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Eavan Driscoll, Editor

Eavan Driscoll is a Senior at Albemarle High School in Virginia. She is a captain of the field hockey team and plays lacrosse in the Spring. Eavan loves the outdoors; hiking, camping, and everything in between. Travel, photography, and writing are her biggest passions and she hopes to pursue some form of photojournalism or investigative journalism in the future. Eavan is Vice President of Key Club and a member of NHS at the school. She hopes to use her voice to uplift other voices around the school.

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Sophomore Peyton Hurt

Sophomore Peyton Hurt

February 1, 2023
Senior Maggie Lynn powers through two defenders to gain possession of a rebound off of a free throw in the second quarter.

Patriots Beat the Mustangs 48 – 35 at Home on 1/27

Dance Team performed at the half. Pictures from the game are in the album below.
January 30, 2023
Senior Kaley Maynard carries the ball down the court, shoving off Monticello defender in an attempt to reach the basket.

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Sliding across the gym floor on her knees, sophomore Vivian Gibel dances to Hallucinate by Dua Lipa.

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Sophomore Lea Johns (left) and 9th grader Hannah Carpenter (right) dip back as they perform the Dance Team half-time show during the Monticello home game on 1/27.

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Popping her hip to Maneater by Nelly Furtado, Senior Anya Rothman performs in the Dance Team half-time show during the girls basketball home game against MHS.

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Dance Team captain senior Gracie Bitrick performs Maneater by Nelly Furtado for the half-time show.

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9th grader Sophie Lynn winds up for a layup under the Patriot basket to break the 6-all tie with 3 minutes left in the first half.

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Sophomore Emma Bingler sprints down the court on a breakaway after gaining possession of a rebound off of Monticellos basket.

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Sophomore Marieme Wade prepares to take a free throw in the first half of the Monticello home game.

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Sophomore Riley Maynard shoots a jump shot from the corner during the first quarter of the game.

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Sophomore Ava Whiteman sets up for a jump shot in the last seconds of the first quarter.

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Junior Aimee Zikiel and Sophomore Marieme Wade push through Monticello players to claim possession of a rebound.

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Patriot fans smile, decked out in winter gear for the theme: skiers vs. snowboarders.

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Junior Noah Grevious lunges in front of Western opponent during a free throw to claim the rebound.

Patriots Power Through 1/13 Game Against the Warriors

This nail-biter ended in a devastating loss for A-Town 57-64 Friday night. Below are pictures from the game.
January 15, 2023
Senior Carter Wesson jumps over Western player senior Josh Sime to make a layup in the second half of the game.

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Senior Lily Williams crouches in the stands as the game time reaches two minutes with AHS down by two points.

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Senior Bennett Schantz celebrates a three-point shot by AHS that puts the Patriots just four points behind the Warriors in the second half of the game.

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Senior Christian Humes gets excited after AHS receives a free throw attempt in the third quarter of the game.

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Junior Amaje Parker prepares for full-court pressure on Western players in the last minutes of the first half.

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AHS Head Coach Greg Maynard throws out his arms in frustration after a referee call against Albemarle in the fourth quarter.

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Senior Carter Wesson drives down the court to the basket as he tries to bridge a 10-point gap during the first half of the game.

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Senior Christian Humes takes a jump shot from the left corner of the court in the first few minutes of the 1/13 game.

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Senior Carter Wesson reaches to gain possession of a free throw rebound in the second quarter.

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Senior Polo Hill looks anxiously at the scoreboard as the Patriots catch up to the Warriors in the final minutes of the game.

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Junior Benny Koutone (right) and Junior Wes Gobble (left) look to the referee for a call as AHS presses full-court defense on the Warriors in the second quarter.

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Junior Noah Grevious leaps above Western defense to score in the third quarter of the game.

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Senior Polo Hill defends Western senior Alex Keeton as he attempts a breakaway in the first half of the game.

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Senior Polo Hill springs towards the basket, fighting off Western defense in the air.

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Junior Hayden Yow celebrates junior Ben Wessons successful free throw in the first half.

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Patriot fans shout during a Western free throw in the second half.

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AHS fans put up three fingers as a Patriot player attempts a three-point shot in the first half.

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Senior Carter Wesson leaps up above Western opponent to fight for possession of the ball during the initial tip-off.

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Patriot fans read newspapers as Western players are announced at the beginning of the AHS vs WAHS game Friday night.

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Junior Grey Davis glides through the water during the breaststroke portion of the girls 200 IM. She and teammate sophomore Sara Wells won their respective heats.

AHS Swim and Dive Team Competes at the 1/10 Ben Hair Swim Meet

Below are pictures from the meet. Official scores have not been released.
January 12, 2023
Seniors Lamari Parler, Carter Wesson, and Christian Humes enjoy some rest after creating a significant lead in the first half of the game.

Boys Basketball Crushes Monticello 77-36

Pictures from Friday night's home game.
January 9, 2023
Junior Noah Grevious prepares for a free throw after being fouled under the basket in the first quarter.

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Senior Carter Wesson wrestles the ball away from Monticello players under the Albemarle basket.

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Junior Amaje Parker excited after a penalty is called on a Monticello player.

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Junior Benny Koutone looks for a pass during a breakaway after stealing the ball from Monticello in the first quarter of the game.

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Senior Christian Humes sprints down the court after recovering a rebound off the Monticello basket.

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Junior Amaje Parker jumps up to shoot over a Monticello player in the final minutes of the first half.

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Patriot fans point to the basket after Albemarle scores a three-point shot.

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Senior Lamari Parler jumps over the heads of Monticello defense to score in the first half of the game on Friday.

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Junior CayMan Laurent guards Monticello player as he tries to pass the ball to a teammate.

