Mr. Sneakers is one of Alexandria City High School’s greatest anomalies. You might have seen him in someone’s hand while walking to the bathroom, scaring people crossing its path, or even thrown in the bushes by Parker Grey Stadium by sophomores who want to get rid of the infamous taxidermied squirrel. Many ACHS students, current and past, will have Mr. Sneakers etched in their minds forever. Is that a good thing? Only time will tell, but it’s certainly something.
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The End of an Era
As the year winds down, Theogony says goodbye to a vital member. Mick Heller, a retired journalist, has been volunteering to assist student journalists since 2017. Heller worked on The Baltimore Sun and The Washington Times before becoming a sports copy editor at The Washington Post for 15 years. A California native, Heller attended the University of the Pacific before beginning his career.
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Kay-Wyatt to Remain Superintendent
At its May 4 meeting, the Alexandria City Public School Board announced that Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt would remain in place as ACPS Superintendent. Kay-Wyatt has served as Interim Superintendent since September 2022 and was also the ACPS head of Human Resources from 2021 to 2022. She is the first Black woman to assume the permanent superintendent role.
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Emily Milton
Theogony celebrates our School Board student representative senior editor: the activist, future political strategist Emily Milton.
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Lilliana Escobar
Theogony celebrates our spotlight specialist: the creative, future representative Lilliana Escobar.
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Nora Malone
Theogony celebrates our only two-year senior editor: the thespian, future museum technician Nora Malone.
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Guy Cardwell
Theogony celebrates our only male senior editor: the columnist, future economist Guy Cardwell.
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A Champion Supporting Champions
On Saturday, April 22, ACHS senior Milan Rex was honored for her donation of $1,000 to the Miracle League of Alexandria (MLA). Rex was chosen as Gatorade Player of the Year, which is an award given to outstanding high school athletes nationwide. With the award, she is able to donate $1,000 to a youth sports organization of her choosing– and she chose The Miracle League. The award comes only weeks after winning the Virginia State Volleyball Championship with her ACHS team.
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A Hidden Demographic
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (NADA) reports that 9% of Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. With anorexia (a type of eating disorder) having the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and conversations about mental health drastically increasing in a post-pandemic era, challenges still exist in having inclusive awareness. Specifically, of the nearly 30 million Americans who will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime, 25% will be male.
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Cherry Blossoms: A Photo Story
Every year from late March through mid-April, Cherry Blossoms surround the Washington D.C. Tidal Basin. To celebrate the friendship between the US and Japan, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is held to during the peak bloom of Cherry Blossoms with arts, culture, natural beauty and community.
