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Jude Nanaw

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief

Senior Jude Nanaw is the current Co-Editor in Chief of The A-Blast. He has been on staff for four years where in previous years he has held the positions of Sports Editor and Sports X-tra Editor. In school, Jude is the President of the Social Studies Honor Society and the Vice President of the National Honor Society as well as the President of Annandale Bible Study. Additionally, he is a member of other honor societies and various clubs and organizations. In the spring, Jude also plays tennis for the Atoms.

 

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Seth Blanchard speaks at AHS Meets the Press

Seth Blanchard speaks at “AHS Meets the Press”

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 4, 2019
Lacrosse team members helped out in assisting the delivery of mulch orders.

Mulch Madness a success

Jude Nanaw, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
The Filament Literary Magazine plans on adding more pages to the publication as well as more art.

Filament Literary Magazine earns grant

Jude Nanaw, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Students in English teacher Kathleen Mathis class prepare to join in their version of Guys Grocery Games last year.

Students engage in lesson

Jude Nanaw, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
OVER TESTING

OVER TESTING

Jude Nanaw, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2019
Senior Hemen Besufekad looks at donated prom dress in the Parent Resource Center. Pop-up shop will begin Wed. March 20 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thurs. March 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Free Prom dresses offered

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chieg
March 19, 2019
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[Photo] Your Life on the Line

Kimberly Laura, Co-Editor in Chief
March 19, 2019

Career Fair Rescheduled

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 19, 2019
Senior Emily Trachsel performs at the previous Coffee House on Jan. 23.

Filament introduces new bilingual Coffee House

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 17, 2019
Junior Kaleab Mengistu (Left) and senior Jonathan Assefa (Right) dance on stage as part of the Habesha performance.

Heritage Night 2019 displays an array of cultures

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 17, 2019
Junior Tarik Darweish hangs a poster in the hallway as part of his campaign for president of the Class of 2020.

New class officers elected

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 14, 2019

[Video] 2019 Just World Festival brings community together

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 10, 2019
The Color Fun Run/Walk is slated to take place in late April.

New Color Fun Run event set to take place

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 6, 2019

[Video] “Taste of Nigeria” event brings novel to life

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 3, 2019
Senior Jonathan Assefa introduces his team at the 2019 Black History Bowl.

Seniors victorious in Black History Bowl

Jude Nanaw and David Solomon
March 3, 2019
Presutti spoke at the event on Feb. 26.

Carolyn Presutti speaks at “AHS Meets the Press”

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
March 1, 2019
(From Left to Right) seniors James Gore, Matt DInh, Idris Dahir, Cam Foti and Alex Bellem prepare for their Mr. Elegance acts backstage.

New Mr. Annandale Throned

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 25, 2019
61st Oscars Preview

61st Oscars Preview

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 21, 2019
Senior James Gore commutes to school and back by driving. He is among the many teen drivers who have a school parking permit and at times, rides with friends.

Keys, please!

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 17, 2019
There are hundreds of electronic partitions located in schools all across Fairfax County including schools with close proximity to AHS such as North Springfield and Thomas Jefferson.

Teacher’s family proposes legislation

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 17, 2019
After school meals offered

After school meals offered

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 17, 2019
Alumni Everett Stenberg and his ensemble perform Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon” for a Singing Valentine last year.

Singing Valentine’s to be performed

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
February 10, 2019
DO WE EVEN CARE?

DO WE EVEN CARE?

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 30, 2019
Juniors Elvera Miller and Jimmy Le perform Sunflower at the Coffee House hosted by the Filament Literary Magazine on Jan. 23.

Coffee House attracts new talents

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 30, 2019

Senior Career Fair to take place

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 30, 2019
The 2019 Prom venue will be at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria.

2019 Prom venue selected

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 20, 2019
Juniors Duc Ngo and Johana Guillen performed a one-act play titled “Mars and Persephone.

Next Coffee House scheduled

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 14, 2019
AHS alum Samuel Wondwossen receives his IB Diploma certificate at the ceremony.

IB Diploma graduate ceremony held

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 11, 2019
Class of 2018 Superlative winners in the Future Picassos and Future Olympians categories.

Senior Superlative voting for the Class of 2019 underway

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
January 10, 2019
Junior Elvera Miller performs the songs “Untitled” and “Between the Bars” at the Winter Coffee House on Dec. 12.

Winter Coffee House a success

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2018
The bleachers on the home side of Bolding Stadium were recently taken apart and removed. It is expected the the installation process of the new bleachers will begin in the coming weeks and that they will be complete in time for spring sports.

New bleachers to be installed

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2018
Leadership student senior Haley Moss restocks the food pantry at the Parent Resource Center during W4 on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Leadership has been collecting donations and organizing items that are available for student families and the community. Items available include non-perishable food and hygiene items.

Giving Back

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2018
A Supreme Court correspondent for the USA Today, Wolf spoke at the event on Nov. 30.

