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Students Plan Protest Under Name “Fire McCann”

NEWS BRIEF
Knox McCalla, Junior Editor
February 4, 2026
The AHS entryway.
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The AHS entryway.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, over 30 students gathered under the collective title “Fire McCann” and planned to stage a protest on Friday, Feb. 6, during seminar period. The group intends to get community members and parents to show up, including Cody James, a prominent community member on this issue. Senior Dean Cook and freshman Liam Spencer are organizing the protest. In relation to the speculation surrounding McCann’s dismissal, freshman Josie Miller said, “It’s important. Something needs to be done. The school has lacked their HARK values.”

This story was updated for accuracy 2.5.26

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About the Contributor
Knox McCalla
Knox McCalla, Broadcasting Editor
Knox McCalla is a 16-year-old junior and is a junior editor for Senior Magazine, and helps on the broadcasting team. He has even created a new segment called “The McCalla Minute.” He first got into journalism because his sisters both did, and they encouraged him to try it out. And he enjoys writing and technology. The best part of Atlantic High School Journalism is the “freedom it gives me and the privileges. Getting to ask anyone anything, take pictures, write stories, and clear up misinformation.” His favorite memory is writing senior stories. Specifically getting to “make stories like the person I’m writing about.”  Outside of journalism, McCalla enjoys movies, music, making movies, “spending time with the boys,” and playing games. He is involved in journalism, choir, the musical, play, and tennis. In the future, he wants a job he can see himself in; “something social and something simple so I can have a fun time.” He is very excited for the upcoming year and to graduate. He can’t wait to see all of the fun things he accomplishes this year.  Bio By: Claire Comes