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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Evan Adamon looks at his computer screen.

Be Bald and Free Day Impacts AHS

Alix Nath October 14, 2022

Be Bald and Free Day is a day for supporting those that are bald around you; and at AHS, you can see many eggheads, such as Evan Adamon, Daniel Vargason, and senior Kaylee Brooks. This holiday is celebrated...

Lola Comes sings in last years Concert Choir. All freshmen start out in the Concert Choir and can audition for Chamber Choir their Sophomore year.

Fall Choir Concert Coming Up

Katie Birge October 12, 2022

On Oct. 18, 2022, the Choir Fall Concert will be held in the Atlantic High School auditorium. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m., but the Chamber Choir will need to be at the school by six so they can...

Charli stays in the office during the day. The golden doodle breed is hypoallergenic.

A New Furry Face at AMS

Claire Pellett, Editor October 11, 2022

In Atlantic Middle School the number one question asked in the halls isn’t “What’s for lunch?” or “What are we doing at recess?” instead it’s “Is Charli here today?” The furry friend...

Allison Berryhill

Allison Berryhill to Receive Top English Teaching Award

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor October 5, 2022

The Iowa Council of Teachers of English has decided to present the 2022 Distinguished Service Award to AHS English and Journalism teacher Allison Berryhill. An email was sent out on Oct. 1 by Principal...

The annual dodgeball game was held the Tuesday of homecoming week. This dodgeball activity is an example of being a part of a team or group.

Homecoming Week vs Post Homecoming Week

Alyssa Neal, Editor October 4, 2022

The week of homecoming is always one of the most hyped-up weeks of the entire school year. Many people look forward to it, but what happens the week after? Sophomore Emma Winford said, “Before, everyone...

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The Point: Homecoming Royalty ft. Brenden Casey and Rio Johnson

Dakota Oswalt and Alex Garcia October 4, 2022

Welcome to Season 3 of the point! We're so excited for you to see what we have in store for you this year. Our goal this year is to improve the overall quality of our podcast and we feel that we've accomplished...

Terrence Lee Telly talks to students about Not Giving up.

Terrence Lee Talley Speaks at Atlantic High School

Anna Potts, Staff Writer October 3, 2022

Terrence Lee Talley spoke to Atlantic High School on September 29, 2022. The assembly was sponsored by TS Bank. He has traveled around the country for seven years and has spoken to roughly 250,000-275,000...

Principal Heather McKay sent students a flyer that highlights the speaker, Terrence Lee Talley.

Terrence Lee Talley’s Upcoming Appearance at AHS

Anna Potts September 28, 2022

As Homecoming at AHS wraps up and comes to a bittersweet end, the student body is given the privilege of listening to Terrence Lee Talley at the school assembly on Sept. 29, 2022. Talley is most known...

Students at last years pep-rally participate in the Battle Cry.

Students Get Hyped for Homecoming at Friday’s Pep Rally

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor September 26, 2022

The Homecoming Pep Rally was held at Atlantic High School on Friday afternoon. It started off with the show choir performing Colorful, originally recorded by Jukebox the Ghost. Last years King Lee Houser,...

Two spokespeople for different colleges set up their table for the college fair.

College Fair Comes to AHS

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor September 21, 2022

There will be a college fair at Atlantic High School on Wednesday, Sep. 21. Dozens of colleges will be there to present their establishments to everyone. Students were urged to sign up for the college...

Procrastination Affects Students at AHS

Procrastination Affects Students at AHS

Alyssa Neal September 20, 2022

Waiting until the last minute to do something important is also known as procrastination. Procrastination affects a lot of people here at AHS, as people get busy or have other priorities. Freshman Sophie...

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