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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Coach Dan Vargason strategizes with his team during the Pink Out game. The girls pink jerseys were made specifically for this game.

Coaches vs. Cancer

Alyssa Neal, Editor January 30, 2023

Every year the Pink-Out basketball games get closer and closer, and the students of AHS begin to see things like basketball stickers on the wall, and decorations in the gym. But what is Pink-Out? Who is...

Sports at AHS are a big deal. Many students attended football games last fall.

Athletes’ Superstitions

Gradyn O'Hara, Staff Writer January 25, 2023

All have seen or heard of elite sportspeople performing a ritual movement, dance, or, the same warm-up before competing. For a track athlete, doing the same warm-ups before running a hundred meters, or...

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

Parent’s Involvement in School Sports

Matalynn Harter, Staff Writer January 3, 2023

Many athletes get easily overwhelmed by sports and the daily struggles within them. Parent's involvement with school sports might be crucial to athletes' success or even the breaking point for many of...

Some students struggle to make time for their academics amid their sporting seasons.

The Double Life of a Student Athlete at AHS

Anna Potts December 19, 2022

Student-athletes at AHS live a double life, between late nights from away game bus rides to practicing every day, balance is important. With hours of homework to complete on a daily basis, student-athletes...

Varsity Football at AHS is made up of many seniors.

Senior Athletes Favorite Memories from Sports

Cole Park November 2, 2022

The class of 2023 is one of the largest to go through AHS, and many of the students have been involved in athletics for a long time. No matter the season, you could always be sure that there would be a...

Coach Brummer talks to his team in the post practice breakdown. The team was 5-4 this season. There were 21 seniors on the team.

Take a Closer Look at the Head Football Coach

Marissa Wheeler, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

The Atlantic head football coach has experienced highs and lows throughout the 2022 season. Joseph Brummer has been head coach of the Atlantic Trojans for two years but has been coaching for seven years....

PRETTY IN PINK-
AHS Students crowd into the student section for a football game. Every year, Atlantic hosted a pink out game to honor individuals who were battling breast cancer. At the game. students threw pink smoke bombs and confetti after every touchdown.

Extracurricular Activities Change Lives at AHS

Morgan Botos, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

There are many different sports and extracurricular activities one can be involved in at AHS. These groups, clubs, and teams that almost every student is a part of can be a life-changing experience for...

Lexi Reynolds is shown taking deep breaths after a race at a swim meet.

Swimming Away the Future

Claire Pellett, Editor October 19, 2022

In 2015 the first-ever Atlantic Swim team was formed, comprised of 13 girls. In 2019 that number dropped to seven. Now in 2022, a mere three students are participating in girls' swim, with only two from...

Many dusty trophies line the crammed shelves of the library.

A Trophy Tragedy

Alyssa Neal October 18, 2022

Dating as far back as 1940, Atlantic High School has received various awards in many categories. Trophies of all sports and extracurricular activities stay stacked on shelves all over the school. However,...

Archers prepare to shoot their arrows. The archery team is comprised of middle and high schoolers.

Archery Pre-Season News Brief

Mariah Hadley October 13, 2022

With archery season around the corner and tournaments coming up, archery members are getting their bows out and ready to compete.  Sophomore Conner Johnson said he is most excited for "My best year...

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