As the school year comes to a close there are many events that seniors need to be aware of.
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Review: Mix It Up At Tropical Smoothie
With warm weather approaching, I’m sure we’re all looking for a good way to cool off. My favorite refreshing treat is a Tropical Smoothie Cafe smoothie! With a wide variety of flavors and customizable ingredients, these smoothies are perfect for hot summer days. I’m a Tropical Smoothie superfan, so I’ve tried almost every smoothie on the menu. Here's a rundown of my top five.
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Opinion: Double Standards in Sports
The annual “March Madness” basketball tournament always creates a lot of buzz in the sports community. Typically, when the tournament is mentioned, people assume that they are talking about the men’s tournament. Recognizing and equally appreciating women's sports has been an issue for a while now, but significant progress has been made. This year, the women's tournament was much more entertaining than the men’s. The women’s tournament was competitive and intense while the men’s final four consisted of seemingly random teams. In the women’s championship game between The University of Iowa and Louisiana State University, there were 2 main players who stood out, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
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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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Choir Consistently Conquers Competition
The ACHS Choir is a staple school program that is regularly recognized on state and national levels. Comprised of an Advanced choir, Mixed Concert choir, and Colore Dolce (women's choir), the group is led by Conductor Theodore Thorpe III. They have had an excellent year, collecting “Superior” ratings left and right, and winning competitions against schools from across the country.
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Peer Advocates Bring Awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. A group within Alexandria City’s Department of Community and Human Services called Peer Advocates partnered with the city of Alexandria to spread awareness. On April 18, 2023, the group placed blue pinwheels throughout the front yard of the school.
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Eid Al-Fitr
Eid Al-Fitr, the Festival of Breaking Fast, is celebrated at the end of Ramadan.
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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.
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Past March Madness Winners
Every year, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) holds the March Madness competition where 68 Division I men's college basketball teams compete in a bracket-style tournament.
