Atoms Athletics & Activities
Atom Nation,
It's hard to believe that we're down to the final stretch of the winter seasons with some programs having their district tournaments before the end of January! We have some exciting games and events that we encourage our community to come out and watch. Not to mention, some of those evenings we will be celebrating our senior student-athletes who participate in our various programs.
Don't forget about our winter musical next Friday and Saturday! Our student-athletes and Activities Office continue to work hard to make the Annandale community proud of our programs and athletes!
Go Atoms!
Annandale Activities Office
Atoms Athletics Highlights
This weeks recap:
Boys basketball lost a heartbreaking double OT game to Thomas Jefferson Tuesday evening but bounced back in a big way with a convincing win over Mount Vernon last night.
Girls basketball played hard but fell in their games vs TJ and Mount Vernon.
Wrestling hosted Wednesday evening and came away with a 1-1 record on the night, beating Falls Church in their first match but fell to Hayfield in their second match.
Gymnastics hit the mat again with many girls continuing their growth and improvement for the program.
Swim/Dive came up short again TJ in their meet Friday evening but get back in the pool tonight for Senior Night at Audrey Moore.
We have officially finished our fall seasons with many of our Atoms student-athletes earning postseason All-District and All-Region recognition. These student-athletes worked hard and their achievements should be acknowledged! Check out the recipients using the link below:
Annandale Atoms Fall All-District/Region/State Recognition
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We would like to recognize members from our Orchestra program who were selected for District Honor Orchestra this fall.
Shalini Vlcan - Viola
Jazzy Tang - Viola
Thein Phan - Viola
Jenna Saykhamphone - Bass
Melanie Lam - Violin
Gear up with Official Atoms Spiritwear
Gear up for another action-packed season with official Atoms gear. You can dress in team-spirited garb on game day and every day with the largest selection of Annandale Atoms apparel at the official Atoms Store. Cheer on your Atoms with t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more.
Our online Atoms Shop has items for any occasion. Visit spiritwear.atomsboosters.org to see the latest Atoms gear.
From the Boosters
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There’s Still Time to Purchase Your Atoms All-Season Athletics Pass
The Atoms Booster Club’s All-Season pass provides you general admission access to all regular season home football, baseball, basketball, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, volleyball, and wrestling events. With more than nine sports showcased, you can save BIG with the all-season pass!
Visit membership.atomsboosters.org for more information or to purchase your all-season pass online.
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Atoms Athletics Booster Meeting
Looking to join the Atoms Athletics Booster Club and be a part of raising funds and supporting Atoms Athletics?! Then come out to our next booster meeting!
Monday, February 6
6:00pm
Driver's Education room (Enter through Door 10)
We need your help!
The Atoms Athletic Booster Club needs your help with concession stand coverage. When the concession stand is open the booster club makes money and anytime a parent represents a sports program, that program receives a percentage of the sales! Please consider helping out and signing up below for one of our home events.
Boys Basketball:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahsboys
Girls Basketball:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahsgirls
Wrestling:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AAA72FA6F5C61-ahswrestling
Coaches Corner
Check out what our Atom's Coaches are saying about their programs! Each week our coaches will give a recap, provide a look ahead, or recognize a student-athlete.
BOYS BASKETBALL, Jerome McAvoy:
Boys basketball hosted our Readers are Leaders Tuesday evening vs TJ. It was a great night as we continue to build community within the boys basketball program. The crowd was treated to an exciting double OT game. The result wasn't what we wanted but we bounced back with a convincing win over Mount Vernon last. We hit the floor with games at Edison and senior night Friday vs Lewis.
GYMNASTICS, Madison Morella:
Atoms Gymnastics competed at Thomas Jefferson this week with athletes competing on all events. Abrish Antezana competed her new floor routine for the first time. Kaylee Rivera scored her highest beam score with 0 falls. Erika Villarroel also scored her highest on beam. Girls compete next Wednesday at Lake Braddock.
WRESTLING, Josh Damico:
The Grappling Atoms hosted Falls Church and Hayfield Wednesday evening in the Pit. The Grappling Atoms came away with a win in the first match vs Falls Church but fell to Hayfield in the second match. The Atoms have a few injuries to heal up over the next couple of weeks but look poised and ready as we prepare for the District Tournament in February.
