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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

Melanie Bennett

Melanie Bennett, Sports Editor

Melanie joined the A-Blast staff her junior year as a staff writer. This year as a senior she is the Sports Editor because she enjoys going to Annandale sports games. Melanie is a three sport athlete here at Annandale. She participates in Cross Country in the fall, Swimming in the winter and Lacrosse in the spring. She also enjoys going on long runs with her best friend Cynthia and eating at Tropical Smoothie. After high school she hopes to become an Archaeologist and travel the world.

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Senior Erica Johnson swims the 100 meter butterfly in a swim meet last season.

Eat my bubbles: Swim & Dive

Melanie Bennett, Sports Editor
November 14, 2013
Inside the life of a swimmer

Inside the life of a swimmer

Melanie Bennett, Sports Editor
November 12, 2013
Senior Lewis Folli runs a play in practice in preparation for the homecoming game tonight.

[Photo] Homecoming Sparks Optimism

Destiny Gammon, Co-Editor in Chief
October 18, 2013
Senior quarterback Steven Schwartz prepares to make a pass during the game against Oakton HS.

[Photo] Red Out vs. Lake Braddock tonight

Destiny Gammon, Co-Editor In Chief
September 27, 2013
Field Hockey Falls to Oakton

Field Hockey Falls to Oakton

Melanie Bennett, Sports Editor
September 25, 2013
Summer Exercises

Summer Exercises

Melanie Bennett, Sports Editor
May 23, 2013
Although the policy and procedure is the same, the phone call and email sent out to parents will be moved up to 10am.

New FCPS attendance policy

Melanie Bennett, Staff Writer
March 21, 2013
Junior Michelle Burnett dribbles the ball down the field while looking towards the goal.

Girls soccer faces loss

Melanie Bennett, Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
College sports are better

College sports are better

Melanie Bennett, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013
ABC Family's hit show, "Pretty Little Liars," began its new season on Jan. 9.

“A” great winter premiere

Melanie Bennett, Staff Writer
January 10, 2013
It only takes one text

It only takes one text

Melanie Bennett, Staff Writer
November 2, 2012
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