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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The trumpets play along with the Trojan Guard during the Trojans game against Harlan last year. This year the Trojan Guard has 20 senior members.

New Season, New Field, New Music

Molly McFadden, Editor September 14, 2020

The Trojan Guard is preparing to take the field Sept. 18 at the first home game. This game is set to take place in the newly renovated Trojan Bowl and will be one of two that Atlantic hosts this season. On...

The cast list was hung on the choir room door. The list includes all named characters as well as chorus member who will portray the Addams Ancestors.

“Addams Family” Cast List Goes Up

Molly McFadden, Editor September 10, 2020

As the year approaches fall, the AHS musical, “Addams Family,” is in full swing. The cast list dropped on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 10. Playing Wednesday Addams will be senior Olivia Engler...

The 2020 presidential election is on Tuesday, Nov. 3 this year. Citizens planning to vote must be registered.

Registering to Vote

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor September 4, 2020

The 2020 election is approaching quickly, leaving Americans with only two months before the big day. This year it falls on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Have you registered to vote yet?   Iowans must be seventeen...

The garden was originally filled with tulips which have been replaced with bushes, and pale flowers.

White House Rose Garden Remodel Faces Backlash

Camryn Church, Editor August 31, 2020

Jackie Kennedy’s famous rose garden was recently renovated by the current First Lady, Melania Trump. It now has different flowers and bushes compared to the colorful tulips there previously. The iconic...

Four high-school-related resignations have been approved in recent months. At the same time, two contract recommendations have been approved.

Resignations at the High School

Hana Holtz, Editor May 20, 2020

While the school year ended early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the administration and school board have been hard at work, holding monthly meetings to discuss a variety of topics. The group has met electronically...

Three seniors pose for a picture at last years prom. Prom 2020 is themed The Roaring 20s.

Prom is On

Molly McFadden, Editor May 15, 2020

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the original Prom date of Saturday, April 4 was postponed. The rescheduled date is Saturday, July 11. According to an email sent out by principal Heather McKay, the final...

Juniors Gunner Kirchhoff, Molly McFadden, Drey Newell, and Skyler Handlos preform an experiment. The students were assigned to create a video explaining different reactions.

A Flashback to Chemistry Class

Brynna Kern, Staff Writer May 11, 2020

Science teacher Valerie Jaehrling’s general chemistry classes have been learning how to control the rate of a reaction either by altering the concentration or the temperature of a solution. On March...

Atlantics NHS chapter hosts at least two blood drives a year, one in the fall and one in the spring. This is a photo from a past event.

NHS Blood Drive Gets Called Off

Hana Holtz, Editor March 17, 2020

The Atlantic NHS chapter has postponed the upcoming blood drive that was set to take place on Wednesday, March 18. NHS adviser Jarrod O’Donnell made the announcement on Friday, March 13. Like many other...

Senior Bethaney Meurer donates blood during the last blood drive. Donators should consider drinking lots of water before they give blood.

NHS Wants Your Blood

Hana Holtz, Editor March 12, 2020

The Atlantic NHS chapter will be hosting their second blood drive of the year on Wednesday, March 18 in the high school gym. Individuals can begin donating at 7:30 a.m. The Red Cross will close up shop...

Junior Jasmyne Oasay-Waddell helps at the spaghetti supper dessert table. All band members are required to participate in the supper.

Spaghetti Supper Funds Upcoming Music Trip

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor February 18, 2020

For the spring break of 2020, the AHS band and choir will be taking a trip to Florida. On Monday, Feb. 10, the spaghetti supper was held in the commons at the high school. This is one of the ways the band...

NHS Vice President Katie Saluk awards new-inductee Maddie Botos her certificate. The Crush-O-Gram activity is put on by Atlantics NHS chapter.

Crush-O-Gram Sales Coming to an End

Ariel Clark and Hana Holtz February 7, 2020

The year is littered with various events that students can partake in. Many of them are ways to spread happiness and joy. The sale of Crush-O-Grams falls into this category. Each year before Valentine’s...

Dexter Dodson, the instructor of the Small Engines course, helps senior Dylan Thomas with his work. This is Dodsons first year at AHS.

No Small Task: Small Engines Class

Becca Folds and Eleanor Greving January 29, 2020

Atlantic High School has a new course that students can take, focusing on the mechanics of engines. The class is taught by Dexter Dodson. This is a class for anyone willing to get their hands dirty and...

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