August 2011
Fall Sports Begin Training
“We have to get up at 7AM for practices,” said sophomore Shelby Horner. “That’s earlier than I do for school!”

August 23rd 5.8 Earthquake Shakes up Ashburn
“Everything started shaking, and I didn’t know what was happening,” said senior Melissa Rizor. “I didn’t even know Virginia had earthquakes.”

August 29th First Day of School
“I was so nervous for my first day of High School,” said freshman Allison Brennan. “But when I came into the school and met all of the nice teachers and staff, I wasn’t worried at all!”

September 2011
September 2nd Battle of the Burn
“Last year we defeated Broad Run from their winning streak,” said sophomore Hunter Ford. “This year, we weren’t prepared for what they brought to the field.”

October 2011
October 12th PSATs for underclassmen
“It was a real taste of what the SATs are going to be like,” said sophomore Michael Humphrise. “I’m so nervous.”
October 14th Homecoming Game and Parade
“The stands were wild!” said junior class President, Maggie Gough.
October 15th Homecoming Dance
“This was my first high school dance,” said freshman Maddie Ettrich. “It was insane!”
October 30th The Only Snow Loudoun Got All Year – no snow days
“The snow was surprising and fun, but I didn’t think it would be the only snow we got all year!” said sophomore Carrie Keevey.

November 2011
November 12th Cheer Wins State Champion Title
“Three years in a row!” said junior Sarah Mason.
November 25th NASA Launches Rocket to Explore Life on Mars

November 17th Elizabeth Opening Night
“We had news channels there, it was incredible!” said senior and composer of the show, Gregory Mooradian.
November 18th Breaking Dawn Part 1 Release Date
“Team Jacob for life!” said Twi-hard junior, Jackie Deffer.

December 2011
December 10th Football Wins State Champion Title
“The feeling of achieving your goal is incredible,” said junior Brian McKelvey.

December 15th 2011 The Iraq War has Ended!
“Being in an army family, this was the greatest news of my life!” said junior Grace Dillon

January 2012
January 20th – 24th Upperclassmen Canada Trip
“We went skiing during the day, and danced through the night,” said junior Quinn Casey.

February 2012
February 9th – 11th Drama NYC Trip
“It was awesome to meet the cast of Wicked in person,” said sophomore Brittany Howard.

March 2012
March 23rd Hunger Games Premiere
March 31st Spring Break Begins
“I went to Venice and Switzerland, it was amazing,” said senior Christian Vintilla.

April 2012
April 15th – 18th AP Biology Students Field Trip to Wallops Island
“It was an eye opening experience,” said junior Michelle Doan.
April 20th Junior/Senior Prom
“Prom was the most magical dance of my life!” said junior Elizabeth Mittan.

May 2012
May 7th Junior/Senior Powderpuff Game
“The seniors always win,” said junior Sarah Davidson. “We’re going to change that.”
May 7th AP Exams Start
“Boooooooooo!” screamed senior Sarah Dwinnell.
May 18th Cabaret Night
“Dancing is always a good way to bring people together,” said junior Sarah Gillette.
May 19th Relay for Life
May 19th Elizabeth Reprise
“Round 2, let’s go!” said senior Collin Rau.
May 29th Last Day for Seniors
“I’m so done with high school, I’m ready to leave and achieve bigger and greater things,” said senior Brad Vandusen.

June 2012
June 8th Last day of school and exams
“I can’t wait to be an official upperclassman next year!” said sophomore Hannah Keely.