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Sophie Sheridan (played by Megan Birge) sings in fright as a nightmare mob confronts her. This group number, "Under Attack," portrayed Sophie's worries about married life and never knowing who her father is.

Freeze the Picture: Looking Back at Mamma Mia!

Stellah Van Aernam, Staff Writer January 3, 2025

In September of 2024, AHS Choral Director Mikayla Stockhaus came up with a musical the school could do. She decided on "Mamma Mia!" because she thought it was more modern than other school musicals in...

The 2024 Atlantic band All-Staters. Seniors Brady Wagner and Drayce Moore, and junior Grace Mitchell, were accompanied by two choir students - Danielle Bennett and Zephyr Mitchell - on their journey to All State. As indicated by the medals, it was Wagner's first time qualifying, Moore's second time qualifying, and G. Mitchell's third time qualifying.

All-State All-Stars

Jaylynn Rosenbaum, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

The All-State Music Festival is an annual event gathering only the best student musicians in Iowa for a live performance. It consists of band, chorus, and orchestra performances. This year, there were...

Hope, Love, Legacy: Sunday Musical Honors AHS Alum

Olivia Jensen and J. Molina November 13, 2024
By sponsoring this year’s Sunday showing of the fall musical, The Avery Andersen Foundation fosters a community love of fine arts while honoring the alum’s legacy.
The official cast list for the Fall 2024 musical, Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! It’s Another Cast List!

J. Molina September 13, 2024

After two days of auditions and one night of callback auditions, the cast list for the 2024 fall musical "Mamma Mia!" has been announced. Grace Mitchell and Megan Birge will be playing Donna and Sophie...

Nora Olsen (9), J. Molina (12), Margaret McCurdy (11), Fletchor Toft (11), and Dean Cook attended the 2024 Musical for All Summer Symposium camp. The main camp was June 24-29, with the optional Leadership Weekend held on June 22-24. It was O'Donnell's 16th year attending the camp, 15th year accompanying AHS students to the camp, and McCurdy's third year in a row attending, making her the most frequent student attendee in the AHS group.

Marching Forward: Trojan Guard Kicks Off The Year

J. Molina August 28, 2024

Known for having a pep in their step, the AHS marching band has sprung into the school year without hesitation. The 72-member band had its first performance on the first day of school, a turnout that wouldn’t...

All-State, All Us

Bennett Whetstone, EON Lead Producer December 21, 2023

In this video, we interview two students auditioning for All-State and the band director about this year's competition.

Senior Nicole Middents points to her name on the Clarinet results poster. Middents has made All-State for three years.

Amazing All-State!

Alix Nath, Editor November 4, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, Atlantic High School hosted the choir and band all-state auditions. These auditions happen annually, with Atlantic hosting the event for many years. The event is an all-day...

Choir director Mikayla Stockhaus chose "Cinderella" as the fall musical for 2023.

The Ball Ends

Alix Nath, Editor October 27, 2023

Cinderella the Musical comes to a close with performances this Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2:30 p.m. Performer Brady Wagner, director Mikayla Stockhaus,...

MARCH TO THE BEAT - The AHS Marching Band marches at the annual Clarinda Band Jamboree. This year, the band placed second in the 3A band marching category.

Clarinda Band JAMboree

Alix Nath, Editor October 10, 2023

Stevie Wonder once said, “Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand.” The Atlantic High School Marching Band worked to learn this language and played it well at the Clarinda...

Eye of the Needle 3.23

May 11, 2023

In this week's episode, we talk about the upcoming homecoming week, volleyball, and all-state band and choir!

Eye of the Needle 2.23

May 11, 2023

In this episode, we focus on AO's, cross country, band, college fair, and dress days! We also feature an ad for Villa Dance.

ALL ABOUT THE BRASS - The jazz band boasts five trombone players, the largest section group. Two of the players also play bass guitar, so they switch out on that instrument at times.

Marching Band’s Final March

Katie Birge October 20, 2022

The marching band had its final performance last Friday, Oct. 14. The band transitioned its focus to concert band on Monday, Oct. 17. Angelica Anderson, a senior and bass clarinet player, said that the...

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