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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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Pictured above to the right is foreign exchange student junior Sadia Shafique.  This was her first time attending prom, and the story is about her experience.

My First Prom Experience

Sadia Shafique April 30, 2015

Before I came to the United States, I had only heard about prom. I thought it would be the same as the farewell activities we have at my school in Pakistan, like speeches, lunch, and a time to hang out...

The girls defeated the Audubon Wheelers 7-2, and each doubles team won.

Girls Defeat the Wheelers

Jena Brosam April 30, 2015

Tuesday, April 28, the girls tennis team traveled to Audubon to play the Wheelers. The Trojans defeated the Wheelers 7-2. In singles ,#1 senior Codi hitch won 8-2, #2 senior Grace Jacob won 8-3, #3...

Band director Jarrod ODonnell said the concert was  “very good and the high school kids met my expectations.”  The last event for concert band is Large Group Contest on Friday, May 8 in Harlan.

Annual Patty Hannon Concert

Monica Brewer April 30, 2015

Sunday, April 26 was a good afternoon for a Patty Hannon Concert.  It was a fine program with students performing some of their pieces that they’ve been practicing on for months. The Atlantic Community...

After coming back from an injury, junior Tiffany Williams finished second in the 3000 meter run.  She was told to take it easy so she does not become reinjured.

Trojan Track Takes on Glenwood

Savannah Sorensen April 28, 2015

Last night the girls and boys track teams competed at the Co-Ed Rams Relays in Glenwood. The boys took fifth with 68 points and the girls finished in sixth with 59 points. In the 3000 meter run, junior...

Junior Brendan Holmes won the 400 meter hurdles not only winning the event, but breaking the meet record with a time of :55.52.  Holmes has participated in track for three years.

Boys Place Well at Carroll

Savannah Sorensen April 28, 2015

On Thursday night the boys and girls track teams ran in Carroll for the Tiger Knight Relays. The boys finished third and the girls finished sixth. Senior Travis Petersen placed third and senior Brody...

Fourth and Sixth Place at LC

Fourth and Sixth Place at LC

Savannah Sorensen April 28, 2015

Tuesday night the girls and boys track teams traveled to Lewis Central for the Lewis Central Co-Ed Track Meet. The girls finished sixth as a team and the boys finished in fourth. On the girls side,...

The clinician who visited Atlantic High School and gave his input was Pete Jacobus, the old band teacher from Glenwood.

Band Receives Input from Clinician

Monica Brewer April 28, 2015

On Tuesday, April 28, band students were in the auditorium by 7:30 am to play the two songs they’re taking to contest: "Go Galop" and "Chorale and Shaker Dance."  Why?  Pete Jacobus, a retired band...

At this months board meeting, the discussions included when school will start next year and the graduation rate of AHS compared to other Hawkeye 10 schools.

School Calendar for Next Year

Turner Russell April 28, 2015

The Atlantic School Board meeting was held Monday night. The session opened with opportunities for public comment about the school district calendar. Later in the evening, the board voted to approve a...

The boys tennis team won against the Harlan Cyclones.  Senior Nick Podhajsky (pictured above) won both his singles and double match.

Boys Tennis Crush the Cyclones

Jena Brosam April 28, 2015

Yesterday, April 27, the girls and boys tennis teams played the Harlan Cyclones. The boys defeated the Cyclones at home 8-1, while the girls lost in Harlan 1-8. In singles, #1 senior Nick Podhajsky...

Another Tennis Defeat for Boys

Another Tennis Defeat for Boys

Jena Brosam April 24, 2015

Yesterday, April 23, the girls and boys tennis teams played the Clarinda Cardinals. The boys beat the Cardinals 5-4 in Clarinda, and the girls lost 0-9 at home. In singles, #1 senior Codi Hitch lost...

The girls golf team won last night at home.  Sophomore Sarah Fixmer (pictured above) was said to have played well by sophomore Brooke Newell, who is quoted in the story.

Girls Golf Sweep the Cardinals at Home

Jena Brosam April 24, 2015

Yesterday, April 23, the girls and boys golf teams played the Clarinda Cardinals. The girls played the Cardinals at home, while the boys traveled to Clarinda. The girls won 188-205, but the boys lost...

Both the boys and girls Trojan soccer teams won their games last night.  Good job!

Soccer Victories for Both Boys and Girls

Jena Brosam April 24, 2015

Yesterday, April 23, the girls and boys soccer teams ended the night with a win. The girls played Denison at home, and won 5-1. The boys played Nodaway Valley, and won 7-3. Senior Nicole Bair scored...

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