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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

EDWARD FOR COUNCIL- Many cast members perform a scene during the 2018 spring musical. The musical was titled Big Fish, and featured graduate Josh McLean as one of the lead roles.

In the Midst of Practice for “Anything Goes”

Shayla Luke and Da'Jai Wesson January 18, 2019

Working hard for opening night, preparation for the spring musical has taken effect. Titled “Anything Goes,” the production is making its way on stage in March. As an annual tradition, the cast is...

READY TO GO - Sophomore Troy Roach and senior Sarah Schorle smile following the results of a competition. Roach and Schorle have both competed in student congress and also perform a duo piece together.

District Large Group to be Held on Saturday

Camryn Church, Staff Writer January 17, 2019

For speech and debate students, District Large Group is coming up on Saturday, Jan. 19. The event will be held at Clarinda High School, and the public can attend the event. A suggested $3 donation can...

GETTING INTO THE SWING OF THINGS - Show choir season is upon us. Both choirs will head to Dallas Center Grimes this weekend to compete. Katie Saluk, a member of Premiere, says, “This season will be really fun. We hope everyone can come support the choirs.”

Show Choir Season Kicks Off

Molly McFadden, Staff Writer January 16, 2019

WERE READY -- Speech and debate members smile happily after a competition. The district individual speech competition is set for Feb. 23, with many Atlantic students participating.

Atlantic to Host Individual State Speech

Anastasia Muell, Editor January 2, 2019

Some say actors can do anything. They do improv after being given only a story base and a few characters, some have tearjerking pieces that tug at the heartstrings, some have funny pieces with wacky characters...

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER MEDAL - (top row) Kobe Moss, Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle, Troy Roach, (bottom row) Lane Muell, Carina Birkel and Olivia Engler pose after receiving awards. The Lincoln Railsplitter was the third straight weekend of competing for the AHS speech and debate students.

Speech and Debate Compete at Lincoln Railsplitter

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor December 18, 2018

The AHS speech and debate team has competed in their third straight weekend of competition in December at the Lincoln Railsplitter Speech Debate Tournament in Des Moines. Held on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday,...

SWIBA READY -- Junior Erin Barrick gets ready for her upcoming honor bands with a solo at the winter concert while English teacher Emma Bireline narrates the piece called The Divine Comedy.

Honor Band Fever

Grace Clay, Editor December 18, 2018

Many band members have been working hard since the day after All State auditions for their next audition, SWIBA Honor Band. SWIBA stands for Southwest Iowa Bandmasters Association and there are two bands,...

Director Jennifer Gasser conducts the senior song. Madrigal Dinner was attended by approximately 200 patrons.

Madrigally Delicious

Shayla Luke and Troy Roach December 13, 2018

Madrigal Dinner, an annual renaissance production, was held by the Atlantic Choir Department. Being led by director Jennifer Gasser, the event took place in the high school commons. Guests entered the...

SHOWBOATING -- AHS participants at the Johnston Invitational hold up their plaques from a successful weekend. Seven top five finishes were earned throughout the tournament.

Two Straight Weekends of Competition for Speech and Debate

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor December 12, 2018

The past two weekends have been busy for the speech and debate department of AHS, with two-day competitions at both Johnston and Dowling. The Johnston Dragon Invitation took place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1,...

READ UP - Sophomore Genevieve Martinez poses with a book.

What Students Need to Know About Speech

Alyssa Brockob, Editor November 29, 2018

With the fall play over with and musical yet to begin, it seems as if Atlantic High School's theatre/performing arts opportunities have been diminished. But, all is not what it seems, as even though play...

HANGING OUT - Participants congregate in Hilton Coliseum before the All-State Festival.

Four AHS Students Make an All-State Appearance

Erin Wendt, Editor November 21, 2018

The annual All-State Music Festival was held this past weekend in Ames. Four students from Atlantic attended, three in the choir and one in the band. Seniors Sarah Schorle and Avery Andersen participated...

OH SAY CAN YOU SEE - Performing AHS choir members pose for a picture on the field of the UNI Dome. The quartet consisted of Chris Krogh, Ana Muell, Katie Saluk and Bradley Dennis.

AHS Quartet Performs National Anthem

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor November 20, 2018

The conclusion of All-State auditions results in mixed emotions for many of the involved students. Those who make it are often in high spirits, while those who miss out are generally disappointed. However,...

SELFIE - Students attending the Thespian Festival smile for a photo. There were eight total attendees from Atlantic.

AHS Attends Annual Thespian Festival

Alyssa Brockob November 19, 2018

Although students often know when football teams and basketball teams partake in elite competitions and trips, they tend to be lesser aware of the activities participated in by the AHS speech team. On...

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