We host our annual Atoms Wrestling Tournament next Saturday, January 21. Come out and support!
INDOOR TRACK, Phil Harris:
This week the Winter Track Team continues to prepare for the next couple of meets in two weeks. One at TJ Community Center and the other at the Montgomery Invitational. Also continue to wish Coach Harris a speedy recovery and hope to see him back soon doing what he loves.
SWIM/DIVE, Carmen Lucas:
This week we have a big double-meet weekend against TJ on Friday and Edison on Saturday where we’ll also celebrate our seniors with senior night! It’s been almost a month since our last meet and we are excited to head into the last stretch of the season.
Director's Cut
Get a behind the scenes look at our Performing Arts as they share recaps, a preview to performances, or what is going on their classes!
PERFORMING ARTS
In the Spring, AHS Performing Arts will be embarking on their Spring Trip to Florida, getting the opportunity to work with two college performing arts departments along the way. Donate at tinyurl.com/SpringTripDonate to support students getting to go on this trip!
Free Music Leadership Symposium
On Wednesday, January 25th at Lake Braddock Secondary School, Dr. Scott Lang will be hosting a student leadership symposium open to all FCPS high school music students from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. This is the first time FCPS has hosted an event of this nature and it is FREE to students! Students should RSVP by filling out the Music Student Leadership Symposium form by January 20.
BAND, Director Tyron Barnes:
Department of Bands Pyramid Concert February 23 at 7 pm in the Auditorium.
ORCHESTRA, Director Annie Ray:
Supporting Orchestra - Benevity
PLEASE check your corporate policies, many companies filter donations for employees through an entity called Benevity. ANNANDALE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS is now registered with Benevity.
Benevity is a company that can help turn your volunteer hours into Donations for Orchestra!!! Please check with your corporate HR to see if your company uses Benevity. If your company does use Benevity, they may either match donations you make to the Orchestra Boosters, or you may simply need to record hours that you participate in orchestra events and your company may provide money to the Orchestra Boosters. (Some companies TRIPLE donations to charities made through Benevity and others offer a certain dollar amount of donation for time you're already spending participating in Orchestra events)
We know that Google, Visa, UPS, Starbucks, Booz Allen Hamilton, Microsoft and Netflix offer these options, but many mor in the area may as well.
THEATRE, Director Katie Brunberg:
Tickets on sale for Firebringer
At the dawn of humanity, one tribe of cave-people survives the many trials of prehistoric life, but one member of the tribe doesn't seem to fit in. Join us on a comedic musical journey of love, discovery, acceptance, and some… out of this world surprises. Rated PG-13 for mature content. Click link and/or see poster for details.
Athletic Training Wrap
Our Athletic Trainers, Ryan Hughes and Kathy Ayers, work really hard behind the scenes of our Athletic events and they would like to share some tips and advice they give the student-athletes at Annandale High School everyday.
TIP OF THE WEEK
It’s important to prepare before a game. But maintaining a healthy diet with a good balance of calories that includes carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals will keep you in your best shape all season and all year. Don’t forget to stay well-hydrated throughout the day, every day.
Skip The Line With ETIX
Order your gameday tickets ahead of time and skip the line at the gate. Use the link below to access the Annandale schedule and order your tickets. Game tickets go on sale the day before the event
ETix Calendar
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Live Streaming
Please note that for the last year and a half, Fairfax County Public Schools paid for a countywide subscription for all schools and their communities. Unfortunately, FCPS will no longer be paying these fee. All of our events that take place on our stadium field and in our gymnasium will continue to be streamed live on the NFHS Network, but will now have a pay wall that the consumer will need to pay for.
Prices - $11.99 per month or $79.99 for an annual subscription.
For more information...
NFHS Network - Sign Up
Live Stream
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Weekly Schedule
January 16-21
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Day - Student Holiday
Wednesday, January 18
F/JV/Varsity Girls vs Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
F/JV/Varsity Boys @ Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Varsity Wrestling @ Lewis - 6:00pm
Gymnastics @ Lake Braddock - 6:00pm
Friday, January 13
F/JV/Varsity Boys vs Lewis - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm (SENIOR NIGHT)
F/JV/Varsity Girls @ Lewis - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Swim/Dive @ Mount Vernon - 6:00pm
Saturday, January 14
Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Annandale - 9:00am
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