Every year at the Academy brings something new. This year, students were treated to a day of fun in the sun with the combination of two AOSE traditions: Field Day and Calendar Party.  Field Day began early in the morning, all players clapped in before heading off to their events. They were split into ten groups within the Gold and Blue teams. Races such as relay, three-legged, wheelbarrow, potato sack, and clothing (where competitors run to a pile of clothes, don an outfit, and then race back to their teammates where they take off the play-clothes, their teammate throws on the outfit and races back to the pile, the process begins again). There were also games such as tug-of-war, spikeball, and musical chairs. There were water events such as water balloon toss, sponge relay (teammates soak a sponge and race to fill a bucket of water in a designated amount of time), and cup pass (players...

Easter break is only a few days away! This Friday, April 11th, is the last day before the Academy's ten-day break. After the afternoon announcements on Friday, students will be more than ready to rush out the doors. The chance to relax, sleep in, and enjoy time with loved ones has finally arrived, after weeks of projects, early mornings, and assessments. If you travel in or out of the country for a vacation or a chance to...

Entering a new year means the start of new beginnings and reflecting on the past year. In this generation, music has become an integral part of people's daily lives. People use music to help them focus on daily tasks, relieve stress or anxiety, create a certain mood or emotion, and help them enjoy themselves in the present moments.  Apple Music and Spotify are two popular streaming platforms. At the end of every...

A voice emerges from the depths of injustice; BBC calls her the “bravest woman in Afghanistan.” Her name is Malalai Joya, an activist, writer, and politician. Joya was born on April 25, 1978, in Farah, Afghanistan. She is the oldest of seven sisters and three brothers. Early in Joya’s life, her father fought in the Afghan civil war. After the war, Joya’s father left the country due to the dangerous atmosphere forming...

Maddy Brisby, a current sophomore, has dived headfirst into the Academy community, channeling her passion into creating a new club. Last year, Maddy founded the sailing club, a unique and exciting addition to the Academy's diverse extracurricular...