Hosts Kate and Ella sit down with Principal McKay and talk about the 2024-25 school year and how certain things have changed. Things included in this episode are things she’d like to tell new and returning students, some changes to the schools’ values, and the handbook.
The Point Season 5, Episode 1: The 2024-25 School Year Part One
August 26, 2024
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About the Contributors
Kate Nichols, Co-Lead Podcast Producer
Katherine Nichols is a senior co-podcast producer, and she also is a TA for Berryhill's English 9H. The Atlantic High School's podcast is named "The Point” and her co-podcast producer is Ella Meyer. The junior producers are Ellie Butler and Jersey Green. Some of the things Nichols is proud of are the awards that the podcast has received. The Point earned a second place, a third place, and also an honorable mention in the spring Iowa High School Press Association news contest. Her favorite podcast episode was with special guests Kylie Templeton and Isabelle Symonds. This episode was about life as a teenage girl (The Point Episode 5 ). Through journalism, Nichols' enjoys getting to connect with students that might not otherwise have a chance to share their thoughts. She is also proud of three stories she has written: The Pink Tax, Seniors Advice to the Underclassmen, and Under the Influence. Nichols has been to multiple different schools throughout her years but Atlantic High School has the best environment and this is her favorite thing about the school. Some things Nichols likes to do outside of school are reading, cooking, and spending time with her boyfriend and family.
Story by Gabriella Mendez
Ella Meyer, Co-Lead Podcast Producer
Senior Ella Meyer is a co-lead podcast editor/producer and has been involved in journalism for 3 years. Meyer's favorite thing about journalism is how close the community is.“It's more like a family.” Meyer attended MediaNow camp for two summers, where she learned to be a better journalist and a leader. Meyer is the NHS president and is “proud she got out of her shell” and went out for something. Meyer described herself as funny, very nice to everyone, and also as a leader. Meyer's favorite thing that she has accomplished in journalism is starting up the podcast and making it “bigger and better.” Meyer enjoys taking new journalists under her wing and helping them. She helps the new podcasters by controlling the soundboard and guiding them to sound better. She also TA's one of the Intro to Journalism classes. Outside of school, Meyer works at the Heritage House as a Dietary Aid. “I enjoy helping those who are in need, and my job allows me to do that.”
Story by Raya Parker
Makenna Schroeder, AHS Needle Junior Editor
Makenna Schroeder is a writer for AHS Needle and has been involved in Journalism for two years. Schroeder's favorite part of Journalism is the "diversity of people" in journalism and the "freedom it gives you." Schroeder also enjoys interacting with new people. Her favorite work she’s done is taking pictures at the state track. She met with tons of other reporters and other photographers from all over Iowa, and accessed special areas for journalists. "The entire experience was truly amazing and allowed me to see the hustle and bustle of state track without being an athlete.
In school, Schroeder is also involved in basketball, cheerleading, golf, softball, and AHS fuel, she is the secretary of student council and plays the flute in band. Outside of school, Schroeder enjoys dancing, reading, and listening to music. Schroeder loves to explore and have cool stories to tell. She loves to travel, and learn about different cultures and people Schroeder loves to have a "wide variety of knowledge." After high school, Schroeder plans to go to college but is unsure of where she would like to attend. Schroeder plans to enter the medical world, somewhere she can “travel and meet new people.”
Story by Erik Ramirez