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New string bass (left) and cello (right).

New Tunes from the Band Room

Anastasia Muell November 17, 2018

With many new instruments being integrated into the curriculum, new sounds may be heard coming from the band room. Orders were placed for a string bass, guitars, and a new drumline. After being approached...

NEWS BRIEF -- SWIHMB Sweeps Atlantic

NEWS BRIEF — SWIHMB Sweeps Atlantic

Grace Clay, Editor November 15, 2018

SWIHMB stands for Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band. It’s an honor band that you have to audition for and it only occurs every other year. It is also only for students in southwest Iowa. Altogether,...

Avery Andersen, Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle, and Alexander Somers

Students Prepare for All-State Performance

Molly McFadden November 9, 2018

After spending hours each day learning and practicing their music, four students from Atlantic are ready to perform at the 2018 All-State Music Festival. Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle and Avery Andersen...

Nat Perez and Genevieve Martinez play the roles of Jimmy and Sandrine.

Curtains Close for “Almost, Maine”

Shayla Luke November 9, 2018

The performance has wrapped, the cast has taken their final bows and a collective sigh of relief can be heard through the auditorium. As a tale from the perspective of the various characters, the play’s...

The 2017 Choir Chili Cook-Off was held in the AHS commons.

Choir Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off

Dazia Sorensen November 9, 2018

Are you hungry for a spicy dish that will chase away the oncoming cold? Look no further than the Atlantic High School Choir Chili Cook-Off, hosted in the commons of AHS on Nov. 10, 2018, from 5 - 7:30...

HOLD ON TO YOUR HAT - Senior Caleb Spurr plays during the last band performance. Spurr was a four-year band member, wearing a funky hat to symbolize that he is a senior.

Marching Band Performs Their Friday Night Finale

Sarah Schorle November 1, 2018

On the night of Friday, Oct. 19, the Atlantic Trojan Guard wrapped up their 11 week season with their final set, “The Greatest Showman,” featuring 3 songs from the popular film. The set highlighted...

Reagan Watson and Camryn Church run lines during practice.

NEWS BRIEF — It’s Almost Time for “Almost, Maine”

Molly McFadden October 22, 2018

The posters are up! "Almost, Maine" will be performed on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes...

Five Weeks Until Show -- AHS Prepares For Fall Play

Five Weeks Until Show — AHS Prepares For Fall Play

Alyssa Brockob October 5, 2018

As September comes to a close, students at AHS have begun preparation for the fall play--the annual production offered to all kids at the high school. Directed by English teacher Alex Bales, this year's...

Eye of the Needle Sept. 14, 2018

[/video] Featuring School News: 2018 Homecoming court, college fair; picture day; Fine Arts: marching band performed Imagine Dragons, fall vocal concert preparation, fall play "Almost Maine" auditions;...

ON MY COUNT - Members of the Atlantic Trojan Guard practice on the football field.

Marching Band is Back in Full Swing

Anastasia Muell, Editor September 14, 2018

The Trojan Guard, as the marching band has been referred to since the ‘80s, has started its school season with two performances before and at halftime of home football games. The Trojan Guard has six...

Eye of the Needle Sept. 7, 2018

Featuring School News: A-O period, new 3:13 schedule, EON publication schedule; Fine Arts: marching band performed Broadway Show, show choir rehearsing Hero Show, All-State groups assigned; Sports: Football,...

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