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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

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 Wedemeyers 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...

Sophomore Carina Birkel chats with coach Alex Bales about speech. Birkel will be attending District Large Group this weekend.

Large Group Speech Preview

Drew Engler and Chaylei Carey 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...

The Atlantic FFA Chapter elected a new President after the old President graduated at semester.

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...

Sophomore Katy Rothfusz sings along to the ballad. Last year, Rothfusz was a part of the Diversity show choir, but this year she is in Premiere.

Swing Inn is Here

Brynna Kern and Cael Pulido 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...

Seniors McKayla Weppler and Ana Muell perform at the Fall Debut Concert. Muell will be one of the students attending the festival later this month.

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...

English teacher Allison Berryhill submits her students song requests.

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...

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