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Valentines Day cookies

Valentines Day Hearts

Faith Kafton, Staff Writter February 16, 2026

During recent years on Valentine's Day, all AHS staff members are challenged to find their "match" of a Valentine. This year, the morning of Friday before Valentine's Day, the staff members were given...

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day

Kayedance Sturm, Staff Writer February 13, 2026

Valentine's Day is a holiday known for love and romance on February 14th of every year. On Valentine's Day, people give flowers, candies, and stuffed animals to show their love for someone. Often in elementary...

Children enjoy the Christmas spirit of Atlantic on the most magical night of the year.

Christmastime in Atlantic

John McCurdy, Staff Writer December 11, 2025

One of Atlantic’s most beloved traditions is the Lighted Parade. The Lighted Parade is a time when our small town can enjoy a tinsel tossed downtown, decorated floats, and lots of hot cocoa. While it...

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Integra Christensen, Editorial Cartoonist October 30, 2025

Remember, Halloween will be on the 30th this month instead of the 31st. Have fun trick-or-treating and be safe!

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer March 17, 2025
Welcome back, AHS! Spring Break is right around the corner, but we need to do some Spring Cleaning before we can have any fun. And we need to catch the leprechaun who’s running around, too!
Stellah Van Aernam ask her boyfriend JJ McDaniel to be her Valentine.

Valentine’s Day

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor February 14, 2025

February 14th is Valentine's Day, but it is also known as the day of love. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, friendship and admiration. Many people give gifts to those they love; such as chocolates,...

Students in Mr. Petersen's Seminar pose for a picture documenting their Christmas spirit.

Christmas Traditions Around AHS

Riley Hansen, Staff Writer January 7, 2025
Christmas is an enjoyable and memorable time for many people. Celebrations can last one day or even the whole month. This holiday is filled with traveling, food, movies, decorating, family time, shopping, and lots more. Christmas is a time many people look forward to throughout the whole year. Being with family and friends and making fun memories are just a little part of what makes Christmas so special.

Eye of the Needle – Holiday Special

J. Molina, EON Producer December 18, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! The HARK values at AHS have been going strong this school year... or have they? Are the students of AHS well-behaved enough to receive presents? There's only one elf on the shelf who...

Christmas Time in Atlantic

Christmas Time in Atlantic

Aubrey Winford and Jersey Green January 18, 2024

Everyone that lives in Atlantic knows that during Christmas time, Chestnut Street is magically lit up with the twinkling lights on the trees. The light poles are decorated with garland and the walkway...

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