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Atlantic's 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 Atlantic's 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 Dodson's 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...

Junior Maddie Botos tosses a bean bag in a game of cornhole. All sorts of activities can be found at Game Night.

It’s Game Night

Ariel Clark, Editor January 27, 2020

Game Night, an event hosted by AHS Fuel, was held on Saturday, Jan. 25 in the gym and commons. Students played kickball, spikeball, and basketball. They also tested their talents on the Wii and at card...

Freshman Ava Rush waits for her pitch. Rush was a courtesy runner during the 2019 season.

The Beginning of the 2020 Softball Season

Malena Woodward and Trista Flathers January 24, 2020

AHS softball players are getting ready for another season. Coach Terry Hinzmann is preparing the girls with the hope of another winning campaign. Hinzmann is also hoping the team has another chance to...

Junior Haley Rasmussen gets ready for her race last spring. Rasmussen has been involved with track since her freshman year.

Girls Track Knows No Offseason

Addie DeArment and Reagan Leonard January 24, 2020

The girls track team has been hard at work this winter during their Winter Warrior workouts.  The team meets after school four times a week for 45 minutes.   Head Coach Matt Mullinex said, “Our...

Art teacher Susan Wedemeyer helps freshman Coda Mahan with an art project during her AO period. This is Wedemeyer's first year teaching at AHS.

The Start of Second Semester Art

Troy Roach and Carina Birkel January 23, 2020

Art classes plant the seeds for a creative outlet. They lead to a multitude of different styles and pieces of art. This is reflected in the course offerings at the high school, where mediums range from...

Junior Molly McFadden and sophomore Lexie Trotter scrub their hands at the sink. Twenty seconds is all that is required to get rid of germs.

Washing Germs Down the Drain

Troy Roach, Staff Writer January 23, 2020

When it comes to the war on germs, it is hand-to-hand combat. Often people can forget the importance of being aware, and washing with care. However, the impacts are major. Kelli Evans, the school nurse...

Senior Chloe Davis spots junior Haley Rasmussen during her workout. As part of the self-care challenge, staff members have to take care of their emotional and physical health.

ACSD Staff Takes On Self-Care Challenge

Ava Bruckner and Harley Oliver January 23, 2020

Members of the Atlantic Community School District started their optional health challenge on Monday, Jan. 13. The participants who chose to take this on were given a week to prepare. In order to receive...

Senior pictures need to be submitted to the yearbook staff by Saturday, Feb. 1.

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...

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