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
This is Kylee’s second year on staff after joining Journalism one her freshman year then continuing onto The A-Blast as a staff writer her sophomore year. She is now a Lifestyles editor with Rowan Shartel. She hopes to continue her participation with the publication for the rest of her stay in high school. She has ran cross country and track throughout her three years so far at AHS.
Kylee Nisker, Health Editor
May 3, 2012
Filed under Health
Walking in a fragrance or candle store, such as Yankee Candle Company, can be overwhelming in itself. Whether you’ve gone looking for a specific scent or just to browse, there is always one thing the sales associates advise: “clear your senses by smelling these coffee beans.” Taking a... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Lifestyles Editor
January 11, 2012
Filed under Lifestyles
A dream is anything from thoughts or pictures to emotions or ideas that are experienced during the sleep cycle. Although there is not a scientific conclusion of why people dream, scientists suggest it is a representation of subconscious thoughts in the human brain. MyDreamMeanings.com provides... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Lifestyles Editor
August 12, 2011
Filed under Lifestyles
As summer comes to a close and school just around the corner, people are already thinking about the new fashions for this coming fall. Name brand stores are putting their summer clothes on clearance as they advertise for the next seasons new trends. “I think Sperry Topsider shoes will... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
March 28, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Rehearsing piece after piece and day after day eventually paid off for the marching band and orchestra students who traveled to the “happiest place on earth” for their yearly musical spring getaway, this year to the warm and sunny Orlando, Florida. The two musical departments traveled alongside... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
March 3, 2011
Filed under Sports, Top Stories
After a strong postseason run ended in a Northern Region Championship loss at the hands of T.C. Williams, the boys varsity basketball team is looking ahead to the first round of the Virginia AAA State Tournament. No AHS basketball team has ever gone this far into the postseason, so the... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
February 15, 2011
Filed under News, Top Stories
Every year approximately 53,000 people die from blood cancer in the United States alone. The Science National Honor Society (SNHS) is trying to bring down these numbers by holding a fundraising event and encouraging AHS students to donate to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The campaign,... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
December 20, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
After three weeks of studying and teachers pressing work loads down right before interims are distributed, students are more than ready for another break from school. With the newly fallen snow, Winter Break is just around the corner and AHS is preparing for the long-awaited holidays. “For... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
November 15, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded somewhere with limited resources and competing with other candidates trying to win a million dollars? Well in case you aren’t lucky enough to get the chance, you might try watching the TV series “Survivor.” The original series... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
October 29, 2010
Filed under Entertainment
Kanye West is well known by many for his singing, rapping, and record producing, but now for his film making too? The very anticipated mini-movie, “Runaway,” has been released and has fans buzzing. “Runaway” is based on West’s expected album, My Beautiful Dark... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
September 23, 2010
Filed under News, Story of the Day, Top Stories
Summer has come and gone, and students are still transitioning from relaxation to crunch time. Now three weeks into the new school year, students are just getting back into their old study habits. Teachers are now assigning larger homework assignments, which means no more slacking. “I... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
September 21, 2010
Filed under News, Top Stories
While most students spent their Saturday morning sleeping in, the marching band was up early and ready to begin their biggest fundraising event of the year. On Saturday, Sept. 11, the entirety of AHS’s marching band members went door to door in local neighborhoods asking for donations, as... (more...)
Kylee Nisker, Staff Writer
June 14, 2010
Filed under News, Top Stories
This past week, students have been asking one another to “Leave Their Mark” in each other’s yearbooks. “I love reading what people write in my yearbook, it’s one of my favorite things about the end of the school year,” freshman, Sarah Bergen said. On Friday,... (more...)
