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The A-Blast

The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

The A-Blast

Katie Pope

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor

Senior Katie Pope is the weekend editor of the A-Blast and this is her third year on staff. She was previously a staff writer, photographer, and photo editor. Through school she participates in field hockey, swim, and lacrosse. She also is a part of the English and Math Honor Societies. Outside of school she explores local ice cream shops, works, and watches Netflix. During her free time she likes to cook, take pictures, explore nature, and go on random adventures with friends.

 

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Spring break event calendar

Spring break event calendar

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
April 8, 2019

[Video] Heritage Night 2019 Video

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
March 25, 2019
The steps from the Belvedere at National Harbor (11 miles, 24 min away) is a popular spot for unique Prom pictures. “Some people were a little disappointed about the location being so close but I don’t think anybody minded once we got there and saw how nicely it had been decorated,” alum class of 2018 Megan Lee said. “It helped that our parents were like our personal photo crew, telling us to move over and fix our dresses and all that.”

The best spots for Prom pictures

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
March 18, 2019
Guarenteed a good time at Glory Days

Guarenteed a good time at Glory Days

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
March 18, 2019

Runners tackle the Turkey Trot

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
November 9, 2018

Making Ice Cream at Nicecream

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
September 5, 2018

So Long, Seniors!

Katie Pope, Weekend Editor
May 25, 2018

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Katie Pope, photo editor
April 27, 2018

[Video] Japanese Culture Club

Ave Clyburn, Staff Writer
April 25, 2018

Arabian Night

Katie Pope, photo editor
April 12, 2018

Living the Lunch Life

Katie Pope, photo editor
April 10, 2018

[Video] Caught red-handed

Suad Mohamed, Editorials Editor
March 12, 2018

Electing Electives

Katie Pope, photo editor
February 16, 2018

We all shout for Girl Scouts

Katie Pope, Photo Editor
January 25, 2018
Thomas Winant prepares to take a shoot during the Atoms’ Special Olympics team game against the Robert E. Lee Lancers Special Olympics team at Holmes Middle School on Jan. 14.

[Photo] Atoms Special Olympics

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
January 24, 2018
Overall winner, senior Tommy Nguyen wins the A-Blast 2017 Halloween Costume Contest as the anime character, Rem from Re;Zero - a  Japanese light novel series.

Halloween Costume Contest Results

Katie Pope, Photography Editor
November 1, 2017
Atoms football players go head to head in team drills during a practice held on Oct. 16. As seen above, players make head to head contact in not only games but in practice as well.

[Photo] Combating Concussions

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-Tra Editor
October 27, 2017
Senior Gabby White represents the AHS Culinary Arts Department and spreads joy by helping a little girl frost a cupcake. “My experience was that I had a lot of fun getting to help out the culinary department. I got to meet a lot of nice people and just overall had a great time. It was my first time going since I have lived here [I moved ten years ago]. I thought it was a great way to spend my Saturday helping out and spending time with all of my friends,” White said.

A Little Taste of Annandale

Katie Pope, Photography Editor
October 25, 2017
Practice Makes Progress

Practice Makes Progress

Katie Pope, Photography Editor
September 30, 2017
Members of the first National Honor Society in 1957.  Some activities that they began are College Nights where juniors and seniors talk to representatives from many colleges. They would also offer scholarships to their members by raising money through bake sales.

Honor societies lead to success

Katie Pope, Photo Editor
September 28, 2017
Senior field hockey manager Lydia Peters book keeps during a game against the Lee Lancers on Sept. 19.

[Photo] Managers work hard behind the scenes

Jude Nanaw, Sports X-tra Editor
September 23, 2017
 Junior Thomas Ray (furthest away) interacts
to and converses with a few of his fellow Explorers of Post 505.

Explore the FCPD Explorers

Katie Pope, Photo Editor
September 14, 2017
Put the lid on and now you have an organized place to charge electronics.

Shoebox Charging Station

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
April 27, 2017
Place gold chocolates at the end of the rainbow and enjoy!

DIY: Rainbow Cake

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
April 6, 2017

Candid moments

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
February 16, 2017

I spy Phillip Harris

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
January 24, 2017

Useful study skills leads to success

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
December 13, 2016
Take the tape off the pumpkin, and your cute, easy to decorate pumpkin is complete.

DIY Fall Decor

Katie Pope, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
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