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      Teens find low-cost entertainment in a tough economy

      Vickie Sierra, AHN Morning Show, shares ideas from students on how to spend less on entertainment.

      Vickie Sierra, AP Lit Set 2
      January 15, 2012

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      Maddie Glaum, recent Academy graduate, was a first Maddie Glaum, recent Academy graduate, was a first-year Achona writer and second year cartoonist during the 2020-21 school year. While on staff, Maddie wrote a variety of stories, most of which had been opinion and local stories. Maddie is also credited with designing Achona's podcast covers.⁣ ⁣ Her featured pieces include: ⁣ ⁣ "The Hybrid School Experience"⁣ ⁣ "New Senior Lounge Given Bittersweet Welcome"⁣ ⁣ and "The 'Eat Local' Paradox (OPINION)" which received a Best of SNO award for outstanding student journalism. (Maddie received 𝟏𝟎 Best of SNO awards while on staff!)⁣ ⁣ Congratulations, Maddie! We wish you the best of luck in college!
      Olivia Martinez, recent Academy graduate, was a fi Olivia Martinez, recent Academy graduate, was a first-year Achona writer this past year. While on staff, Olivia covered a variety of stories most of which had been converted to video. Others were feature and culture articles.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Her featured pieces include: ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ "Getting to Know Musical Arts Director Nancy Mizzell (VIDEO)"⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ "Coping With the Loss of a Pet and Adapting to a New Normal"⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ and "Shining Light: Tackling Stereotypes and Misconceptions about the Hispanic Experience" which received a Best of SNO award for outstanding student journalism.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Congratulations, Olivia! We wish you the best of luck in college!
      College Counselor Darcy Dwyer was approached by Ac College Counselor Darcy Dwyer was approached by Achona Online for an interview. Read “Darcy Dwyer Retires After 33 Years as a College Counselor” at the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Adriana J.
      Anika Schmid, recent Academy graduate, was a first Anika Schmid, recent Academy graduate, was a first-year Achona writer this past year. While on staff, Anika wrote a variety of stories often within the realm of multimedia and opinion. ⁣ ⁣ Her featured pieces include: ⁣ ⁣ "Academy Students Reminisce Childhood Memories on Disney+"⁣ ⁣ "Are the Grammys Reflective of an Artist's Success or Does Bias Halt Recognition?"⁣ ⁣ and "The Dangers of Gender Reveal Parties: From Wildfire to Plane Crashes" which received a Best of SNO award for outstanding student journalism.⁣ ⁣ Congratulations, Anika! We wish you the best of luck in college!
      This week is the seniors’s last week of school, This week is the seniors’s last week of school, and to commemorate them and their achievements, a picture of each student’s headshot and activities can be found in a heart in the second floor commons.⁣ ⁣ Per tradition, the senior farewell, running of the halls, and senior pool party will be taking place on Friday during school. Make sure to tune in to our Instagram story that day because Editor-in-Chief Adriana J. will be taking over the Instagram.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Adriana J. ⁣
      #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we wil #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we will be posting throwback pictures of AHN teachers! Today’s teacher is Darcy D. from the counseling department. This will be out last throwback post for the year.
      Read about senior softball night, living with a ch Read about senior softball night, living with a chronic illness, and digital art theft at the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Lucy D., Olivia M., Anika S.
      #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we wil #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we will be posting throwback pictures of AHN teachers! Today’s teacher is Christina L. from the history department.
      "'I got into Columbia!' said Blair Waldorf, one of "'I got into Columbia!' said Blair Waldorf, one of the main characters in Warner Brothers’ six season television series, 'Gossip Girl.' Columbia is an established, top-ranked school. This automatically characterizes her as a smart, ambitious student. She could have gotten into any number of smaller, but still excellent, colleges. This brings to light the culture surrounding the college admissions process, and how what school you go to matters. According to the National Association for College Admissions Counseling, Gen Z (born between 1995 and 2010) are statistically more entrepreneurial and desire more practical skills than their millennial counterparts. Oh, and they’re obsessed with college." ⁣ ⁣ Continue reading "The Harvard Hype: Exposing a Toxic Culture Within the College Admissions Process" at the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ 🎓🎓🎓⁣ Stay updated with Achona Online
      #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we wil #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we will be posting throwback pictures of AHN teachers! Today’s teacher is Melissa L. from the art department.
      #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we wil #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we will be posting throwback pictures of AHN teachers! Today’s teacher is Nancy M. from the performing arts department. Today is also her birthday, so happy birthday!
      "When it comes to engineering, innovation and disc "When it comes to engineering, innovation and discovery are always on the Academy’s radar — especially when finding ways to incorporate women in STEM. One year after pandemic lockdowns canceled the season, the SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Club has officially begun its first season at the Academy with a new focus on learning rather than competing."⁣ ⁣ Continue reading "SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Club Begins First Season Ever" at the link in our bio.⁣ ⁣ 🤖💦🤖⁣ Stay updated with Achona Online
      #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we wil #TeacherThrowbackThursday Every Thursday, we will be posting throwback pictures of AHN teachers! Today’s teacher is Kerlyn C. from the foreign language department.
      On Friday, from 6-7 p.m., the annual flag football On Friday, from 6-7 p.m., the annual flag football game between the seniors and juniors — known as Powderpuff — took place. ⁣ ⁣ The seniors won! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Adriana J.
      On Friday, at 2:30 p.m., the Columbia Scholastic P On Friday, at 2:30 p.m., the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) held their annual Crown Award convention. Due to COVID-19, it was held virtually via a livestream on Vimeo. Editor-in-Chief Adriana J., Managing Editor Emara S., Multimedia Editor Chloe M., and last school year’s Editor-in-Chief Mei L. sent in a 30 second audio clip, which was played when Achona Online’s award was announced . . . ⁣ ⁣ Achona Online is a recipient of the CSPA Silver Crown Award for High School Digital News!⁣ ⁣ We could not have done it without the hard work of our staff, leadership from our editors and Melissa C., and of course all of the student body and faculty/staff who provide us with quotes and feedback.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Adriana J.
      Sophomore Staff Writer Isabel B. placed third in t Sophomore Staff Writer Isabel B. placed third in the state level for the annual American Legion Oratorical Contest. She competed with six other state-wide contestants all of whom were juniors and seniors. She presented two speeches in front of a panel of judges that were related to the Freedom of Speech and Article 2 Section 3 of the Constitution. Great things lie ahead for Isabel as she looks to participate in this contest in the next few years while at the Academy.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Stay Updated with Achona Online.⁣ 📸Julie G.
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