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  • Earth Day April 22
Freshmen had an alternate schedule during mission week that differed from the upperclassman. Rather than sign up for a specific Rose Project, each day, they watched a presentation given by AP Government and Politics Students, followed by volunteering at an organization off-site or on a project at school in the afternoon.

Students Volunteer During Mission Week at the Academy

Adriana James-Rodil, Emara Sáez, Bella Besece, Kimberly Egoavil, Gigi Alfonso, and Winsome Storm
March 10, 2021
The Frances Kratz Award is given to the boldest and most out-of-the-ordinary look, and the Princess Diana Award (which was first given at last years Junior Ring) is designated to one who emulates the grace and sophistication of the late princess. However, as students wore masks during the ceremony, for this year, we got rid of the Best Makeup category and instead replaced it with Best Mask.

The Achona Staff Commemorates the Best Dressed at the Annual Junior Ring Ceremony

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
February 25, 2021
Markers of status can be bought as demonstrated by the viral website Blue Check Homes, buying social media followers, and the Swell and HydroFlask water bottle trends at the Academy.

Blue Check Homes Popularity Reveals How Far People People Will Go to Reach “Elitist” Status (EDITORIAL)

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
February 19, 2021
Coronavirus vaccinations are underway, but health officials are concerned that not enough people are willing to receive the vaccine in order to reach herd immunity.

COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation Sparks Doubt Among the Public

Avery Rogan, Contributing Sophomore Staff Writer
February 10, 2021
The tennis team played their home match at the Hillsborough Community College tennis courts because, although there are two courts at the Academy, they are not enough to accommodate all the players.

The Tennis and Crew Teams Begin their Spring Seasons

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2021

How to Combat “Senioritis”

The Editorial Board
February 5, 2021
A two-year investigation conducted by PBS Frontline for its docu-series — Flints Deadly Water — found that although Michigan officials stated the death toll to be 12 people, an outbreak of Legionnaires disease, the largest outbreak in U.S. history, which is caused by waterborne bacteria is linked to 115 deaths in Flint.

Indictment of Former Michigan State Officials Further Exposes Discrepancies in the Criminal Justice System Between the Rich and Poor (EDITORIAL)

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2021
This historic building is Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción, which was founded in 1833, but destroyed by earthquakes.

Puerto Rico’s Infrastructure and Economic Crisis May Result in the Island’s Permanent Ruin if not Addressed Soon (EDITORIAL)

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2021
Two Sides of America

Two Sides of America

Sahar Bueno-Abdala, Staff Cartoonist
January 25, 2021

An Interview with SNJM Sister Kathleen Ross

Adriana James-Rodil, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2021
Achona staffers interviewed five different SNJMs who are pictured above.

Achona Staffers Interview SNJM Sisters as Rose Project Nears

January 20, 2021
The cover art is an original illustration by Chapuis which depicts the protest at the U.S. Capitol that took place on Jan. 6, 2021.

The Protests at Capitol Hill Have People Questioning: Is it Truly Black and White?

Josie Chapuis, Freshman Contributing Writer
January 19, 2021
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