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We have begun postseason play for spring sports and head into the final week of the regular season for many teams. We will be hosting a few postseason events so make sure to get out and support! This weeks newsletter has the following:
* Atoms Athletics recap
* Upcoming events and information
* Sports Camp Information
* Scholarship Opportunities
* The week at a glance
CHECK IT ALL OUT!
Go Atoms!
 Atoms Athletics
The final week of the regular season for all spring teams came to a close this week! We finished with our final two senior nights and our fall athletes visited Holmes Middle School to share their experiences and why rising 9th graders should choose to play a sport at Annandale.
Boys and girls tennis wrapped up their season in the Occoquan Region Tennis Tournament with boys falling to Lake Braddock and girls coming up short in their home match vs West Potomac. Boys and girls lacrosse completed their seasons in the region tournament with boys playing hard against West Springfield and girls hard fought effort wasn't enough in their home game vs Fairfax. Baseball played an 11 inning thriller vs Edison on senior night and Autism Awareness Night before losing 3-2 but bounced back in a big way with a first round National District Tournament upset over Justice on Thursday! Softball finished their week off with a first round district tournament win over TJ to move on to the semifinals vs Hayfield. Boys soccer split their two games this week and go into the district tournament as the #5 seed on Monday. Girls soccer secured the #2 seed with wins over Mt. Vernon and Edison. Track competed in the National District track meet this week with personal records being set and Miles Lanham and Noah Williams who backed up their winter track championships with more medals for the outdoor season!
Exciting things happening around Atoms Athletics so don't miss out on the action!!
Winter sports concluded at the beginning of March and all postseason recognition has been completed. Check out our updated All-District/Region/State Recognition page
We've had a few cancelations during the first few weeks of the season so make sure you are staying up to date on all schedule changes on our Atoms Athletics Website
All Athletes End of Year Celebration and Next Level Ceremony
We are cordially inviting ALL of our student-athletes and families to the first annual Annandale All Athletes End of Year Celebration. The event is set up to reflect, recognize, and celebrate all programs and student-athletes accomplishments from this year. If you played on an athletic team this year, you are invited to this event and we are encouraging business casual attire for this evening. At the conclusion of the event, we will serve cake and drinks in the auditorium lobby for some socializing and mingling, so mark your calendar
Prior to the celebration, we are inviting ALL student-athletes who have committed to play athletics in college for a special Next Level Ceremony. We will recognize each student-athlete before having a final picture with everyone.
Tuesday, May 30
Annandale Auditorium
6:00pm – Next Level Ceremony
6:30pm – End of Year Celebration
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors!
Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net.
Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”. Payment is due on the first day of camp.
If you have any questions, please email Brandon Sutphin, Director of Student Activities, at basutphin@fcps.edu.
Camp Information
Multi-Sport Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 20-23 ($120): Campers will have fun playing a variety of sports including basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. They will participate in fun contests and win prizes! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
Olympics Camp - Rising 2nd-9th Graders - June 26-29 ($120): This exciting camp features team activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, touch football, and relay races. Campers will also get a chance to compete and earn medals! Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 8:30am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Multi-Sport or Olympics Camps, please reach out to Christopher Bagot, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at cabagot@fcps.edu.
Basketball - Rising 4th-9th Graders - July 10-14 ($250): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a report card on their basketball abilities, a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Jerome McAvoy, Camp Director and Varsity Coach, at jjmcavoy@fcps.edu.
Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse - Rising K-9th Grade - July 10-14, July 17-21, & July 24-28 ($120/week): For new athletes and those who have been playing for years, camp will be a fun-filled day of training, group competition, and surprise activities. Campers should bring their lunch each day except Friday when lunch will be provided. Hours are 8:00am-3:00pm. Register Here.
For questions about Girls Field Hockey/Lacrosse Camp please reach out to Janan Gokturk, Camp Director and Assistant Varsity Coach, at jahawthorne@fcps.edu.
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Annandale Physical Night
Students who would like to participate in sports or band next year will need a valid VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023. On May 31 at 5:30pm we will be hosting Sport and Activity Health Screenings. This physical will be good for all of next school year. The cost at Annandale is $40 pre-registration and $50 dollars walk-in. This is a donation to the Athletic Training Program so that we can continue to provide state of the art care for our athletes and band members. Click HERE to sign up. You may pay by credit card on myschoolbucks or cash/check at the door. For information about financial assistance for this event, please contact Ryan Hughes and Kathy Ayers.
