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The first week back from the winter break saw a lot of exciting action from our winter teams! Wrestle, girls basketball, and boys basketball all came away with wins this week! We celebrated our first senior night of the winter season with boys basketball last night vs Lewis. More action coming up so get your Atoms Booster Pass and support the Atoms!
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Atoms Weekly Recap
A recap from the week in winter sports:
Girls Basketball traveled to Justice for their first game of the new year. Freshman continue to improve with each game but saw their efforts fall shorts vs the Wolves. JV got their second consecutive win (defeated Fairfax prior to the break). Varsity made it a back and forth game with the Wolves throughout the first half with the Wolves taking the lead into halftime. The second half saw the Wolves pull away late in the third and start of the fourth to get the win over the Atoms. The Atoms traveled to Lewis for game two. The played well despite a couple injuries to key players and were able to pull off the win vs the Lancers. Freshman and JV came away with wins as well to make it a clean sweep of the night. The Atoms host TJ in their next contest Tuesday evening
Boys Basketball played two more district games to start the new year off. The first game welcomed Justice to Annandale on Wednesday evening. The freshman battled throughout but fell short in their comeback attempt. The JV team had an exciting nail biter down to the buzzer with the Atoms prevailing 53-51. Varsity came out on fire taking a 27-5 lead at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw a lot of the same and the Atoms took a comfortable lead 43-11 to halftime. The second half was cruise control with the Atoms winning comfortably in the front of the home crowd. The Atoms hosted senior night Friday vs Lewis and recognized five seniors. The Atoms were cold to start the game but caught fire late in the first quarter and into the second as they took an 11 point halftime lead. Lewis cut it close but the Atoms were too prevailing on senior night 56-39. Freshman fell in their game but JV ran away comfortably to get the win. The Atoms travel to TJ Tuesday evening.
Swim/Dive jumped back into the pool Friday evening vs Edison. Several Atoms swimmers won their respective event but it wasn't enough to get the win over the Eagles. Several Atoms continue to improve on their personal best and a few boys relays teams continue to inch closer to a school record time as they prepare for the National District Championship Meet in a few weeks. The Atoms dive back in the pool Friday evening at GW Rec Center vs Mt. Vernon.
Wrestling competed in tri meet Wednesday evening at Falls Church. The Atoms came away with a win in their first match vs Falls Church with several wrestlers getting victories with the pin. The second match saw the potential National District Champion Edison run away with the victory over the Atoms. JV Wrestling saw action Thursday evening at TJ. The night showed the continuous improvement and determination of the younger wrestlers in the program. The Atoms hit the mat Wednesday evening with a home tri-meet at 6:00pm.
Indoor Track picks back up with their next meet on January 12.
Gymnastics returns to the floor on January 10 at Robinson.
Atoms Recognized for Postseason Teams
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:
All District/Region/State Recognition
Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports tryouts are right around the corner. The dates for tryouts are Monday, February 19 through Wednesday, February 21.
Spring sports include lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, tennis, and outdoor track. In order to participate, there are 2 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts: 1) Sports Physical - Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainers Ryan Hughes and 2) Activity Registration. This is an online submission that encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training.
Any athlete without a physical and registration on file by Friday, February 16 will not be allowed to tryout on Monday, February 19. Athletes submitting physicals and registration post February 16 will be eligible to tryout the day after the physical and registration have been submitted. For more information about tryouts, check www.annandaleatoms.net.
Stayed tuned as spring tryout times will be shared by February 1.
Winter Program Athlete Recognition
Parents, interested in recognizing your student-athlete for the upcoming Winter Season?! Then purchase one of our three program options for your student-athlete. You can purchase a full, half, or quarter page ad that will be displayed in all winter sports programs! Pricing is as follow:
* Full Page - $75
* Half Page - $45
* Quarter Page - $25
If interested, please contact Brandon Sutphin
Winter Baseball Skills Camp
Sundays in January & February - Baseball Skills Camp: Annandale Baseball is hosting their Sunday Skills camps starting in January. Each camp will be held in the main and auxiliary gyms at Annandale High School. Information and sign up for the Sunday Baseball Camps here.
Cost is $115 for all, or $25 each.
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Atoms Yard Signs
As we continue through the 2023-2024 school year, we aim to bring the community of Annandale closer together. In the Fall every student-athlete was given an Atoms yard sign to be displayed for the community to see. We are continuing that recognition as all of our Winter student-athletes have been provided a yard sign of their own!
Be on the lookout and when you see one make sure to show your support of the time and effort they are putting in to making the Annandale community proud!
