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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

What Is a Primary Election?

What Is a Primary Election?

Anna Potts, Editor January 15, 2024

Tomorrow Jan. 15, the presidential race unofficially begins. At the Republican/Democratic Primary, anyone 18 years of age or turning 18 before Nov. 5, votes for their top pick for the 2024 President. Primaries...

Colton Rasmussen high-fives fans at a basketball game. Parents and students alike cheer on athletes from the stands.

Breaking News: Noon Ball With a Different Meaning

Jaydin Nowatzke, Staff Writer January 5, 2024

Varsity Trojan basketball will compete with a full crowd of students on Jan. 16, according to Athletic Director Andrew Mitchell. The teams will play Red Oak at 11:30 a.m. for girls and 1 p.m. for boys....

Dr. Brauer smiles at the camera while decked out in his festive Christmas sweater for the teacher dress day.

Points For Spirit

Cayleigh Sarsfield and Jody Williams December 26, 2023

Dress Days are something at AHS that’s a fun activity for both the students and the teachers. They allow everyone at AHS to show some school spirit throughout the year. AHS features many weeks of Dress...

Many students of AHS struggle with having a birthday so close to Christmas but others enjoy the festivities.

Merry Birthdays

Ali Williams and Claire Schroder December 26, 2023

Imagine having your birthday one week, and then having Christmas 10 days later. How would you feel about that? Have you ever even thought about what that would be like? If not, this happens to many of...

Many families hang their stockings on Christmas Eve in hopes of them being filled in the morning.

Gifting For Girls

Eleanor Butler, Maddy Anderson December 26, 2023

What do you want for Christmas? A question that has been asked for many, many years. Recently TikTok’s “For You Page” has been filled with Christmas wishlist ideas for girls. There have even been...

WORK IS SWEET - Kylie Templeton, a junior at Atlantic High School, is working at the Eleven O Three Clothing Company at the Villa Dance Company studio. Templeton placed candy in the scale for a customers order. The candy counter was previously located at Bonnesens downtown.

Working Hard

Ali Williams, Staff Writer December 24, 2023

TO THE HOTEL - Walking ahead of the group, Callee Pellett and McKenna Sonntag turn around to meet back up with the group. They posed for the picture, laughed and had fun, while slowly making their way back. The group did a lot of walking throughout the week.

Clips From Convention

Claire Schroder, Staff Writer December 24, 2023

The Point Episode 7: Christmas Special

Ella Meyer and Kate Nichols December 22, 2023

Hosts Ella and Kate talk about all things Christmas with AHS students. Music by editing program Podcastle.

All-State, All Us

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer December 21, 2023

In this video, we interview two students auditioning for All-State and the band director about this year's competition.

Painting Our Spirit

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer December 21, 2023

In this video, we learn about AHS's newest mural. Art teacher Elizabeth Herrick painted it over the summer.

A New Chapter

Bennett Whetstone and Mason McFadden December 21, 2023

In this video, we welcome the newest class of freshmen to AHS. They tell us about their experience so far and how they are adjusting.

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