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Academies Hosts German Exchange Students!

The Academies continued its partnership with its German sister school, the Hohenstaufen-Gymnasium, in taking turns hosting students from each school to the other’s country. Hohenstaufen students came to America in late October and early November,…

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The Fountain (Pen) of Youth

I write with a tool that hasn’t been in common use since my grandmother was in school. She never took research biology, nor did she document the contents of meticulous labs, but the one thing…


B. Jeyamohan’s Guest Lecture & Podcast!

On Oct 21st, 2024, Academies of Loudoun had the honor of hosting international writer B. Jeyamohan, who gave a small speech, as well as recorded a podcast, for the current generation of students. He started…


Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! If you’re looking for some spooky science, here is the Canadian Journal of Zombie Science, a collection of papers documenting “zombie-like” phenomena…   Candian Journal of Zombie Science


Leesburg Car Show

The Academies hosted the 36th annual Leesburg car show on October 5th, showcasing a trove of rare cars. The event was hosted at historic Leesburg, where attendees could walk scenic streets that were lined with…


HOSA Nationals!

This past summer, 17 students in MATA’s Health and Medical Sciences program traveled to Houston, Texas to compete in HOSA’s  International Leadership Conference (ILC). HOSA is an organization for future health professionals. To qualify for…


ACL Graduation!

The Academies of Loudoun celebrated their 787 graduating seniors on Thursday, May 30, at Eagle Bank Arena at George Mason University. Students, wearing gowns and sashes from their home schools, applauded as Academies of Loudoun…


Odyssey of the Nerds

All roads lead to Rome, I guess. How else would a sixteen-year-old farm girl turned scientist find herself gawking up at the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica and geeking out over the ruins of the…


Entrepreneurship MVP Pitch

Every February, Sophomores in Entrepreneurship II prepare to give a pitch to a board of local entrepreneurs and their peers. Their goal? Pitch their Minimum Viable Product and try to secure $200 of funding to…


So We’re Not All on the Same Wavelength?

What’s your favorite color? You’ve probably heard that question more than enough times. Favorite colors are a common ice breaker no matter what the setting, but they’re always changing. This could be, simply, because the…


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