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AHSneedle

Speaker Desi Payne leans into the crowd, looking for a volunteer. AHS welcomed Payne on Nov 21. She spoke about how to be a better “you.”

Desi Payne Shares Inspiration

Alivia Knuth, Staff Writer December 9, 2024

Desi Payne is an experienced motivational speaker. The idea to bring her to Atlantic High School came after principal Heather McKay received information about Payne in the mail. McKay brought the information...

Senior officer Lola Comes hands a lucky waitress one thousand dollars in a cash tip during National FFA Convention dinner.

Atlantic FFA Extends an Olive Branch to Unsuspecting Servers

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer December 2, 2024
Everyone has struggles in life, and an act of kindness might be just what a stranger needs. This year, the Atlantic FFA collected donations to give large tips to unsuspecting servers at the restaurants they visited during their National FFA Convention trip.
Eye of the Needle

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer November 18, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! We're so glad you're here. This week we're showing our grateful attitude with recognition of some lesser-known national holidays this week. We'll also cover what to expect, whether you're...

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.

Eye of the Needle Episode 8.25 – HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

J. Molina, EON Producer October 28, 2024

Welcome back, AHS! A spooky trick with no treat shocks the broadcasting team, leaving CLUEs and mystery everywhere. Huge shoutout to the creators on Pixabay for many of the sound effects used in this...

The Period Product Good Fairy basket, located in the Middle "H' bathroom and restocked often.

The “Period Fairy” Is For The Girls

Jersey Green, Junior Editor October 4, 2024

Do you believe in fairy tales? AHS has its very own fairy. If you see fairy dust in the halls it might just lead you to something special: the Tooth Fairy might leave dimes under your pillow, but the AHS...

New AHS faculty member Stephanie Kelley teaches her 3rd period World History class.

New Teacher: Stephanie Kelley

Olivia Jensen, Writer August 29, 2024

There are a lot of new faces here at AHS this year including Stephanie Kelley. Kelley is the World History teacher this year and is excited to see where this journey takes her. Before Kelley became a teacher,...

SURVEY ANALYSIS - Sixty AHS participants showed their reaction and response to House File 2586. Out of the 60 participants, 48.3% said they would not feel safe in a school with guns, and 38.3% said they would. The remaining 13.4% were undecided or neutral.

Friendly Firearms

Alix Nath, Editor May 8, 2024

Mrs. Pauley teaches the Chemistry class. Pauley teaches AP Chemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at AHS.

Iowa Arming Educators

Alix Nath, Editor March 25, 2024

Following the Perry High School shooting, Iowa proposed a bill to permit educators to carry firearms, should a school choose to participate and arm its educators. This file was swiftly stopped in the...

AHS student reads Iowa Capital Dispatch article on House File 2319. The article was posted on Feb. 5 of 2024, and has displayed the impact of the proposed law to Iowa.

Rights Rebuttals

Alix Nath, Editor March 12, 2024

Senate File 496 has created many conflicts within Iowa. One conflict which has been created was due to the introduction of House File 2319. House File 2319, according to Iowa Capital Dispatch, forbids...

Local news broadcasters like We Are Iowa cover the day's events, arriving at the scene during or after various speech teams left the premises.

Atlantic Speech Team Evacuated From Competition After Bomb Threat

J. Molina, Editor February 5, 2024

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of all performers and spectators present at the IHSSA Southwest State Large Group Contest. Members of the AHS speech team were also present at Ankeny Centennial High...

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