Saturday, May 21st may have been one of the hottest days of the year a 97 degrees, but the ACHS Orchestra was even hotter! They swept all prizes at Kings Dominion’s “Music In the Parks'' festival. They won 1st place with a superior rating. They received “Best Overall Orchestra,” and the acclaimed Esprit De Corps award. This award is given to students who demonstrate superior behavior and for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout the competition.
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Choir Flies Higher for Superior Award
On March 18 and 19, ACHS choir was judged on their tone, diction, dynamics, and more. On a scale of one to five, they received the best score in every category and later accepted their well-earned award. They were competing against other high school areas, such as Fairfax, Falls Church, and more, the 77 combined student choir won a one in each category, showing off their talents.
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The REAL Truth About Zodiacs
The four elements consisting of air, fire, water, and earth, can be chaotic, fun, or even the most loving person you know. However, below is what makes zodiac signs their unique person. Here’s a way to get to know yourself, and your friends, better through this totally honest and quick guide.
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A Masked Education: ACHS Opinions
What symbolizes our daily worries about COVID-19 more than anything else? Could it be the constant reminder of throwing on a mask? What’s your take on wearing masks on buses, in class, and around campus? So I decided to ask the student and teacher population of ACHS similar questions.
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For Your Ears: Indie’s Story
While the origin of indie music can be traced all the way back to the 80s and 90s, modern indie music has begun to incorporate other genres and musical styles. Now, artists around the world release their own, unique music without the help of a major record label, further developing the indie music genre. Indie music is incredibly popular with ACHS students as well as teenagers globally.
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Fantasy and Fiction: A Review of “The Selection”
On April 14, 2012, The Selection by Kiera Cass was released for the public to read. Later becoming a New York Times Best Seller, it is a five-book series packed with heartbreak, romance, drama, and royalty. Set in Illéa, a fictional country, the crowned prince, Maxon Schreave, holds a competition in which there can only be one winner. The competition involves 35 girls coming to the palace to compete in a The Bachelor-esque style competition.
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New Faces on the Titan Block
New teachers have been filing into the building for the new 2021-2022 school year. Nikkia Camm, Emily Cramer, and Daniel Duffy shared their stories working for Alexandria City Public Schools with us. With passion and keenness, the teachers told us their preferences, opinions, and funny stories from teaching here and at other schools in the past.
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Journalism 101 with Experienced Editors
In journalism, the expectations are high no matter what form of media it is. Two experienced journalists, Jon DeNunizo and Mick Heller told what their journalism careers were like and how they became editors when at the height of their careers.
