As AHS is aware, the pizza cart is unavailable because of short staffing for the continuation of the 2026 school year. Unfortunately, the kitchen staff is still short of workers across all three school kitchens. AHS is continuously advertising for new kitchen employees. The shortage of kitchen employees is currently five short. Until AHS gets someone who is able to upkeep the kitchen, the chance of the pizza cart coming back is unlikely. The kitchen staff enjoyed the pizza cart when it was present. “It worked well! As long as we have somebody on it,” said kitchen staff member Angela Behrens. As for now, the kitchen staff spends their time working hard to provide food for the students at AHS. As they like to say, they use their “womanpower” to run their kitchen.
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Is Pizza Cart Gone Forever?
NEWS BREIF
January 13, 2026
Students go through the lunch line in the second semester, still with no option of the pizza cart.
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Sophia Rose, Staff Writer
Sophomore Sophia Rose is a JP student with AHS journalism. Her passion lies in photography, especially capturing emotional moments, which is shown in her photo project documenting AHS’s boys wrestling team. She is inspired by her sisters Emma and Bryer Rose who also participated in journalism. Sophia is eager to do more photography and “capture raw emotions” and significant moments at AHS.
Beyond journalism, Rose actively participates in tennis, softball, and serves as a track manager. She enjoys reading, organizing, and cherishing quality time with her family. Rose values her family and friends, recognizing their constant support, and holds her faith close to her, finding comfort and security within it.
Chloe Updike, Staff Writer
Chloe Updike is a sophomore in Journalism 2 who enjoys telling informative stories and learning through hands-on reporting. One of her favorite projects was a story about CPR, where she interviewed the school nurse, students, and Health teacher Molly O’Hara. She said the project stood out because “it was a learning experience for me, and I was also able to make it into an informational story for others.” Updike is especially interested in interviewing, photography, and sharing stories, and she is excited to explore options like social media or yearbook in the future.
Outside the classroom, Updike is passionate about football and cheer, and is also involved in dance. In her free time, she enjoys doing her nails, coloring, shopping, and spending time with friends. She values family and friends most, saying they are “always there to support me.” Updike was inspired to join journalism by her cousin Makynzie Steffens and her friend Payton Burg, who encouraged her interest in writing and photography.
Allison Berryhill, Adviser
Allison Berryhill, the advisor of the journalism program and an English teacher here at AHS has been teaching for 26 years and has been advising the journalism program for 14 years. Berryhill said, “ My favorite memory is when the room is buzzing with students working in teams and the energy is addicting.” Berryhill finds different aspects of each department in journalism fun. “The yearbook is always amazing, and our podcastors and social media team came back with great ideas from Media Now.” One thing Berryhill likes about journalism is that you need a wide range of students with different interests. “Some students shine through with social media, yearbook or taking photos,” said Berryhill.
Outside of teaching Berryhill plays the accordion, runs, juggles and loves to learn new things. She also enjoys reading and writing poetry. “Right now, I am learning Spanish on Duolingo,” Berryhill said. Berryhill would also like to shout out that the AHS journalism website has won the SNO award three years in a row.
Story by Annabelle Meyer