The responsibility of a journalist is to chronicle the truth in its many facets with as much diligence, thought and care as possible. Theogony has historically attempted to stay neutral on school endeavors while operating in the aftermath of major decisions that affect us foremost as students — and perhaps equally importantly as student journalists. We comment precariously on these decisions, but as a part of the school community, we want to represent the interests of our school population as much as possible. Thus, we, the Theogony Editorial Board, voice our support for Mr. Alexander Duncan as the best selection for Executive Principal at ACHS.
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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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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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SEAL Lessons: A Hollow Promise
The start of this school year brought many changes. The end of Lunch and Learn was certainly the one that garnered the largest reaction, but that wasn't the only new thing this year. Social Emotional Academic Learning (SEAL) lessons have also become a staple of ACHS’ 2022-2023 school year. These daily lessons focus on social and emotional health. They provide students with important information and allegedly assist them with internal growth. However, anyone who has taken part in these lessons knows they fail to meet that standard.
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Top 5 Uses of the Rooftop Garden: A Theogony Guide
As the weather warms up and the spring season begins, ACHS students and staff will begin to utilize the rooftop garden again. While the garden has traditionally been used for simply eating lunch, times are changing and administration has asked for suggestions on new, unique ways to use the space. Theogony interviewed over 300 students on their ideas, and the top new uses of the rooftop garden are listed below.
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Parentsquare: Parents’ Favorite App Since the Invention of Twitter
Parents are going crazy for the Parentsquare app, which launched for ACPS users in August to stimulate communications between school administrators and parents. The app’s accessibility and fun features are what make the app a pillar of ACPS culture, parents say.
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The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Recently, the ACHS King Street Instagram and Twitter pages (otherwise known as @alexcitytitans) have exploded with new content. Students, staff and faculty have been dying to know who has taken control of the accounts. Most believe it is International Academy teacher Gabriel Elias, but Theogony sat down with the real man behind the screen, Elon Musk.
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Interview with Hope Bachman: Quick Fixes To The Stage
The auditorium stage is an important part of the school. It is where plays and assemblies happen and where the concerts the choir and orchestra put on take place. Naturally, it matters that the auditorium stage is safe for everyone who stands on it.
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2023 Budget Proposal: Paucity of Psychologists
ACPS’s new budget proposal highlights the continued student need for effective administrative techniques and school resources. To address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on ACHS students, administration and faculty have implemented policies to ease stress since 2020. For example, during the 2021-22 academic year, students could not lose points for submission of late work up to two weeks after the due date. Additionally, final exams that did not raise their grade were exempt from students’ final grade reports.
