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The members of the AHS FFA chapter stand with the grateful server. The chapter gave her a $900 tip on the last night of their trip.

Atlantic FFA Gives Back

Abigail Muller and Claire Schroder November 14, 2023

Fourteen students and two AHS staff attended the annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. This year, the chapter found a way to give back while on their trip. AHS teacher and trip chaperone...

The 2023-2024 Atlantic FFA Chapter Officers (back) Colton Rudy, Roth Den Beste, Wyatt Simons, Lily Johnson. (front) Claire Pellett, Charli Goff, Lola Comes.

FFA National Convention: An Inside View

Claire Schroder and Maddy Anderson October 6, 2023

FFA is a great way to get more involved in your school, community, and the world around you. Members have the opportunity to try different activities such as the Greenhand Fire-up Camp, state conventions,...

Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor September 26, 2023

The Atlantic FFA officer team met with eighth grade students Tuesday, Sept. 26 about joining FFA. The officer team consists of President Colton Rudy, Vice President Lola Comes, Secretary Claire Pellett,...

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Atlantic FFA Members’ Success Continues

Eric Miller*, Contributor August 16, 2023

On Day 2 of the Iowa State Fair, Atlantic FFA members continued to have success. In the FFA Farm Crops Contest Atlantic FFA placed ninth as a team. Hayden Kleen placed seventh in field corn multi-ear class...

Lola Comes

Atlantic FFA Members Compete at the Iowa State Fair

Eric Miller*, Contributor August 16, 2023

On the first official day of the Iowa State Fair, members of the Atlantic FFA Chapter continued to earn awards with their projects. The day began with Claire Schroder and her rabbits in the FFA Rabbit...

Charli Goff and Colton Becker teach kids about draft horses. The kids had the opportunity to pet the horse and hold a horseshoe.

Farm Safety Day at Washington Elementary

Lily Johnson*, Contributor May 11, 2023

On Friday, May 5, the Atlantic FFA Chapter held a farm safety/petting zoo day at Washington Elementary.  This gave the students at Washington Elementary the opportunity to experience being around...

The 2023-2024 Atlantic FFA Chapter Officers (back) Colton Rudy, Roth Den Beste, Wyatt Simons, Lily Johnson. (front) Claire Pellett, Charli Goff, Lola Comes.

Atlantic FFA Holds Annual Banquet

Lily Johnson*, Contributor April 5, 2023

The Atlantic FFA Banquet was held on Monday, March 28, at the Atlantic High School. There were 172 members and guests present at the event. The banquet started with the opening ceremonies, led by the 2022-2023...

Members of the Conduct

FFA Competes at Sub Districts 23

Contributed by Charli Goff* February 21, 2023

On Wednesday, February 8, 53 members of the Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Sub District Career Development Events at Atlantic High School. More than 30 members of the community also came out to judge...

FFA members in the House of Representatives. From left to right: DJ Shepperd, Claire Pellett, Daniel Fruend, Representative Tom Moore, Colton Rudy, Jackson McLaren, Charli Goff, Callee Pellett. Seated: Dylan Comes.

38th Annual Legislative Symposium and FFA Day at the Capitol

Contributed by Charli Goff* February 13, 2023

FFA members from across Iowa converged at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines to build character and promote citizenship, volunteerism, and patriotism. Nearly 700 high school students wearing blue corduroy...

Team members back row from left to right are:
SW District Treasurer Dylan Comes, Joaquin Wailes, Charles Klemmensen, Daniel Freund, DJ
Shepperd, Brent Masker, COlton Rudy, SW District VP Colin Bauer, SW State President
George Martin,
Front row Callee Pellett, Claire Pellett, Brett Dreager, Mary McCurdy, Charli Goff.

FFA Soil Judging Results

Charli Goff October 17, 2022

The Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District Soils Judging Contest at the Armstrong Research Farm in Lewis on Wednesday, Sept. 21. 188 FFA members made up 46 teams from 23 schools at...

Members of the Livestock Evaluation team included Brett Dreager, Dylan Comes, Joaquin Wales, and McKenna Sonntag.

Atlantic FFA Places 15th at Livestock Evaluation

Charli Goff, Contributor September 8, 2022

The Atlantic FFA Chapter competed in the Iowa FFA Livestock Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) held at Iowa State University on August 27, 2022. The team placed 15th out of 47 teams and earned a...

All twelve students gather together for a photo on tractor day.

Tractor Day Tradition Rolls In

Alex Sonntag March 8, 2022

Tractor day at AHS is an annual tradition for the FFA members. Most people never get to see tractors if they live in town. They may see one parked in a field once in a while driving, but most don’t get...

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