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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Trojan swimmers are ready to make a splash at Regionals.

NEWS BRIEF — Trojan Swimmers Step up to the Blocks for Regional Competition

Bryer Rose October 23, 2018

Swim into Regionals with a splash! AHS girls' swimming has their Regional meet coming up on Saturday. The 11 girls will compete in Johnston at noon. The girls have been practicing since August and...

Para-educator Laurie Parrott is now at the helm of the media center.

NEWS BRIEF — New Para-Educator Brings a New Point of View

Kolby Parrott October 23, 2018

Open the books and get cracking. Laurie Parrott is the new para-educator in the media center, and she is making changes. Parrott switched up the couches and she decorated the windows so the kids would...

Sam Granner bowls with the football team on Thursday night.

NEWS BRIEF — Football Team Celebrates Last Team Night

Beau Dickerson October 23, 2018

The Football team had their last team night on Thursday. They went to the Super Bowl to go bowling and eat pizza. The time spent together is great for team bonding. Middle linebacker Bodie Johnson...

Junior Pluma Pross strides out during the District meet in Glenwood. Pross placed eighth to advance to State with her team.

NEWS BRIEF — Trojans Prepare for State Cross Country

Kennedy Goergen October 22, 2018

Thursday, Oct. 18, both the boys and girls cross country teams made it to State. The girls' team last made it to State in 2010, boys in 2007, and the last time both girls and boys cross country teams made...

Students of AHS discuss true crime.

NEWS BRIEF — AHS Investigates True Crime

Mia Trotter October 22, 2018

Have you ever wanted to stick your your fingers into the mind of serial killer? In room 303 English teacher Emma Bireline holds a class during the A-O period every Friday dedicated to true crime. “This...

The AHS parking lot will soon be filled with color.

NEWS BRIEF — Student Council Brightens the Parking Lot

Makynzie Steffens October 22, 2018

Get in line AHS! Trojan parking is now available for all students, but this time it’s customizable. On Monday, Oct.15, all seniors were able to purchase their spots; the next day juniors bought theirs....

Reagan Watson and Camryn Church run lines during practice.

NEWS BRIEF — It’s Almost Time for “Almost, Maine”

Molly McFadden October 22, 2018

The posters are up! "Almost, Maine" will be performed on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. Activity passes...

Teachers judge Halloween cakes decorated by Baking and Pastry students.

NEWS BRIEF — Students are Fond of Fondant

Grace Barkley and Ariel Clark October 19, 2018

The Baking and Pastry class got into the Halloween spirit by having a cake competition on Friday, Oct 12. The class was divided into three groups with each creating a unique cake. The winning group consisted...

Trojans look to the sidelines for advice from their coaches after a play on Sept. 28.

NEWS BRIEF — Trojans Rumble One Last Time

Dani Mathisen October 19, 2018

Get ready for one last touchdown, AHS! This Friday, Oct. 19, the Atlantic Trojan football team will have their final game of the season at home against the Red Oak Tigers. The game will be held at the...

NEWS BRIEF -- Deter Motors Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

NEWS BRIEF — Deter Motors Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

Jenna Pelzer October 19, 2018

Since 1985, October has been known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Renae Cappel at Deter Motors has come up with a plan to raise money for breast cancer research. Cappel has organized a fundraiser...

Picture from the UNI Center for Violence Prevention website, used with permission.

NEWS BRIEF — New Mentoring Program Starting at AHS

Demi Hildebrand, Ariel Clark, and Erin Schmitt October 4, 2018

A new mentoring program will take place every other week during seminar on Mondays.  The Mentors in Violence Prevention will have a group of four to five seniors or juniors mentoring a larger group of...

Kyra Namanny and Bradley Dennis rehearse lines at play practice.

NEWS BRIEF — Play Practice is Underway

Shayla Luke and Troy Roach October 3, 2018

Students of Atlantic High School are hard at work with the play "Almost, Maine." The play is scheduled to be presented the first weekend of November in the auditorium. It is comprised of nine short stories,...

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