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
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Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor

Senior Galilea Sejas is the Arts Editor for The A-Blast and this is her second year on staff. She is an IB Diploma candidate and is fortunate enough to be the president of both the International Thespian Society and National English Honor Society. In the little free time that she does have, she enjoys spending it with her two little brothers.

 

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Freshman Andrew Zurita plays the flute during the pit rehearsal.

The Pit Orchestra/Band prepares music for Seussical

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
March 19, 2019
Junior Makayla Collins (left) and senior Emily Trachsel rehearse the song, “Amazing Mayzie,” with the other bird girls, juniors Savannah Gravitt and Vera Miller.

Thespians prepare for spring musical

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
March 19, 2019
The Navy Sea Chanters performing a theatre musical piece, "Prima Donna," from Phantom of the Opera.

Navy Sea Chanters visit AHS for their yearly performance

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
February 21, 2019
During her sophomore year, Trachsel (left) sings and acts as one of the stepsisters, Joy, and freshman Claire Vaughn (right) as she laments about Prince Christopher and Cinderella during the song, “The Stepsisters Lament.”

Singer, dancer, actress and now poet: senior Emily Trachsel shares her experiences as a multi-talented artist

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
January 28, 2019
Putting the Light in the "American Treasure" theme at the White House

Putting the Light in the “American Treasure” theme at the White House

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
November 29, 2018

Anon(ymous) Fall Play: Unity in Diversity

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
November 14, 2018
Halloween Costume Contest Results

Halloween Costume Contest Results

Jude Nanaw and Galilea Sejas
November 2, 2018
Marching Band Players pose during the song "This is Me" from "The Greatest Showman."

Marching Atoms Senior Night

Galilea Sejas
October 20, 2018
Aerie sells lingerie products as a division of American Eagle. The company has a new campaign using everyday women as models and does not Photoshop them. In this photo, the women are sitting on a couch covered with inspirational and motivational words to boost their self confidence. They focus on publicizing their lingerie products through featuring these different models, in hopes of changing the expectations of women and men alike set on them by society.

Photos reveal beauty in all bodies

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
October 9, 2018
Senior, Brass Captain and Trumpet Section Leader Sam Berhe performs a solo during the halftime performance.

[Photo] Marching Into a New Year with “The Greatest Show”

Thonny Anwar
October 4, 2018
On Aug. 23, the incoming freshmen class gathered in the main gym to conclude their orientation with a pep rally and a Class of 2022 group photo.

[Photo] AHS welcomes Class of 2022

Jude Nanaw, Co-Editor in Chief
September 9, 2018
Junior Kyle Dalsimer is accepting his award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical at the 2017-2018 Cappies Gala.

…And the Cappies award for Lead Actor in a Musical goes to Kyle Dalsimer!

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
June 18, 2018
"I don't care that you broke your elbow" group consisting of juniors Emily Trachsel, Jeremy Berry and Feven Lebamu work on producing their play.

“I don’t care that you broke your elbow” Group Wins Best Play at Play in a Day

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
May 21, 2018

The best things come in threes: AHS music department holds the Trilogy Ensemble Concert

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
May 3, 2018
Sophomore Angie Snow creates a watercolor painting titled "Through the Looking Glass"

Annandale High School students display their masterpieces at the art show

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
April 29, 2018
Junior Gaby Pho holds the instrument that got her a full ride to Julliard.

Junior heads to Julliard

Galilea Sejas and Maryam Dereje
April 10, 2018

Artist Spotlight: Junior Alex Ohene-Okae

Maryam Dereje and Galilea Sejas
March 15, 2018

Hunchback at it again with another spring musical

Galilea Sejas, Maryam Dereje, and Brenda Gamez
March 13, 2018
Junior Kyle Dalsimer, Junior Emily Trachel and Ioana Martin practicing their vocals for Singing Valentines in the hallways.

Showing Love Through Art!

Brenda Gamez, Maryam Dereje, and Galilea Sejas
February 14, 2018
Junior Kyle Dalsimer is portraying the character, Chuck, in the musical Footloose, that was performed at Hayfield Secondary School.

Artist Spotlight: Junior Kyle Dalsimer gets 1st place at a Virginia National Singing Competition

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
February 5, 2018
Mens Chorale wear tights to do the song "Men in Tights" from Robin Hood, justice.

Came for the desserts, stayed for the Broadway

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
February 3, 2018
Angel Estrada is posing in his official US Army Marching Band uniform.

Senior Angel Estrada talks about experience with US Army All-American Marching Band

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
January 23, 2018
All of the choirs are singing the song Gaudete, which means rejoice in latin, with the Annandale Select Women's Ensemble at the front of the stage.

Gaudete! at the Annandale HS Chorus Winter Concert

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
December 16, 2017
Junior Emily Trachsel is playing the arms of Junior Ioana Marin and Sophomore Makayla Collins is playing the arms of Sophomore Ave Clyburn during their improv game of arms.

Ready, Set, Improv!

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
December 14, 2017

District Chorus Auditions

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
November 20, 2017
The Marching Band seniors await their name to be called.

Marching Band Senior Night

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
November 4, 2017

The Atomic Confusion Improv team preparing for competition

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
October 25, 2017
Senior Marina Chen finishes her choreography as a color guard member

Marching Band underappreciated

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
October 25, 2017

Students struggle to balance academy classes

Maryam Dereje and Galilea Sejas
October 2, 2017

Marching Band Prepares for Competition

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
September 28, 2017

Beginning the show production: “She Kills Monsters”

Galilea Sejas, Arts Editor
September 28, 2017

ATC preps for fall play with audition workshops

Galilea Sejas and Maryam Dereje
September 12, 2017
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