Salone Club is a new, emerging club that has made its way to ACHS. This club recognizes Sierra Leone, a country in West Africa, and its culture. Salone Club is a safe space for students to relax and meet new people at ACHS.
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Knot Your Average Yarn Club
The “Yarn Club” at Alexandria City High School is a welcoming, comfortable club that focuses on creating a friendly community for anyone who is interested in learning or already knows how to knit and crochet. This club is led by Senior co-presidents Deanna Kosinski and Lilliana Escobar whose goal is to bond with new people over a shared interest in knitting and crocheting.
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PBIS PRIDE Tickets Promote Student Attendance
As hall sweeps begin to penalize tardy students, Essie Jones, the new PBIS events coordinator, plans to shift the narrative by rewarding students who are on time instead of punishing those who are not. Students who are present without being tardy for two straight weeks from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 will have the opportunity to win a Regal movie ticket.
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‘Alive, but Dead’
In 2021, the Taliban invaded Afghanistan. Two ACHS students were there. They gave us a look into that traumatic day, and what followed.
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Students, Safety and the State of ACHS
When the beep of the loudspeaker sounds in the middle of third period, the room falls silent. Eyes flash up as everyone holds their breath. Just over a year ago, during the morning of October 6, 2021, the PA system notified a building of 10-12th graders that the school was placed in lockdown. As the lights were turned off and blinds were pulled, the lockdown bled into lunch. Some teachers continued with their lessons. Phone screens lit up, and the words “an abundance of caution” flooded the thoughts of thousands of kids behind locked doors. A few hours later, the student with a gun was escorted away by police with…
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‘We Want You For College’
The fall college admissions process is a very stressful time for students and parents. In an effort to make this process easier, the ACHS College and Career Center has been inviting colleges and universities to come and talk to our students about their establishments. These visits expose students to new colleges as well as give students opportunities to learn more about ones they’re already familiar with.
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Photo Story: 2022 Fall Play
The 2022 fall plays, One Slight Hitch by Lewis Black and Chicken and Biscuits by Douglas Lyons, premiered from November 11 to November 19 of 2022. The plays were executive directed by Leslie Jones and executive produced by Hope Bachman. The plays were student directed by junior Yahney-Marie Sangare and student stage managed by junior KD Bectel. All photos by Theogony staff writer Pablo Cruz.
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The Six Pathways of Governor’s Health Sciences Academy
The Governor’s Health Science Academy (GHSA) at ACHS offers courses directed towards different medical career paths. The dual enrollment (DE) program offers six different pathways: Biomedical Informatics, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nursing, Sports Medicine and Surgical Technology. All ACHS students enrolled in the program are also enrolled at George Washington University, even though they take classes here.
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City Starts Enforcing Parking Restrictions on Scroggins
On October 24, the city of Alexandria began enforcing parking restrictions on the 2000 block of Scroggins Road between Quincy Street and Lynn Court, a popular parking area for ACHS students. The changes restrict parking to two hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with exemptions for residents.
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Mentor, Coach, Educator, Author: What Can’t He Do?
For hundreds of students at the Minnie Howard campus of ACHS, Student Support Services Coordinator Kevin McNutt is a friendly face they see every day. Greeting them at the entrance with a smile, McNutt asks them about their days. What they, along with most teachers and administrators, might not know is that McNutt is a published author of two books and has lived around the world. They might have never guessed that he was the star player of George Mason University’s basketball team or that he refereed the likes of Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant in a lengthy officiating career. The list goes on. As much as there is to…