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Winter Guitar Concert
January 31, 7pm. The Annandale Guitar Ensemble will present a concert featuring music spanning 500 years from Russian Folk songs to Disney favorites. All are encouraged to come support our guitar students and hear some good music. Please join us that night in the Annandale HS auditorium.
Annandale HS Spring Musical Audition
Disney’s High School Musical: On Stage! focuses on a high school jock, Troy, and talented scientist, Gabriella, who, while on their family vacations, discover they both love singing. They decide to try out for the high school musical, but their friends try to stop them. The show focuses on issues of popularity, first love, balancing education with extracurricular activities, and the value of friends and family.
Auditions will be held January 22nd & 23rd starting at 3:15pm, followed by a dance call starting at 5:35pm. Kids will need to have a monologue and song prepared.
Link to sign up to auditions here, students will also need an audition packet which they can get from Room 324 or view here
If interested in learning more, reach out to Ms. Murray and Ms. Bustamante.
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Atoms Jibbitz for sale!
Looking for new Annandale swag for your shoes?! Stop by the Activities Office and pick up an Annandale Atoms jibbitz for $5.00! Hurry and get yours before they sell out!
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Our next Booster Membership Meeting is Monday, January 8 at 6 pm!
Join us on Monday, December 8 in-person at Annandale High School in the Driver’s Education Room or online at meet.google.com/zoo-iypf-kpq. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. All members of the Atoms Booster Club are invited to attend to hear the latest updates on our Winter sports activities and support plans.
Atoms Booster Blast and Spirit Wear
Interested in knowing more about our Atoms Booster Club?! Then check out the Atoms Booster Blast to learn more about how you can get involved and help support our student-athletes at Annandale!
Interested in ordering some Atoms spirit wear? Check out our online store and get your Atoms merch! Atoms Online Store
Atoms Booster Passes
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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!
To purchase your Atoms Pass click here! 23-24 Atoms Booster Pass
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Atoms Boosters Concession Stand Help
Special Ask... Atoms After School Snack Bar
As many of you know, the Atoms Athletic Boosters has been able to open our concessions stand after school for your children to grab a bite to eat prior to heading to their activities. If your schedule allows, please consider volunteering 1 day a week or even just 1-2 days a month. The hours are 3:15-4:15. This is a rare benefit in Fairfax County that we are able to provide for our kids, but we can’t do it without parent help. Please contact at odessapmurray@gmail.com or (703) 626-9647 if interested in helping.
Winter Sport Concession Sign Ups
We need your help with our concession stand for the winter season. Considered signing up and helping our Atoms Athletic Boosters make money during our winter events. Click on a link below to sign up
Boys Basketball Concession Sign up
Girls Basketball Concession Sign Up
Wrestling Concession Sign Up
Partners for Safe Teen Driving
Included in Grade 10 Health & PE is one quarter, or 30-36 hours, of in-classroom driver education. To get your driver’s license in Virginia, you must successfully complete, or pass, the classroom portion of driver education. You must also attend a 90-minute parent-teen traffic safety program, Partners for Safe Teen Driving, or PSTD, with a parent/guardian. Annandale High School is hosting five (5) PSTD presentations this school year, one each quarter and two during the fourth quarter. They are free to students enrolled in Health & PE 10 at Annandale HS and begin at 6:30pm in the auditorium. You must attend with a parent/guardian, arrive ON TIME as the door is locked at 6:30pm, and you must remain the duration of the presentation for your attendance to be verified. Choose a date convenient for you and your parent/guardian. You may attend a session outside of your Driver Education quarter.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Dates at Annandale High School:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Register HERE for a PSTD session that works for you! If you have any questions, please let me know!
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Live Streaming
Don't miss out on the Atoms because you can't attend in person. 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. Get your subscription today to avoid missing the action!
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Weekly Schedule
January 8 - January 13
Tuesday, January 9
Girls Basketball vs TJ - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Boys Basketball @ TJ - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Wednesday, January 10
Wrestling District Tri-Meet - 6:00pm
Gymnastics @ Robinson - 6:00pm
Thursday, January 11
JV Wrestling @ Falls Church - 6:00pm
Friday, January 5
Girls Basketball vs Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Boys Basketball @ Edison - 4:30/5:45/7:30pm
Swim/Dive vs Mt. Vernon @ GW Rec Center - 6:30pm
Indoor Track @ TJMS - 5:30pm
Saturday, January 6
Wrestling @ Freedom South Riding - 9:00am
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