Skip to Main Content
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

Khadija Ahmed

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief

Senior Khadija Ahmed is in her fourth year at The A-Blast. She has previously been a staff writer, Academics Editor and Managing Editor. In her free time, she likes to read books and bake. At the moment, she wants to pursue a career in environmental law and journalism. She’s excited to make her last year in The A-Blast the best one yet.

All content by Khadija Ahmed
Students begin getting vaccinated

Students begin getting vaccinated

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
April 29, 2021

FCPS changes academic policy

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
March 23, 2021
In early March, the Yearbook class surprised their adviser Julia Hanneman on her birthday when they all turned on their cameras during class in the Google Meet and held up handmade birthday cards.

Antenna Yearbook pushes forward

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
March 23, 2021
Alumni start mentorship program

Alumni start mentorship program

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
February 23, 2021
During the Atom Minds Matter interest meeting, attendees participated in an exercise where they discussed the charge on the device they were using but also the personal charge that each individual felt. Everyone was also invited to share what they do to recharge. In addition, there was a meditation exercise for people to try out together.

New club focuses on mental health

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
January 27, 2021
Some Penn State applicants received decisions as soon as Nov. 23. The school seems to be admitting by major.

Seniors begin to make college decisions

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
December 18, 2020

Q&A with new assistant principal Sarah Eqab

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
Senior Nicholas Pemberton works on a car in his Auto Tech class. “I definitely missed being in the shop,” Pemberton said. “It’s better than doing the online lessons.” He will continue attending in-person classes on Mondays even though the next group of students is no longer returning to school because of an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

FCPS DELAYS RETURN TO SCHOOL

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
November 19, 2020
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology senior Dinan Elsyad (middle) attended an event at the school on Oct. 4 called the Redefining Merit-thon that aimed to address the 30 years of disparate treatment of Black and Latinx students, students with disabilities, and students with low socioeconomic status.

TJHSST admissions in upheaval

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2020

FCPS falls victim to ransomware attack

Khadija Ahmed, Co-Editor in Chief
October 20, 2020
Four ways to explore colleges from home

Four ways to explore colleges from home

Khadija Ahmed, Managing Editor
September 24, 2020
Before the Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Nurse Darla Ferris starts the session with a prior knowledge test in the INOVA Dome classroom.

Students view heart surgery

Khadija Ahmed, Academics Editor
March 21, 2019
Sophomores Han Le and Haleluya Worku practice presenting for the science fair. Le is pictured holding the fluidized bed from her project.

Science Fair: ready for blast off

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019

Check out these MYP projects

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Senior Zain Ghul participates in a volleyball game as a part of the Atoms' varsity team.

Senior Zain Ghul sets into IB

Khadija Ahmed, Academics Editor
October 4, 2018
Uphold and her fiancé celebrate Father’s Day at the 2018 Ocean City Air Show in Maryland during this summer.

Meet new biology teacher Rebecca Uphold

Khadija Ahmed, Academics Editor
September 6, 2018

IB Spotlight: Tiya Ayele

Khadija Ahmed, Academics Editor
September 4, 2018

Scantrons out, projects in

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
May 23, 2018

Coach’s Corner: Rico Moore

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
April 10, 2018

Coach’s Corner: Steven Zaret

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
March 13, 2018

Coach’s Spotlight: Jimmy Brown

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
December 12, 2017
Caitlin Schwartz Player Spotlight

Caitlin Schwartz Player Spotlight

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017

Julia Ghiselli Player Profile

Khadija Ahmed, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
Load More Stories
Activate Search
Khadija Ahmed