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Junior Bryson Bowen helps opponent up after the referee stops the play.

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Senior Joy Scofield performs a cheerleading stunt while supported by teammates between the third and fourth quarters of the game.

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One in three Americans say they consume true crime content at least once a week, according to a YouGov poll.

True Crime Takes Over

What makes this controversial genre so popular?
December 12, 2022
Antipholus of Syracuse (senior Korinne Brier) greets his long lost twin brother Antipholus of Ephesus (junior Brylee Hall).

AHS Players Present The Comedy of Errors

Play runs Wednesday through Sunday
November 16, 2022
Top 5 Halloween Horror Classics

Top 5 Halloween Horror Classics

October 31, 2022
Athletic Director Lisa Bendall

Athletic Director Lisa Bendall

September 30, 2022
History Teacher Jared Ende

History Teacher Jared Ende

September 30, 2022
A-Base Teacher Brooke Baker

A-Base Teacher Brooke Baker

September 30, 2022
A Base Program Teacher Mareen Graham

A-Base Teacher Maureen Graham

September 30, 2022
English and SPED Teacher Stu Poindexter

English and Special Education Teacher Stu Poindexter

September 30, 2022
Algebra Teacher Mylz Speed

Algebra Teacher Mylz Speed

September 30, 2022
Science Teacher Reuben Siskin

Science Teacher Reuben Siskin

September 23, 2022
Spansih Teacher Theresa Stoecker

Spanish Teacher Theresa Stoecker

September 9, 2022
2022-23 Albemarle High School Teachers and Staff

New Teacher Roundup ’22-’23

September 2, 2022
Tyson is shocked when she walks into the small gym for her surprise signing celebration. Athletes formed a tunnel for her to walk through as the drum line beat by the bleachers.

Lasting Legacy

31-year Athletic Director Deb Tyson retires.
June 9, 2022
Senior Mia Shen puts all her might into slamming the tennis ball onto her opponents side of the court.

Girls Tennis Goes Out Swinging In State Quarter-Finals

The tennis team was Albemarle's last survivor in the post season. They lost to Deep Run during singles matches on Friday, June 3, closing the Albemarle Athletics 2021-22 year.
June 7, 2022
Freshman Annabelle Lindsay, freshman Romi Bader, and junior Maggie Teweles sit together against the fences to cheer on Senior Emma Paitrick during her tie-breaking set.

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Senior Emma Paitrick bounds across the court to meet a crosscourt hit from Deep Runs second seed.

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Senior Mia Shen lunges to meet the ball with her back hand during her match against Deep Runs first seed.

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Senior Emma Paitrick springs upward to keep the ball in play during her second set against Deep Runs second seed.

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Freshman Macy Moody squats to receive a drop-shot from Deep Runs sixth seed.

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Senior Emma Paitrick returns to the court during her frustrating second set against Deep Runs second seed.

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Patriot students and teachers support the tennis team in the hot sun during their lunch break Friday afternoon.

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Freshman Macy Moody bends back, preparing to recieve a low ball during her nerve racking second set against Deep Runs sixth seed.

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Senior Catie Swansiger uses all her momentum to whack the tennis ball over the net during her tiring match against Deep Runs fifth seed.

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Assistant coach Don Paitrick speaks through the fence to Junior Amy Wang, offering guidance in between sets against Deep Runs fourth seed.

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Junior Amy Wang follows the ball with her gaze, running backward to meet the far hit from Deep Runs fourth seed.

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Freshman Caroline Funk swings her racket towards the ball during her grueling match against Deep Runs third seed.

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Juniors Elizabeth Jackson (left), Sadie Hathaway (middle left) , Maddie Colavincenzo (middle right), and Vivian Hui (right) group together on the grassy hill above the tennis courts to cheer on players during their second block.

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Senior Mia Shen tosses the tennis ball in the air as she serves the match winning point.

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George performs at the jazz ensembles Swing Into Spring benefit concert at the Jefferson Theater.

[Photo] Music for the Masses

June 7, 2022
Senior Catie Swansiger thrusts toward the tennis ball in an effort to save her one point advantage over her Riverbend opponent during their first set.

[Photo] Patriots Beat the Bears 5-1 to Become Regional Champs

May 27, 2022
Senior Catie Swansiger thrusts toward the tennis ball in an effort to save her one point advantage over her Riverbend opponent during their first set.

Patriots Beat the Bears 5-1 to Become Regional Champs

The Girls Tennis match took place at Boar's Head Thursday morning, May 26.
May 27, 2022
Senior Emma Paitrick smacks the ball over the net during her second set. She later won the set 6-3 to win the match over Riverbends second seed player.

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Athletic Director Deb Tyson watches over the regional champion trophy during the Albemarle vs Riverbend match-up. The trophy came home with the Patriots after they beat Riverbend 5-1.

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Senior Emma Paitrick prepares to serve during her first set against Riverbends second seed. Paitrick later won the set 6-4.

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Senior Emma Paitrick prepares to recieve the tennis ball during her heated match again Riverbends second seed.

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Freshman Caroline Funk adjusts the score board during her second set against Riverbens third seed. She later won the set 6-1.

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Junior Amy Wang comes of the court smiling after winning both her sets 6-0 against Riverbends fourth seed.

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Freshman Macy Mooy gives friends in the stands a thumbs up after winning her match 2-0.

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Senior Tess Eluvathingal Muttikkal sends a powerful serve to her opponent, Riverbends first seed.

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Senior Emma Paitrick takes a break in between her first and second sets against Riverbends second seed. She won both sets: 6-4 and 6-3.

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Freshman Macy Moody debriefs with assistant coach Don Paitrick after her win against Riverbends sixth seed player.

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Freshman Caroline Funk adjusts her stance as her third seed opponent prepares to serve.

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