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The A-Blast

The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

David Sewall

David Sewall, Editor in Chief

Senior David Sewall is the Editor in Chief of The A-Blast. This is his third year on staff, he previously worked as the Sports Editor and as a Staff Writer. He is currently pursuing the IB Diploma. He runs winter track and plays for the varsity baseball team. In his free time, David enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and playing golf.

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FCPS is taking new safety steps to prevent vaping in bathrooms and create quicker responses to security threats.

Up in smoke?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023

Met Gala Prom: A success

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023
Students fear potential ban and new restrictions on Tiktok

SHUTTING IT DOWN

David Sewall, Editor in Cheif
April 26, 2023
Principal DeRose embraces 2022 graduate Adil Lodhi as he walks across the stage at graduation.

Preparing to say good-bye

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023
Sophomore Jaden Banos poses with his winning team at a sports camp in 2022.

Sports camps on deck

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023
Senior Marcelo Pozo is one of many students who face the internal struggle of academic integrity while deciding whether or not to use ChatGBT to complete assignments.

ChatGPT: Erase or Embrace?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

FCPS Budget Proposed for 2024

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

PTSA Launches Mulch Madness

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023
Seniors Armen Boghosian and Evan Burita pose with class of 2021 graduate Nareg Boghosian as they enjoy their 2021 snow day with some sledding and snowboarding.

Snow Days: To stay or go?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
Senior Ben Warth gets caught in an internet gmail phishing scam. Warth carefully avoided getting caught in the scam, but it is easy for students to get trapped online.

Staying Safe Online

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
Juniors Colin McGee and Jana Russell work with freshman Sophia Sewall to organize food items for the Winning4giving contest.

Food Pantry Gives Back to Community

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022

AHS Launches New Mentorship Program

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022

AHS Choir Heads into Flurry of Concerts

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022
Senior Jenna Saykhamphone performs at a concert in 2021.

Orchestra prepares for winter concert

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
Business teacher Howard Dwyer teaches his class about product extensions. Dwyer transitioned to teaching following a career working for Coca-Cola.

AHS combats teacher shortage

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022
A Virginia Tech admissions officer visits AHS.

College rep visits return to AHS

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022
Sophomore Christian Pinto makes a defensive stop for the Atoms.

Lacrosse seeks turnaround vs. TJ

David Sewall, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Junior Connor Lape pushes down the field to score vs. the Mt. Vernon Majors.

Lacrosse ramps up for 2022

David Sewall, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Sophomore Colin Mcgee swims the 100 yd breaststroke against Edison in their meet on Jan. 21. Colin placed first in the event.

Swim struggles against Edison

David Sewall, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Junior Maya Mann competes in the 100 yard butterfly event in a meet against the Hayfield Hawks on Dec. 10. The Atoms girls and boys teams both won by scores of 154-149 and 203.5-104.5.

Swim surges

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Atoms Lacrosse competed in the Oakton Turkey Shootout on Dec. 5 at the end of the green day season, showcasing the hard work put in over the course of the fall.

Lacrosse green days bring excitement

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Junior Nathan Tran begins his dive off the board against Falls Church on Dec. 11. The boys team won by a score of 192-109.

Dive improves from early struggles

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Junior Marcelo Pozo and sophmore Christian Pinto work on their moves in preperation for their first meet on Dec. 4.

Wrestling 2021 season preview

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Atoms swimmers Ashley Holcolmb, Maya Mann, Jana Russell and Madison Cruz dive off of the starting block in the 2020 District Finals.

Swim seeks continued success

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Students react to Super Bowl LV

Students react to Super Bowl LV

David Sewall, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021
Trump supporters scaled walls in their riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7.

AHS reacts to Capitol Hill riot

David Sewall, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021

New season, new star

David Sewall, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
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