AHS Students and Staff address the lack of student section support at girls’ basketball games in contrast to boys’ basketball.
Student Section Support
February 5, 2025
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Alix Nath, AHS Needle & Broadcasting Editor
Alix Nath is a senior at Atlantic High School and is involved in various activities including AHS journalism, Quill and Scroll, National Honor Society, and Speech and Debate. Nath is a senior editor for AHS Needle, they also take photos for the website. Nath spoke about their "most enjoyable" subject in school: art and journalism. They said, "I truly enjoy showing different perspectives and I think using art as a medium to do that and writing to do that is important to see". Nath gives examples of what types of pictures they want to capture, "While the marching band is warming up" and "If it's a musical or play I'll go backstage, get some photos". Nath says they want to "Shine a light on people and things you don't normally get to see in the spotlight". They're working on a behind-the-scenes in Journalism and a "Free speech in a Small Town" piece. Nath says "Once I do leave it's going to be the people I miss". They said they were going to miss the people who "Structured my education and have had a lot of impact on me, as well as friends."
Story by Bailey Grieshaber
Dean Cook, Junior Broadcasting Editor
Junior Dean Cook is a junior broadcaster for Eye of the Needle. He originally joined journalism because of his love for photography. Broadcasting however intrigued him and he “found it fun,” and is responsible for everything behind the scenes, editing the episodes, and helping with the interviews. Cook says that his greatest strength as a journalist is his determination and drive to do anything he puts his mind to. Cook does cross country, which he has loved since 8th grade. He is also in band, jazz band, show choir Band, Pep Band, and Orchestral Band. Outside of school, he’s been playing the drums for years, he also collects vinyls and loves photography. Cook says, “[photos] hold so much meaning to me,” as he has, “a bad memory,” and photos help him hold on to and cherish precious memories. He works at The Sweet Spot, a diner in Anita, and plans to move to Minnesota and enter the radio industry after he graduates. His advice to new journalists is, “DO NOT SLACK,” and says he could’ve learned so much more if he had better time management and paid more attention.
Story by Knox McCalla
Aydrie Coffman, Yearbook Editor
Aydrie Coffman is a junior at Atlantic High School. She is an active member of AHS journalism where her main focus is yearbook. When asked about why she enjoys journalism Coffman said, "I like the fun atmosphere and getting to hang out with my friends." She greatly enjoys taking pictures at various sporting events and pulling them all together on a yearbook page. While in high school she has been involved in soccer, cross country, and AHS Fuel. Her greatest accomplishment is receiving the award for Best Mid-fielder for the high school soccer team. Outside of school, she spends time with her friends, playing soccer, and sleeping when she has the opportunity. Coffman also works at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club where she is a waitress. Going along with that, during the summer she nannies as well. After High school, she plans on attending a four-year university. However, would like to transfer out of state after a year or two to experience something new. Even though she is undecided about what profession to pursue she is looking at different career paths.
Story by Jillian Saathoff