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Sophomore Kenzie Hoffman serves plates of chips at the Taco Night fundraiser. All students who participated took tickets, made food, or served those attending.

Another Trip, Another Taco Night

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor November 12, 2019

This summer, 28 Spanish class students will be taking a trip to Costa Rica. In order to pay for their trips, the students have done two fundraisers so far, their most recent one being a taco feed for the...

Senior Joel Behrens gives blood at the last blood drive. Behrens plans to donate at this drive as well.

The Bloodmobile is Back in Town

Hana Holtz, Editor October 22, 2019

The Atlantic NHS chapter is hosting their first blood drive of the year on Tuesday. Students, staff, and community members can donate anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the gym.  As usual, the...

Randall Simpson hosts the documentary AO in his classroom. The AO is held on Wednesdays.

Documentary AO Rises in Popularity

Carina Birkel and Drew Engler October 14, 2019

English teacher Randall Simpson created an opportunity for students to watch documentaries during AO. In room 406, Simpson invites students to study “the art of film.” Every Wednesday, anywhere from...

Juniors Beverly Dodson and Jasmyne Oasay-Waddell play some chords on the ukuleles in Allison Berryhills classroom.

New Year, New AOs

Ariel Clark, Editor October 9, 2019

Band, choir, sports, and journalism are often considered some of the only semi-out of school activities someone can get involved in. However, with the introduction of AO, clubs have become a lot easier...

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER MEDAL - (top row) Kobe Moss, Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle, Troy Roach, (bottom row) Lane Muell, Carina Birkel and Olivia Engler pose after receiving awards. The Lincoln Railsplitter was the third straight weekend of competing for the AHS speech and debate students.

Speech and Debate Compete at Lincoln Railsplitter

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor December 18, 2018

The AHS speech and debate team has competed in their third straight weekend of competition in December at the Lincoln Railsplitter Speech Debate Tournament in Des Moines. Held on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday,...

READY, AIM, FIRE - Sophomore Lea Lillard draws back her arm to make a shot.

All About Archery

Bodie Johnson and Mia Trotter December 18, 2018

The Atlantic Archery team is held to high standards, as they placed third in their first tournament of the season. There are 35 high school students and 35 middle school students who participate in archery....

WIDE SMILES- Seniors Tyler Comes and Nathan Behrends proudly show their plaques from the contest. Comes and Behrends earned third place.

Atlantic FFA Members Compete 2018 Beef Extravaganza

Eric Miller, Contributor December 18, 2018

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, members of the Atlantic FFA participated in the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation Beef Extravaganza. Team members Nathan Behrends and Tyler Comes placed third overall, while team members...

SHOWBOATING -- AHS participants at the Johnston Invitational hold up their plaques from a successful weekend. Seven top five finishes were earned throughout the tournament.

Two Straight Weekends of Competition for Speech and Debate

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor December 12, 2018

The past two weekends have been busy for the speech and debate department of AHS, with two-day competitions at both Johnston and Dowling. The Johnston Dragon Invitation took place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1,...

READ UP - Sophomore Genevieve Martinez poses with a book.

What Students Need to Know About Speech

Alyssa Brockob, Editor November 29, 2018

With the fall play over with and musical yet to begin, it seems as if Atlantic High School's theatre/performing arts opportunities have been diminished. But, all is not what it seems, as even though play...

IN SYNC - The 2017-18 dance team performs one of their routines. They often danced at half-time during basketball games in the winter season.

Dance Team Prepares for First Performance

Dani Mathisen and Mia Trotter November 23, 2018

The AHS Dance Team is back and better than ever. After taking the fall season off, the team has put together a holiday special routine that will be performed at half-time on Dec. 17 during the varsity...

NEWS BRIEF - Classic Book Club Makes Its Debut

NEWS BRIEF – Classic Book Club Makes Its Debut

Dazia Sorensen October 24, 2018

Looking for a way to pass the time? Look no further than the Classic Book Club, where students can enjoy classic literature with their friends and learn all about the books they don’t visit in class....

Members of Writing Club display their potatoes featured during an activity.

Writing Club Inspires Students to Explore Their Literary Abilities

Shayla Luke October 23, 2018

With an aspiration to improve upon writing skills and development, students can engage in their desires of knowledge with a new addition to Atlantic High School. Writing Club, an extracurricular activity...

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