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Junior Reagan Watson studies for chemistry during AO time. Many students use the assigned slot of time to ask questions in classes they need help in.

AO Scheduling Changes

Ayden Brown and Jayden Ford 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...

Students study up during Trace Petersens Behavioral Science class. There are two periods of this course at the high school.

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...

With a new year comes a whole set of resolutions. According to Forbes, 29 percent of people have given their resolution up already.

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...

Former vice president Joe Biden speaks to a crowd. Biden is visiting Atlantic on Sunday, Dec. 22.

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...

The AHS band performs at their winter concert. Before the band played their last song, the five musicians accepted into SWIBA were honored.

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...

Senior McCade Stillian and sophomore Brianna Buliche prepare to bowl. Both students are a part of Mr. Larsons third period P.E. class.

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...

Seniors Belle Wickman and Bradley Dennis pop a squat at last years Madrigal Dinner. The two were jesters their junior year.

Madrigal Creeps Closer

Camryn Church, Editor December 12, 2019

The ninth annual Madrigal Dinner is approaching, and the Lords and Ladies of the AHS choir kingdom are preparing to dazzle the crowd with their food, entertainment, and atmosphere. The dates are Saturday,...

Junior Nate McLean plays the alto saxophone. This year, he plays first part.

Getting Jazzy With It

Molly McFadden, Editor November 27, 2019

As winter approaches, new activities are beginning. Jazz band season is here and many students can be found rolling up to the music hall for morning practice Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 6:45 a.m....

Mayor Pete Buttigieg address the crowd. Currently, Buttigieg leads the Iowa polls by nine percentage points.

Pete Buttigieg Coming to Atlantic Monday

Camryn Church, Editor November 21, 2019

Pete Buttigieg is coming to Atlantic on Monday at The Venue. Buttigieg will be speaking at 3:30 about social security and long term care planning.  In Iowa, Buttigieg surged to power and surpassed...

Laura McLean is sworn into her position of the Board of Education. McLean, Nick Hunt, and incumbent Jenny Williams, were the winners of the November election.

School Board Meeting Sparks New Beginnings

Camryn Church, Editor November 21, 2019

Atlantic School District’s Board of Education met at the high school on Tuesday night. This would be the last time for retiring members and the first for a few new ones. There are two members retiring,...

Junior Jarrit Smith scopes out the 2018-19 Javelin. The Yearbook Distribution event was held in the ICN room.

The Javelin Snags IHSPA Award

Hana Holtz, Editor November 18, 2019

The AHS yearbook team added another notch to their belt after claiming the Award of Distinguished Merit last week. In the IHSPA-sponsored contest, the 2018-19 yearbook repeated the feat of the 2017-18...

Sophomore Kenzie Hoffman serves plates of chips at the Taco Night fundraiser. All students who participated took tickets, made food, or served those attending.

Another Trip, Another Taco Night

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor November 12, 2019

This summer, 28 Spanish class students will be taking a trip to Costa Rica. In order to pay for their trips, the students have done two fundraisers so far, their most recent one being a taco feed for the...

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