Whether he’s playing fun Hollywood director dad as Morgan Ross from "Jessie" or a power-hungry dad who is willing to risk everything in pursuit of wealth as Ward Cameron from "Outer Banks," actor, and ACHS alumnus Charles Esten is sure to leave an impression.
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Landmark Reinventing Itself Again
First opened in 1965, Landmark Mall remained a landmark of Alexandria for over 50 years. The mall officially closed its doors in early 2017. The redevelopment of the site was approved by the City Council in the summer of 2021. Demolition of the mall began in May of 2022 with many locals gathered to witness the first swing of the wrecking ball on the site. Reinvention and construction are nothing new to Landmark Mall, beginning as an outdoor mall in the 1960s, to in 1990 when the mall was turned into the multi-floor indoor shopping center the public knew it as, up until its closure.
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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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Lady Titans Run Their Personal Best At The Penn Relays
The A.C. Girl’s Track and Field team, coached by Teresa Henderson, ran their fastest time in the 4x400 meter relay at the Penn Relays on April 28 and 29. The Penn Relays are are the largest and most historic track and field competition in the United States, and held at The University of Pennsylvania annually.
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Elaine’s Restaurant Review: An Experience to Remember
A review of a new restaurant in Old Town called Elaine’s. Elaine’s Restaurant, which is tucked just two blocks from King Street and one block from the Waterfront, features delicious Mediterranean cuisine surrounded by a clean, calm, and casual atmosphere. Elaine’s Restaurant, street view Opened in March of this year, Elaine’s is a small business; this one in Old Town is its only location. The restaurant is named after the owner, Cynthia Higgins’, grandmother. According to Higgins, when she was a child in Cairo, Egypt, she spent a lot of time cooking with her grandmother. Higgins promised her grandmother she would one day open up a restaurant in her name.…
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Celebrating Tomorrow’s Filmmakers
TV Media students do a lot more than just produce the morning announcements. This year, students from ACHS’s TV & Media Production classes placed in two major competitions -- SkillsUSA’s national Broadcast News Production competition and C-SPAN’s Studentcam documentary competition. On Monday, May 8, a ceremony honored the seven students who placed. Attendees included Superintendent Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt and C-SPAN Director of Education Craig McAndrew. The event was emceed by senior Jacob Sanchez.
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Alexandria Launches Zoning Kickoff
On March 20, 2023, Alexandria held the first meeting in its plan to overhaul zoning in Alexandria with the aim of combating social, economic, and racial inequality. Titled, “Zoning for Housing,” the event aimed to “explore and understand the extent of past discriminatory housing policies and their continued impact, especially on people of color and/or low-income.
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What Seniors Need to Know
As the school year comes to a close there are many events that seniors need to be aware of.
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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.
