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SAAC - The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is made up of 14 girls from all corners of Iowa. The girls met at the IGHSAU headquarters in Des Moines.
Empowering Today to Lead Tomorrow
Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor • April 30, 2024

FOCUS - Junior Hailey Huffman focuses on nocking her arrow to get the perfect shot. Huffman  made sure her stance was strong and her bow arm did not shake. Huffman shot 3D where she shot all the different animals at all different distances.
Archery Is On the Rise
Anna Potts, Editor • February 23, 2024

Archery- in its tenth year at AHS, the sport is gaining numbers and more of its events are gaining publicity. On Feb. 25, Atlantic is hosting...

Fletcher Toft and Megan Birge dance with glee as vampire villian siblings plotting to kill human students. The play New Kids at Vampire High will be performed on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
The Point Episode 11: Spring Play Special
Ella Meyer and Kate NicholsMarch 15, 2024

Hosts Ella and Kate talk with some members of the upcoming spring play "New Kids at Vampire High." Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer.

IHSSA State Debate last January.
The Road to National Qualifiers
Alyssa Neal, Writer/Editor • February 9, 2024

It’s that time of year when AHS Speech and Debate heads to National Qualifiers, or “nat quals” as the team likes to call them. There are...

The Point Episode 14: Goodbye Seniors
Kate Nichols and Ella MeyerMay 15, 2024

Hosts Kate and Ella talk with AHS seniors about their high school career and their futures. Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer. This...

THINK ABOUT IT - Kylie Templeton contemplates her answer as she takes one of the Intro to Journalism students quiz.
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Intro to Journalism StudentsMay 9, 2024

Annabelle Meyer and Aubrey Winford: What AHS Car Parker Are You? Aunika Darrow and Rylee Bengel: What Type of Lift Style Are You? Addison...

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Addison Freund
Addison Freund, Staff Writer
Addie Freund is a sophomore, and this is her second semester in journalism. Freund’s favorite part of journalism is taking pictures. “Journalism is also a very fun environment,” Freund said. What journalism means to Freund is “a class where you can take a break from stressful work.” You can have fun while learning, and make a lot of connections with different people. “In general journalism is an amazing class, and I really enjoy getting to be a part of it,” Freund said.  Although Freund is in journalism, she is also involved in many other activities. Freund is active in sports, which include cheerleading, basketball, softball, and tennis. She also participates in dance, FFA, Student Council, and AHS Fuel. In Freund’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as her dogs. Although Freund is not certain about her future plans, she believes “that everything will fall into the right place eventually.”  Bio By Ellie Butler
Olivia Jensen
Olivia Jensen, Staff Writer
Olivia Jensen is a sophomore at AHS. This is her first year in journalism. Jensen's favorite parts about journalism are taking pictures, writing captions, and writing stories. She enjoys stories because “I like going out and talking to people and getting their inputs about things.” Jensen has been in volleyball, tennis, choir, amd dance at Dance Atlantic.  Furthermore, in band she plas the flute. Jensen sees herself as shy and quiet until you get to know her, then she is talkative and outgoing. Outside of school, Jensen enjoys seeing her friends, going to sporting events, and listening to Taylor Swift.  Bio by Ryley Kuhns

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