 2011
Filed under International
Although Egypt may be miles away, the events that occur there affect many people who live here in the U.S. Many students and teachers had a strong, passionate voice that expressed their own anger towards the situation. Junior Bellal Hussain showed his support for the demonstrations in Egypt... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Staff Writer
January 25, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Immediately after Winter Break, the AHS Choral Department began to prepare in earnest for their biggest event of the year: Broadway Desserts. The event, held on Jan. 16 and 17, provided more than just cheesecake and brownies to the audience; it gave everyone involved a glimpse into various... (more...)
Carola Rojas
January 7, 2011
Filed under International
Q. How did you plan on coming to the U.S from Hungary? A. I was introduced to a senator, Fulbright, who organized a Teacher Exchange Program. I’m living in the U.S on a grant while Mrs. Tomisato is living in Hungary. Q. How does the exchange program work? A. Mrs. Tomisato and I completely... (more...)
Carola Rojas, Staff Writer
October 15, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
Pink Floyd was established in 1965 in London, England and released their first album in 1967 titled The Piper at the Gates Of Dawn. Originally there were five members in the band; Syd Barret, Roger Waters, Bob Klose, Rick Wright, and Nick Mason. In 1968, Barret had been replaced with David... (more...)
