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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Seniors Belle Wickman and Bradley Dennis pop a squat at last years Madrigal Dinner. The two were jesters their junior year.

Madrigal Creeps Closer

Camryn Church, Editor December 12, 2019

The ninth annual Madrigal Dinner is approaching, and the Lords and Ladies of the AHS choir kingdom are preparing to dazzle the crowd with their food, entertainment, and atmosphere. The dates are Saturday,...

The audition materials sit outside the choir room, waiting for courageous individuals to snatch them. Those auditioning have to sing and act.

“Little Shop of Horrors” Comes to AHS

Anastasia Muell, Editor December 11, 2019

The musical “Little Shop of Horrors” is coming to AHS this winter. The musical, written by Howard Ashman with music written by Alan Menken, takes place in a poor suburb. The story follows the story...

Junior Nate McLean plays the alto saxophone. This year, he plays first part.

Getting Jazzy With It

Molly McFadden, Editor November 27, 2019

As winter approaches, new activities are beginning. Jazz band season is here and many students can be found rolling up to the music hall for morning practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:45 a.m....

Seniors Zach McKay and Bradley Dennis have a heated conversation towards the end of the show. Both boys played associates of the U.S. Radium Corporation.

“Radium Girls” in Pictures

Hana Holtz, Editor November 19, 2019

Junior Olivia Engler and sophomore Brycen Erickson act out a scene on Saturday night. This their first year of being involved with the fall play.

Fall Play Review: “Radium Girls”

Dani Mathisen, Editor November 19, 2019

First off, "Radium Girls" was performed at the Atlantic High School last weekend. The three shows were directed by English teachers Alex Bales and Emma Bireline. Overall, I thought the performance went...

Juniors Camryn Church and Troy Roach run lines at play practice. At last weekends competition, Roach swept his categories, winning both events he entered.

Speech Team Heads to Des Moines

Anastasia Muell, Editor November 4, 2019

The Atlantic High School speech team went to a competition on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. This was their first contest in over a month. It was hosted at Des Moines East High School and four Atlantic...

The trio of junior Camryn Church, and seniors Bradley Dennis and Katie Saluk warm up with choir teacher Ethan Pruisman. This is Pruismans first year teaching.

All-State Auditions Recap

Hana Holtz, Editor October 31, 2019

Being an All-Stater is one of the highest honors a high school musician can have. The auditioning process is lengthy and intricate, not to mention stressful. Auditioners on both the vocal and instrumental...

Junior Lex Somers poses with his All-State folder after receiving best of center his sophomore year. Somers will be auditioning for his third time on Saturday.

Warming Up for All-State

Molly McFadden, Editor October 21, 2019

Atlantic will host band and choir All-State auditions on Saturday, Oct. 26. These auditions are hosted by Atlantic each year, as AHS is centrally located. Many students from AHS audition. This year, Atlantic...

The Trojan Guard practices parade marching outside. They will preform in multiple parades this fall.

Trojan Guard Hits the Road

Molly McFadden, Editor October 3, 2019

The Trojan Guard will be traveling to Clarinda on Saturday, Oct. 5 to perform at the Clarinda Band Jamboree. This annual event hosts schools from across southwest Iowa to perform in a parade. The bands...

Junior Genevieve Martinez and sophomore Nolan Perez chat during a scene in last years play. Both students auditioned for Radium Girls.

The Story of “Radium Girls”

Molly McFadden, Editor September 11, 2019

This year's fall play will keep you on the edge of your seats. The play was announced Wednesday, Sept. 9 during AO and is titled “Radium Girls.” Auditions were held the following Monday and Tuesday.  “Radium...

High school band director Jarrod O’Donnell walks with the Trojan Guard at the 2018 Homecoming Parade. Aside from the halftime performances, the band will play in two parades--the Clarinda Band Jamboree and the Homecoming parade.

Another Year of Halftime Hurrahs

Molly McFadden, Editor August 29, 2019

What happens at band camp, stays at band camp. That is, except for the music they learn. This Friday, Aug. 30, the Trojan Guard will perform their first set of the season. The set is titled contemporary,...

THE LOOK OF SUCCESS - Speech participants grin after a rewarding day. Three of Atlantics four performing groups received one ratings at District Speech and will be advancing to State.

Three Groups Advance to State Speech Competition

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor January 23, 2019

Three groups from the speech and debate team will advance to State after receiving one ratings at the District Large Group Speech Competition on Saturday, Jan. 19. Atlantic brought 11 students to Clarinda...

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