Middle School Visits
Atoms Athletics will be visiting Poe Middle School during their advisory period on Monday, May 15 to share information to the rising 9th graders on how to get involved at Annandale High School, requirements for athletic tryouts, and hear from coaches and athletes of our fall sports teams.
Rising 9th Grade Activites/Athletics/Clubs Night
The Activities Office will be hosting an information night for rising 9th grade Activities/Athletics/Clubs Night on May 22 at 6:30pm. During this session, we will share information about the sports/seasons that we offer, how to sign up for a sport, and when try-outs for each sport begin. A coach, director, or student representative for each program will be available to answer any questions.
Email basutphin@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Directors Cut
Check out what's happening from our performing arts department!
Orchestra Director - Anne Ray
May 18 - Orchestra is excited to welcome Grammy nominated artist, Christylez Bacon, to our classes next week to kick off his residency with us! We are lucky enough to be one of the seven schools in Virginia to be awarded the 2023 Wolf Trap Educator Grant, and are using these funds to explore improvisation, blending styles and cultures of music, and creating beats with Christylez. This residency ends with a day of performing our original work and exploring arts careers at Wolf Trap. Catch our performance with Christylez at Annandale High School on May 18 at 7:00pm in the auditorium!
Choral Director - Pat Vaughn
May 26 and May 27 - Broadway Desserts: Broadway Desserts will feature all five of the AHS Choirs performing songs from the stage and is a Broadway Review of sorts. Both group and individual acts will be featured from auditions held earlier in the semester. The students prepare the music, pick their costumes and coordinate their choreography for a fantastic evening of entertainment. Please join us on either Friday, May 26 or Saturday, May 27 at 7:00pm in Watson Auditorium! Tickets will go on sale April 24.
Dance Team Fundraiser
The dance team needs your support! Grab a tote bag (or just contribute a donation) by following this link: Fundraising Link
The tote bag was designed by current sophomore dancer (and artist) Madison Mueller and it includes our dance team motto, "Every move is a moment!"
After competing for the first time this past season, Annandale Dance Team has even bigger ambitions this year .. Including going to dance camp for the first time this summer, along with more local competitions. Your contributions will go towards dance camp and competition fees, along with uniforms and dance gear. It also ensures that costs to dancers remain at a minimum.
We are going into our 3rd year as a team, so we are still young - which means we need all of the fundraising support we can get. Thank you for your support! GO ATOMS!
Atoms Athletics Concession Stand
Boosters needs you help with concession stand coverage! Click on a link below to sign up and support our Atoms Booster club!
Varsity Softball: Sign up here
Varsity Baseball: Sign Up Here
Stadium Concessions: Sign Up Here
If anyone has trouble with the above links, please email odessapmurray@gmail.com
Thank you for your support!
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.
Atoms Athletics Booster Scholarship
Each year the Atoms Booster Club gives out scholarships to two senior athletes. For more information can be found under the quick links tab on Annandale Activities Page. Deadline for the application is May 12, 2023
Scholarship Opportunity
The Rich Murray Journalism Scholarship intended for a high school senior looking to major in sports journalism or a similar field in the collegiate or professional sports industry.
The scholarship is a financial award in the amount of $1,000.00 to help the chosen student with college expenses. The application deadline is April 15.
More details can be found by visiting their website:
Scholarship Opportunity
Weekly Schedule
May 15 - May 19
Monday, May 15
National District Girls Soccer Quarterfinals vs Mount Vernon - 6:00pm
National District Boys Soccer Quarterfinals @ Falls Church - 6:00pm
National District Baseball Semifinals @ Edison - 6:00pm
National District Softball Semifinals @ Hayfield - 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 17
National District Girls Soccer Semifinals vs TBD (If they win Monday)
National District Boys Soccer Semifinals @ TBD (If they win Monday)
Occoquan Region Girls Soccer Play In vs TBD (If they lose Monday)
Occoquan Region Boys Soccer Play In vs TBD (If they lose Monday)
**RESULTS FROM MONDAY WILL DETERMINE THIS DATE OF EVENTS**
Thursday, May 18
National District Baseball Finals @ TBD - 6:00pm
National District Softball Finals @ TBD - 6:00pm
**RESULTS FROM MONDAY WILL DETERMINE THIS DATE OF EVENTS**
Friday, May 19
National District Girls Soccer Finals @ TBD - 6:00pm
National District Boys Soccer Finals @ TBD - 6:00pm
**RESULTS FROM MONDAY WILL DETERMINE THIS DATE OF EVENTS**
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