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The Student News Site of Alexandria City High School

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The Student News Site of Alexandria City High School

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Current George Mason Elementary School marked in red pen. | Image accessed via Google Street View

George Mason Modernization Stirs Controversy

Casey Donahue, Editor in Chief March 26, 2025

Alexandria City Public Schools plans to completely rebuild George Mason Elementary School this summer as part of the city’s modernization efforts. This project will improve the 85-year-old building,...

Medrano poses with Coach Chris Marshall and David Paladin, after reaching 100 wins. / Photo courtesy of Gabriel Elias

Naria Medrano: First Female Wrestler to Reach 100 Wins

Liam Brown, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

Senior Naria Medrano has made Alexandria City High School history, becoming the first female wrestler to reach 100 wins. On February 8,2025, Medrano reached the milestone after pinning her opponent in...

School Budget Debates Cause Controversy

School Budget Debates Cause Controversy

Nadja Duss, Editor March 7, 2025

Alexandria’s school board approved its budget for the upcoming school year at a meeting February 26, despite receiving mixed reactions from school staff and students, with many saying that the funds...

Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies

Five Northern Virginia School Districts Under Federal Investigation for Transgender Policies

Julia Gwin and James Libresco March 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation in February into Alexandria City Public Schools, along with four other school districts in northern Virginia, for potential discrimination and...

Top row from left: Bridgett O'Brien, Leia Hubbard, Rachel Cotton, Mila Aida. 
Bottom row from left: Leo Ellis, Jonathan Ramsdel, Tobias Damico-Lassman, Jack Sutherland, Finn Koeppen. / Image courtesy of Mila Aida

Breaking Barriers: Swimmers Set New Records

Imani Sanders, Staff Writer March 6, 2025

On February 8, a significant milestone was achieved amongst the swim and dive team at Alexandria City High School in the regional championships, which were held at Oak Marr Recreation Center.  Finn...

Senior guard Tarik Sesay gets ready to shoot a freesthrow / @jb.flicks_ on Instagram

Boys Basketball Looking Ahead to Next Season

Maxwell Jones-Lachance, Sports Editor March 6, 2025

After the basketball season concluded last month, I was interested in finding out more about the season and our Titans’ performances, and also what to expect for the next season. Expectations were high...

Senior Shulamite Yawson performs a Ghanaian dance at ACHS’ annual Black History Month showcase.

Black History Showcase Celebrates Students

Rozalia Finkelstein, Editor March 5, 2025

On February 25th, Alexandria City High School hosted its 15th annual Black History Month showcase. Students performed dances, songs and spoken-word pieces. The performance occurred in the auditorium at...

Graphic by Rozalia Finkelstein for Theogony

ACPS Embraces AI

Noah Sternberg, Staff Writer February 21, 2025

As teachers grapple with a growing number of students dubiously getting ahead on their assignments via Artificial Intelligence — or AI — Alexandria City Public Schools is taking a new approach: If...

Veronica Jackson conducting the ACHS orchestra. / Photo provided by Veronica Jackson

Inspiring Students From The Conductor’s Stand

Pablo Cruz Rivera, Editor February 10, 2025

Veronica Jackson, Alexandria City High School’s orchestra conductor, is known among her students for her passion, talent and welcoming classroom. When walking into the orchestra room, students from different...

Officials utilized a floating crane Feb. 7 to remove the wreckage of American Airlines flight 5342 and the Black Hawk helicopter that collided midair.

67 Dead After Airplane Collides With Army Helicopter, Plummets into Potomac River

James Libresco and Noah Sternberg February 3, 2025

Officials said there are no survivors after a commercial jet with 64 passengers and an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers collided shortly before 9 p.m. on Jan. 29 outside of Ronald Reagan National...

A camera at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts captured the crash. / Image captured via EarthCam. Used with permission

LIVE UPDATES: Plane Crash at DCA

Theogony Staff January 29, 2025

Officials said there are no survivors after a commercial jet with 64 passengers and an Army helicopter carrying three soldiers collided shortly before 9 p.m. on Jan. 29 outside of Ronald Reagan National...

Vahin Middough (Senior) flying over the bar. / Image Courtesy of the ACHS Track Boosters Facebook Page

Setting The Bar High

Imani Sanders, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

Senior Vahin Middough is well into his journey of success in high jump. Although he started during his junior year, he’s excelling in his second season. Coach Teresa Henderson suggested Middough...

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