As the spring season wears on, and COVID-19 cases in Alexandria continue to rise, the overlapping symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies leave many confused. In order to keep everyone safe, it is important to know when you should get tested for COVID-19, or if you’re just suffering from allergies.
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Discover Your Love for Art at ACHS
Alexandria City High School offers a plethora of art classes to satisfy each student's needs. The school offers nine classes: Art I, Art II, Art III, Art IV, Ceramics I, Ceramics II, AP 2-D Art & Design, AP 3-D Art & Design, and AP Drawing Portfolio. Art courses are taught by Ms. Beth Coast, Ms. Tabitha Eller, and Ms. Pamela Johnson. Art I-IV focuses on the fundamentals of drawing, sculpting, painting, printmaking, and 3D design. Ceramics I and II explore 3D clay figures and create decorative and functional pieces. AP 2-D Art & Design encompasses the use of 2D elements of art and design. AP 3-D Art & Design uses…
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Lady Titans Open Season with Victory, 18-15
On Tuesday, March 14, the ACHS Girls Varsity lacrosse team beat the Edison Eagles, 18-15 at home. The leading scorers were senior, Kate Holley with 7 goals; senior, Tess Lundgren with 4 goals; and, junior, Aaliyah Royster with 2 goals. Holley, Royster, Hannah Meehan, Annika Eelkema, and Leela Trujillo each had 1 assist. Head Coach Greg Derogatis commented, “We had consistent effort and hustle throughout the contest and we regained our poise and control of the game in the final minutes to seal the victory. We need to work on losing focus after a fast start and working on our passing, specifically long to mid-range passing and feeding teammates who…
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The Past, Present, and Future of TMA Hosts
The Titan Morning Announcements show, formally known as Everyday Titan, has been bringing smiles to the face of students and staff every morning since 2007. Although, the hosts of the show alternate every five weeks and it is hard for viewers to get to know the students that make the show a success. Discover what it is like to be the host of TMA and get to know Alexandria City High School’s very own TV personalities.
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Let DC Be Your Date
To start the day off, catch the Blue Line headed towards Largo Town Center at the King Street or Braddock Road Metro Stations in Alexandria. Ride the train until you arrive at the Metro Center stop, where it’s time to get off. Walk down G St. towards 13th St. and you’ll find Bluestone Lane Coffee Shop. The shop is clean and quiet with a bright aesthetic. Employees at Bluestone Lane recommend you get the “Avocado/With the Lot,” which is avocado toast with prosciutto and feta cheese and tomatoes. For drinks, they recommend the “Affogato,” which is vanilla ice cream served with a double shot of espresso.
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New Year, New District, New Lacrosse Coaches
If you are considering playing boys’ or girls’ lacrosse this spring season, you should get to know the new Alexandria City High School head coaches. Greg Derogatis has stepped up to coach the girls’ varsity, replacing Tiana Barlow, who resigned in January, and Robert Allen is the new boys’ coach.
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Teen Titans? More Like Jean Titans
A good pair of jeans can go a long way and luckily, there are dozens of different styles of jeans to choose from. Whether you want to dress comfortably, keep it casual or dress up, the possibilities are virtually endless. The students of Alexandria City High School have very strong opinions on a few styles of jeans that are popular right now.
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Do Students Feel Safe at School? Kind Of.
On October 6, Alexandria City High School’s King Street Campus went into lockdown due to a student on school grounds trying to enter the building with a handgun. Students and staff were instructed to lock their classroom doors and remain there until further notice. A week later, on October 14, the school went under lockdown after reports of an anonymous threat. These two incidents, as well as other events during the beginning of the school year, have raised concerns about whether students feel safe at school.
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“The City” Volleyball Team Takes Florida by Storm
On the morning of August 31, Alexandria City’s Varsity volleyball team boarded a plane en route to Orlando, Florida to play in the 2021 Kaylee Scholarship Association Fall Volleyball Classic Tournament. This is the third time the team has gone to Florida to attend the KSA tournament, and this year, they finished first in their bracket 5-0. After winning the state championship title following an undefeated season, Alexandria City’s varsity volleyball team was eager to start the new season off with a bang.
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A Current Guide to Fashion Trends-September Edition
Over the pandemic with everyone in quarantine and the rise of the popular social media platform, TikTok, fashion trends have been evolving and changing faster than ever. The constant changes in style can be difficult to keep u
