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
Olivia Lafferty

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer

Olivia Lafferty is a photographer for the newspaper. This is her first year on staff. She often takes pictures and writes stories with Priya Adhikary. She is also a member of the Key Club and in her free time, she listens to music and hangs out with her friends.

All content by Olivia Lafferty
Date for a Cure

Date for a Cure

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
February 24, 2014
A common form of contraception.

[Photo] Five more statistics about sex education

Berta Tarqui, Health Editor
February 5, 2014
Winter Pep Rally

Winter Pep Rally

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
December 13, 2013
AHS students reveal that they have experienced cyberbullying during their high school careers.

[Photo] Cyberbullying: The 24-7 aggressor

Destiny Gammon, Co-Editor In Chief
November 19, 2013
Halloween Costume Contest

Halloween Costume Contest

Olivia Lafferty and Megan Ryan
November 1, 2013

Halloween Costume Contest

Megan Ryan and Olivia Lafferty
October 31, 2013
Halloween Parade in Wakefield Chapel

Halloween Parade in Wakefield Chapel

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
October 28, 2013
Senior Nick Torrico looks at all the papers colleges require to submit their application.

[Photo] College stress begins early

Bayley Brill, News Editor
October 18, 2013
To follow tradition, the clarinet section of the Marching Atoms coordinate heir costumes at the Wakefield Chapel parade.

[Photo] Band stops long-standing tradition

Jarod Golub, News Editor
September 24, 2013
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[Photo] Zero tolerance changes

Destiny Gammon, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2013
Mary Richardson lectures during one of her last IB Topics classes of the year.

[Photo] Richardson retires after 13 years at AHS

Bayley Brill, News Editor
May 24, 2013
Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Student vs. Faculty Basketball Game

Olivia Lafferty, Head Photographer
April 19, 2013
Spring is Blooming in Annandale

Spring is Blooming in Annandale

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
April 10, 2013
The flashing incident was reported in the area of Commons Drive and Rectory Lane.

[Photo] UPDATE: Flashing incident reported near Commons Drive and Rectory Lane

Gwen Levey, Co-Editor in Chief
March 13, 2013
Senior Joey Rainey dressed in a wacky outfit during the Date for a Cure Auction. Date for a Cure raised the most money for the fundraiser.

[Photo] SNHS surpasses last year’s fundraiser total

Nuhami Mandefro, Staff Writer
March 12, 2013
Livi Listens: Technically tormented

Livi Listens: Technically tormented

Olivia Lafferty, Head Photographer
March 8, 2013
Senior Humphrey Saldia is one of many students who feel tired during the school day due to lack of sleep the night before. He says that an extra hour or two of sleep would help him to focus during classes.

[Photo] SLEEP initiative continues proposal for later school start time

Sandra Webb and Christine Tamir
March 5, 2013
Science teachers Elizabeth Tuffs, Rachel Lazar and Issac Boakye grade the projects after all of the presentations.

[Photo] Science fair winners advance to regionals

Sarah Metzel, Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
Senior Nardos Assefa spent multiple hours completing her Extended Essay.

[Photo] 2013 Diploma Candidates wrap up

Bayley Brill, Staff Writer
March 5, 2013
Livi listens: Torn

Livi listens: Torn

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
February 22, 2013
Science Fair

Science Fair

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
February 11, 2013
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Juniors Eric Mejean and Katie McCann pose in front of their board to show their project to the judges

Livi Listens: fed up friend

Livi Listens: fed up friend

Olivia Lafferty, Head Photographer
February 7, 2013
Livi Listens: shopping addicted

Livi Listens: shopping addicted

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
January 27, 2013
Pack the Pit

Pack the Pit

Olivia Lafferty and Jared Lefbom
January 24, 2013
Although many students register their technology with the school, others still do not choose to register their devices.

[Photo] New phone policy ineffective

Megan Ryan, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013
Junior Jenny Nguyen works out at a local gym in order to maintain a healthy metabolism

[Photo] Boost your metabolism

Thien Mai, Copy Editor
January 22, 2013
Brands such as The North Face are worn by many students at AHS, showing the lack of fashion diversity.

[Photo] “Hey, I have that same sweater!’

Bayley Brill, Staff Writer
January 17, 2013
Livi Listens: too serious

Livi Listens: too serious

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
November 29, 2012
Livi Listens: in a quandary

Livi Listens: in a quandary

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
November 19, 2012
Livi Listens: third wheel

Livi Listens: third wheel

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
November 7, 2012
Several students voting affiliations may be influenced by parents and teachers opinions.

[Photo] Many students’ political opinions influenced by teachers and parents

Dana Filipczyk, News Editor
November 6, 2012
Election signs are lined up in the grass along the pathway into the center to vote.

Election Day

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
November 6, 2012
Livi Listens: political predicament

Livi Listens: political predicament

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
October 26, 2012
Spirit Week: Pajama Day

Spirit Week: Pajama Day

Olivia Lafferty
October 25, 2012
Spirit Week: Wacky Tacky Day

Spirit Week: Wacky Tacky Day

Olivia Lafferty
October 24, 2012
Powderpuff Game

Powderpuff Game

Olivia Lafferty
October 24, 2012
Spirit Week: America Day

Spirit Week: America Day

Olivia Lafferty
October 22, 2012
Junior Jennifer Nguyen reads a Korean newspaper to stay informed about current events and international news

[Photo] Classes limited on foreign politics

Mark Slough, Staff Writer
October 10, 2012
Livi Listens: hopeless romantic

Livi Listens: hopeless romantic

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
October 5, 2012
People picked what apples they wanted to buy.

Farmer’s Market

Olivia Lafferty
October 3, 2012
Livi Listens: Not allowed to date

Livi Listens: Not allowed to date

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
September 17, 2012
Livi Listens: Odd man out

Livi Listens: Odd man out

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
September 13, 2012
Livi Listens: Stressed student

Livi Listens: Stressed student

Olivia Lafferty, Head photographer
September 5, 2012
Livi Listens: Camping dilemma

Livi Listens: Camping dilemma

Olivia Lafferty, Advice Columnist
June 1, 2012
Elective Fair 2012

Elective Fair 2012

Olivia Lafferty and Priya Adhikary
March 1, 2012
Washington D.C. Sculpture Gardens

Washington D.C. Sculpture Gardens

Olivia Lafferty and Priya Adhikary
March 1, 2012
Pack The Pit 2012

Pack The Pit 2012

Olivia Lafferty and Priya Adhikary
February 13, 2012
Wattenbarger commits to Alderson-Broaddus for football

Wattenbarger commits to Alderson-Broaddus for football

Olivia Lafferty and Priya Adhikary
February 2, 2012
A-Blast Newseum trip

A-Blast Newseum trip

Olivia Lafferty and Priya Adhikary
January 18, 2012

Water for Elephants dazzles audiences

Olivia Lafferty, Photographer
May 17, 2011
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