The Online Edition of the Annandale High School Newspaper.

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
David Sewall

David Sewall, Editor in Chief

Senior David Sewall is the Editor in Chief of The A-Blast. This is his third year on staff, he previously worked as the Sports Editor and as a Staff Writer. He is currently pursuing the IB Diploma. He runs winter track and plays for the varsity baseball team. In his free time, David enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and playing golf.

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FCPS is taking new safety steps to prevent vaping in bathrooms and create quicker responses to security threats.

Up in smoke?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023
Studio art and design teacher Jacqueline Pappas poses with students as her last year comes to a close.

Teachers and faculty say good-bye

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023

AHS set to hold physical night for student athletes

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023

Met Gala Prom: A success

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
May 23, 2023
Students fear potential ban and new restrictions on Tiktok

SHUTTING IT DOWN

David Sewall, Editor in Cheif
April 26, 2023
Principal DeRose embraces 2022 graduate Adil Lodhi as he walks across the stage at graduation.

Preparing to say good-bye

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023
Sophomore Jaden Banos poses with his winning team at a sports camp in 2022.

Sports camps on deck

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023

PTSA launches online auction in support of All Night Grad

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2023
Christopher Bagot at his introductory ceremony on April 18.

Christopher Bagot named varsity football head coach

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2023
Senior Marcelo Pozo is one of many students who face the internal struggle of academic integrity while deciding whether or not to use ChatGBT to complete assignments.

ChatGPT: Erase or Embrace?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

FCPS Budget Proposed for 2024

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

PTSA Launches Mulch Madness

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023
Former AHS students pose with former FCPS school board incumbent Ryan McElveen during the 2019 Just World Festival.

Just World Festival Brings Excitement

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2023

FCPS school board to vote on 2023-24 calendar

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
Seniors Armen Boghosian and Evan Burita pose with class of 2021 graduate Nareg Boghosian as they enjoy their 2021 snow day with some sledding and snowboarding.

Snow Days: To stay or go?

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
Senior Ben Warth gets caught in an internet gmail phishing scam. Warth carefully avoided getting caught in the scam, but it is easy for students to get trapped online.

Staying Safe Online

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 27, 2023
Former student is remembered after unexpected passing

Former student is remembered after unexpected passing

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2023

¡Los días de nieve están en peligro!

David Sewall, Editor in chief
January 25, 2023
Juniors Colin McGee and Jana Russell work with freshman Sophia Sewall to organize food items for the Winning4giving contest.

Food Pantry Gives Back to Community

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022

AHS Launches New Mentorship Program

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022

AHS Choir Heads into Flurry of Concerts

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022
Senior Chelsi Lilli struggles to understand an assignment in her IB math class, while students in the back avoid learning alltogether.

Learning Loss: Resolving the education fallout from the pandemic

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
December 6, 2022
Madeline Rojas participates in Character Day

Leadership announces upcoming winter spirit week

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
Senior Jenna Saykhamphone performs at a concert in 2021.

Orchestra prepares for winter concert

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
November 30, 2022
Business teacher Howard Dwyer teaches his class about product extensions. Dwyer transitioned to teaching following a career working for Coca-Cola.

AHS combats teacher shortage

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022
Seniors Andrew Nields and Miles Lanham have very different reactions to their new test grades which will have a large impact on their final grades.

Students adjust to new grading scale

David Sewall and Rodshi Taibayah
October 25, 2022

Cadets prepare students for law enforcement

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022

FCPS School Board member uses discriminatory slur

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 25, 2022
A Virginia Tech admissions officer visits AHS.

College rep visits return to AHS

David Sewall, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022
Atoms softball poses for a picture before their district game against Falls Church.

Softball’s impressive season ends

David Sewall, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
Senior Finn Scott=Daniels throws a fastball in the first inning of the Atoms district semifinal game against Falls Church.

Baseball eyes regional rebound

David Sewall, Sports Editor
May 25, 2022
Sophomore Christian Pinto makes a defensive stop for the Atoms.

Lacrosse seeks turnaround vs. TJ

David Sewall, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
The Atoms take the field in their game against the Mt. Vernon Majors on April 12.

Softball impresses throughout district play

David Sewall, Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Boys Lacrosse takes the field ahead of their game against Trinity on March 21.

Lacrosse approaches district play

David Sewall, Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
The girls basketball team receives offensive play design in game against Mt. Vernon on senior night. The Atoms won by a score of 33-27.

Girls basketball falters in district tournament

David Sewall, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Junior Connor Lape pushes down the field to score vs. the Mt. Vernon Majors.

