Senior Photo Deadline Quickly Approaching
Kyra Namanny and Den Tsybulnyak
January 22, 2020
The deadline for senior pictures to be turned in to the yearbook staff is nearing. All photos must be turned in by Saturday, Feb. 1. If a senior student hasn't purchased professional photos, a member of the journalism staff can take their picture. If a photo is not submitted, “We will track them down, and...
Large Group Speech Preview
January 21, 2020
The Atlantic speech team is planning on competing at Creston for Districts on Saturday, Jan. 25. They are bringing 20 competitors. There are numerous events that students can participate in for Large Group speech, including oral reading, group ensemble, one-act play, group musical, and short film. Dur...
Unusual Circumstances Lead to New President
Haley Rasmussen and Aspen Niklasen
January 20, 2020
The Atlantic FFA Chapter voted for their new President on Monday, Jan. 13. This is not normal circumstances for most chapters, as new officers are usually elected in March. Past President Adriana Mendez could not fill her full term, as she graduated at the end of the first semester. The policy for a circ...
Swing Inn is Here
January 16, 2020
The Atlantic High School show choirs and jazz band will be performing their annual Swing Inn show on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The two show choirs will be performing recognizable pieces, like “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey, “Hey Jude” by the Beatles...
Choral Masters
Molly McFadden, Editor
January 15, 2020
Six students from Atlantic were recently selected for the Meistersinger Honor Choir. Seniors Ana Muell and Bradley Dennis, as well as junior Genevieve Martinez were accepted into the mixed choir. Senior Katie Saluk and juniors Camryn Church and Olivia Engler will be in the treble choir. These singers...
Passing Period Anthems
Camryn Church, Editor
January 15, 2020
Throughout the week, music has been played in the halls as students walk to their classes. Each song is different, varying in style and genre. Principal Heather McKay said this has no correlation to the sounds that were played previously in the halls as soothing music between classes. On Friday...
AO Scheduling Changes
January 14, 2020
Atlantic High School has a period of time between the second and third periods that allows students to get extra help, study for a class, or to take a brain break. This period of time is called AO, short for Academic Opportunity. Last semester, principal Heather McKay said the amount of students with fai...
Petersen Takes On the Psyche
Kenzie Hoffman and Addi Schmitt
January 13, 2020
History teacher Trace Petersen has stepped up to the plate and taken on the role of teaching the Behavioral Science course at AHS. Petersen has taught CPI and American History at Atlantic High School for 15 years. Before that, he taught psychology for 16 years at other schools in cities such as P...
A New Year with New Resolutions
Molly McFadden, Editor
January 8, 2020
Each year can bring new opportunities and with that new goals. Many people all across the world make New Year's resolutions each year, including some students at AHS. Freshman Claire Wiederstein said that in 2020 she wants to eat less McDonald’s, while freshman Laney Brosam is hoping to become TikT...
Joe Biden Dropping by Atlantic on Sunday
Camryn Church, Editor
December 20, 2019
Presidential candidate Joe Biden is coming to Atlantic Sunday, Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. Along with stops in Atlantic, he will be stopping in Creston on Saturday, Dec. 21. Biden is meeting with the people of Atlantic at the Cass County Community Center, where he will be speaking about his vision for America, a...
Five Atlantic Musicians Make SWIBA
Da'Jai Wesson, Editor
December 19, 2019
Atlantic held the SWIBA honor band auditions on Saturday, Dec. 14. Of the band members who auditioned, senior Erin Barrick, juniors Bri Wilson and Lex Somers, sophomore Hunter Weppler, and freshman Angelica Anderson made it. Students auditioning for SWIBA had to learn two different etudes. They also nee...
Heading to the Superbowl
Molly McFadden, Editor
December 16, 2019
Atlantic High School’s P.E. class is called Lifetime Fitness. It is called this because the activities that you do in the class aren’t just for fun. While table tennis might be a blast, the goal of this class is to teach students activities they can do throughout their lifetime. Throughout the year, ...
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