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Genevieve McCalla shows off her All-State acceptance with choir director, Evan Adamon. She joined the choir shortly after moving to Atlantic because she enjoyed making new friends in that class.

Far From Home

Audrianna Bayona, Staff Writer December 12, 2022

About 63% of high school students are not from where they are currently. Most students like Brianna Atkins, Lukas Macias, and Genevieve McCalla, are not from Atlantic and have moved a far distance just...

Misty Rhodes loves making crafts for others in need.

Teacher’s Hobbies

Ella Meyer December 9, 2022

While reading and fishing are some of the most popular hobbies in America, some teachers here at AHS have different types of hobbies. For example, Spanish teacher Dan Vargason likes to play with fireworks...

There are many places in Atlantic that offer healthcare opportunities for high school aged kids.

CNA Workers at Atlantic High School

Emma Rose December 8, 2022

If someone wants to pursue a career that makes a difference in people's lives and they enjoy helping others, maybe the nursing path is the way to go. Over 83% of applicants get accepted into nursing school...

Room 514 is equipped with all of the essentials for students to learn life skills.

Special Education Flourishes at AHS

Isabelle Symonds December 1, 2022

You may be wondering what goes on in room 514 at AHS, the special education room. Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities,...

YOUTUBE FAMOUS- Freshman Cameron Schwartz has used his interest in trains to build identity and friendships. He shares his passion on his YouTube channel: Nishna Valley Rail Videos.

A Tale of Two Train Stations

Katie Birge, Editor November 29, 2022

Before living in Denver, Colorado, freshman Cameron Schwartz lived in Atlantic with his grandmother while his mother was in college. He moved to Colorado in the second grade after the death of his father....

GOOD MORNING-
Randall Simpson works on his computer during first period.

Preparing for School: AHS Teacher’s Morning Routines

Alyssa Neal November 28, 2022

Students at AHS struggle to get out of bed in the morning, but what about the teachers? Everyone has a different morning routine, and between driving distance or time needed to get ready, everybody does...

High School and Link Center Mental Health Professional Melanie Fell consoles a grieving student. Students can go to Fells AO for group counseling or contact her for a one-on-one counseling session. (Photo Illustration)

To Grieve, Or Not To Grieve

Eleanor McCalla, Editor November 17, 2022

“Grief is not stages or steps; it’s rather states of grief. You can go through different emotions. You can go through the bargaining and the anger at the same time or six months apart, and you can...

Coach Brummer talks to his team in the post practice breakdown. The team was 5-4 this season. There were 21 seniors on the team.

Take a Closer Look at the Head Football Coach

Marissa Wheeler, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

The Atlantic head football coach has experienced highs and lows throughout the 2022 season. Joseph Brummer has been head coach of the Atlantic Trojans for two years but has been coaching for seven years....

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AHS Students crowd into the student section for a football game. Every year, Atlantic hosted a pink out game to honor individuals who were battling breast cancer. At the game. students threw pink smoke bombs and confetti after every touchdown.

Extracurricular Activities Change Lives at AHS

Morgan Botos, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

There are many different sports and extracurricular activities one can be involved in at AHS. These groups, clubs, and teams that almost every student is a part of can be a life-changing experience for...

Molly Harris displays her sketch for the mural she hopes to paint in downtown Atlantic. The project is part of her 100 hours of community work for Girl Scouts.

Student’s Art to Brighten Downtown Atlantic

Emma Winford, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

Molly Harris is a “nice and caring” artist that is going to be painting a mural in downtown Atlantic. She will be painting the mural with inspiration from Girl Scouts. Harris has been involved in Girl...

Junior Brock Henderson and friends are eating the provided school lunch.

Nothing but Good Vibes from National School Lunch Week

J. Molina October 17, 2022

For many students across the country, school isn’t the same without a chance to make mealtime memories. National School Lunch Week is a holiday celebrated on the second week of October and is used as...

Evan Adamon looks at his computer screen.

Be Bald and Free Day Impacts AHS

Alix Nath October 14, 2022

Be Bald and Free Day is a day for supporting those that are bald around you; and at AHS, you can see many eggheads, such as Evan Adamon, Daniel Vargason, and senior Kaylee Brooks. This holiday is celebrated...

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