Lacrosse ramps up for 2022

David Sewall, Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Sophomore Colin Mcgee swims the 100 yd breaststroke against Edison in their meet on Jan. 21. Colin placed first in the event.

Swim struggles against Edison

David Sewall, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022

Girls basketball’s senior night success

David Sewall, Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
“Días Verdes” terminan para lacrosse

“Días Verdes” terminan para lacrosse

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Junior Maya Mann competes in the 100 yard butterfly event in a meet against the Hayfield Hawks on Dec. 10. The Atoms girls and boys teams both won by scores of 154-149 and 203.5-104.5.

Swim surges

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Atoms Lacrosse competed in the Oakton Turkey Shootout on Dec. 5 at the end of the green day season, showcasing the hard work put in over the course of the fall.

Lacrosse green days bring excitement

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
Junior Nathan Tran begins his dive off the board against Falls Church on Dec. 11. The boys team won by a score of 192-109.

Dive improves from early struggles

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 15, 2021
New leaders ready to lead dive to success

New leaders ready to lead dive to success

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Athletes try to improve their upper body strength through bench press in 4 x 8 sets.

Athletes stay in shape through JV track conditioning

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Junior Marcelo Pozo and sophmore Christian Pinto work on their moves in preperation for their first meet on Dec. 4.

Wrestling 2021 season preview

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021
Atoms swimmers Ashley Holcolmb, Maya Mann, Jana Russell and Madison Cruz dive off of the starting block in the 2020 District Finals.

Swim seeks continued success

David Sewall, Sports Editor
December 1, 2021

Entrenando, Atomos visitan escuelas intermedias

David Sewall, Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
Junior quarterback Piero Vernazza-Cortez takes the handoff and tries to make a play in the open field in the first half of the Atoms victory over the Jaguars on Oct. 22. The Atoms won by a score of 21-18.

Football battles in thrilling victory

David Sewall, Sports Editor
October 27, 2021
Swim coaches and players lead core workout drills with students at Holmes Middle School.

AHS teams visit local middle schools for coaching

David Sewall, Sports Editor
October 27, 2021
Senior Kate Chrestman puts in for par on the 4th hole of Pinecrest Golf Course

Golf sees growth before District Finals

David Sewall, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Sandy Karabelas dribbles towards the goal against Herndon during their Sept. 8 game. The Atoms lost to the Hornets (3-1) in an overtime thriller.

Field Hockey stays dominant with win over Lewis

David Sewall, Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Atoms Baseball clinches #1 seed in District Tournament

Atoms Baseball clinches #1 seed in District Tournament

David Sewall, Staff writer
May 31, 2021

High schools to be vaccine sites

David Sewall, Staff Writer
May 25, 2021

Students and staff debate D.C. statehood

David Sewall, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Baylor head coach Scott Drew hoists the National Championship Trophy after defeating #1 seed Gonzaga.

Students react to the NCAA tournament

David Sewall, Staff writer
April 9, 2021
Cooking classes, like Culinary Arts and Gourmet, have required teachers to adapt to virtual learning for typically hands-on classes. They are also sometimes simultaneously dealing with in-person students.

Electives adapt to virtual learning environment

David Sewall, Staff Writer
March 27, 2021
Juan Soto finishes at bat from a game last season.

Nationals prepare for 2021 season

David Sewall, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021

New bell schedule to begin on March 2

David Sewall, Staff Writer
February 23, 2021
Students react to Super Bowl LV

Students react to Super Bowl LV

David Sewall, Staff Writer
February 8, 2021

Governor floats idea of school year-round

David Sewall, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021
Trump supporters scaled walls in their riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7.

AHS reacts to Capitol Hill riot

David Sewall, Staff Writer
January 7, 2021

Students look forward to catch up days

David Sewall, Staff Writer
January 5, 2021

New season, new star

David Sewall, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Nine-year-old Jinan Hamadeh looks through the racks at Salvation Army. Children five years old and above must now wear masks in indoor public settings. The previous regulation was for ten years old and above.

VA introduces more Covid-19 regulations

David Sewall, Staff Writer
November 19, 2020
Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States.

Biden wins in controversial election

David Sewall, Staff writer
November 10, 2020
A typical work session in the Atoms Writing Center. This year it will be virtual with one on one Google Meet sessions.

Atoms Writing Center back open for business

David Sewall, Staff writer
October 20, 2020
Moderator Chris Wallace holding his hands up in protest of the candidates talking over one another, a common theme throughout the night.

First debate draws apathy from students and staff

David Sewall, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
The return of the Big Ten: What does it mean for college football?

The return of the Big Ten: What does it mean for college football?

David Sewall, Staff Writer
September 26, 2020
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