Richard Wolf speaks at “AHS Meets the Press”

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
December 4, 2018
Senior Izzudeen Yahia works on a poem during Golden Hour.

Golden Hour opens door to student creativity

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
December 2, 2018
Fairfax County SAT scores improve

Fairfax County SAT scores improve

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 27, 2018
A Mission Possible member participates in the meal packaging event hosted by Rise Against Hunger on Nov. 3.

Mission Possible holds cereal drive

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 26, 2018
Senior Jasmine Phan works for hours on an overload of assignments every night after getting home from extracurricular activities and clubs at school.

Beyond Stressed

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2018
Senior Alex Bellem (left) moves his piece on the Monopoly board after a turn and Math teacher Evaristo Martins (Right) deals money as the broker for the first round of the day at the Monopoly tournament.

First Monopoly tournament a success

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2018
Senior Han Gyul Chang paints a poster promoting the upcoming winter formal during pride time.

Winter formal planned

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 13, 2018

The 2018 midterms bring about mixed results

Elias Moura and Jude Nanaw
November 13, 2018
Valentine with the four world championship finalists and Monopoly judge, Phillip Orbanes in 2015.

First Monopoly tournament to take place

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 10, 2018
Students vote for first time in midterm elections

Students vote for first time in midterm elections

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 6, 2018

[Video] Halloween Coffee House impresses

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
November 5, 2018
Halloween Costume Contest Results

Halloween Costume Contest Results

Jude Nanaw and Galilea Sejas
November 2, 2018
Mission Possible made crayons with a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors.

Mission Possible makes crayons for INOVA

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 29, 2018
An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Kennedy spoke at the event on Oct. 22.

Kelly Kennedy speaks at “AHS Meets the Press”

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 22, 2018
Many colleges and universities have their applications located on either the Common or Coalition Applications.

Early Action deadline approaches

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 19, 2018
Most students who drive to school typically park their cars in Ossian Hall Park.

[Photo] Students encounter parking pass problems

Eman Jaradat, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
AHS students with D.C. United Defender Steven Birnbaum

Students visit with D.C. United

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 14, 2018
A rough draft for the cover and theme of this year’s yearbook.

Yearbook steps it up this year

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 2018
Senior Patrick Brown is an avid user of tech gadgets and is always one of the first students to pick up newly released devices such as phones, laptops and more.

Driven to Distraction

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
October 11, 2018
Junior Elvera Miller sings and plays the Ukulele at the Coffee House

First Coffee House a Success

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 29, 2018
Students pay attention during the UVA college visit at the Career Center on Sept. 20.

College visits coming up

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 24, 2018
The Writing Center will be opening on Sept. 17 during W4 and Pride Time.

Atoms Writing Center kicks off school year

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 16, 2018
Joe Courtney (Right) and Hunter Duggan (Left) participate in an improv scene.

Improv Comedy Club has first meeting

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 12, 2018
Regie Cabico will be visiting AHS and helping students in the creative writing class with spoken word workshops.

Creative Writing introduces new spoken word poetry

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2018
On Aug. 23, the incoming freshmen class gathered in the main gym to conclude their orientation with a pep rally and a Class of 2022 group photo.

AHS welcomes Class of 2022

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2018
The Athletic Hall of Fame wall located in front of the main gym will unveil photos of inductees after the induction ceremony.

Hall of Fame induction to be held

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2018

Students adapt to schedule conflicts

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2018

Student visits family in the midst of crisis

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 5, 2018
Yohanes Genet (Left) at UVA Engineering Day.

Yohanes Getnet attends UVA Engineering Day

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
June 26, 2018
Senior Ricardo Pereira is hoisted up by group members after winning an award.

2018 IB Film Festival recap

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 24, 2018
Wesley Lipicky with family members.

GoFundMe established for teacher’s deceased son

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 22, 2018
One of the films showcased at this event is “Dreamer” which discusses seniors Nicole Uria life as a Dreamer.

IB Film Festival held tonight

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2018

Angel Fitzgerald leaves AHS

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2018
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner will visit AHS on July 30 during a baseball program held by ProCamps.

Trea Turner visits AHS camp

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2018

Spring band concert to be held

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
May 21, 2018

[Video] 2018 Just World Festival

Jude Nanaw
April 23, 2018

Meet notable inductees of the Hall of Fame

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
April 10, 2018
Senior Elliott Alwes performs a take-down of a competitor at the Yamasaki Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy. He currently holds a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

Student competes in martial arts

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
April 10, 2018
Player Profile: Elizabeth Corcoran

Player Profile: Elizabeth Corcoran

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
April 10, 2018
The Atoms athletic hall of fame will be posted in the jock-lobby and will feature names and pictures of the inductees for the 2018 class.

Atoms athletic hall of fame

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
April 10, 2018

[Video] Spring Tryouts

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-Tra Editor
March 22, 2018

March Madness craze begins

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
March 12, 2018
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