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Chemistry teacher James Todd encourages students to use specific language when making observations.

The Elemental Mr. Todd

Anna Cesaro, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

You’ll recognize him in the hall: he’s wearing a crewneck sweater and his school ID is strapped to his upper arm. He’s standing outside the science lab, drinking hot tea from a green thermos. You...

Rich Smith poses for a picture. He enjoys having connections with students and seeing them achieve their goals.

En-RICH-ing Students’ Lives

Riley Wood December 9, 2021

Richard Smith or “Rich” as he is known here at AHS, starts every day with a smile, greeting students and teachers. He is seen pushing a broom and emptying trash, but truly he’s changing the lives...

ATLBadParking is an account on Instagram that sheds a light on bad parking.

Park It or Post It: ATLBadParking

Bennett Whetstone November 30, 2021

Endlessly scrolling social media is a common way for many students to use their free time. Tiktok, Snapchat, and Instagram are all effortless time-wasting platforms, as the millions of accounts lead to...

Students in the class of 2025 discuss the novel Animal Farm during English class. Academics are only a fraction of the high school experience.

Listen Up Freshman, Here’s Some Advice

Dakota Oswalt November 29, 2021

Attending a new school can be intimidating for anyone, especially for students transitioning from middle school to high school. Maturity levels grow exponentially as these students explore different sports...

English teacher Randall Simpson plays with a tractor given to him by his students.

Simply the Best: Meet Randall Simpson

Alyssa Neal, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

Every day students can count on English teacher Randall Simpson to greet them with a cheery “Good Morning.” While students may know him for this, many want to know more.  Simpson used to teach...

When broken open, geodes reveal their intricate crystals.

Cracking Open the Geode Festival

Faith Nath November 3, 2021

There’s more to what meets the eye when it comes to geodes. The pretty rocks, when broken open, are revealed to contain beautifully colored crystals. They take thousands of years to form and come in...

English teacher Allison Berryhills pencil sharpener cover went missing over a month ago.

Devious Licks: Harmful Pranks or Harmless Fun

Dakota Oswalt October 21, 2021

Devious licks, also known as diabolical or nefarious licks, are the newest TikTok trend, with ‘lick’ meaning to rob, steal, or otherwise abscond with others' possessions. While some licks across the...

Senior Taliya James shows off the crystals she kept in her pocket. James has been using crystals since the beginning of her senior year.

Healing Crystals: The Newest Way to Meditate

Dakota Oswalt October 18, 2021

Healing crystals are the latest therapeutic trend with shops popping up on social media platforms. Some believe that these colorful gems provide their own unique function, such as healing, strength, and...

Nine new faces walk the halls of AHS.

Nine New Faces at AHS

September 1, 2021

Atlantic High School welcomed nine new teachers this school year. James Todd, Evan Adamon, Holly Esbeck, Bryce Smith, Matthew Best, Cayleigh McBee, Jesse McCann, Guy Somers, and Rob Astuni. Each teacher...

Eighth grade teacher, Mike McDermott, teaches his class in the high school art room.

AHS Adjusts to Influx of Eighth-Graders

Dakota Oswalt August 31, 2021

The Atlantic Fire Department and Cass County EMS were dispatched to the Atlantic Middle School after a fire broke out on Tuesday, July 27, at around 12:30 p.m. While the damage from the fire itself was...

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