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Sophomore Julian Tribolet points to hall speaker. Calming music played during passing periods Friday afternoon.

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Cael Pulido and Aspen Niklasen November 8, 2019

Students were curious and confused when music was played over the loud speakers between classes Friday afternoon, Nov. 8. One asked if it was an audio test. "I had no idea what that was," English teacher...

Last years academic letter winners pose for a picture. Juniors and seniors can receive this honor.

Lettering in Academics

Grace Clay, Editor November 7, 2019

Just as they recognize students for extracurricular achievements every year, the Atlantic High School formally recognizes the academic achievements of their students as well.  This year the assembly...

NEW BEGINNINGS -- The Atlas Atlantic Cinema opened on Friday, Nov. 1. There will be many changes under the new owners.

Atlantic Theatre Under New Ownership

Grace Clay, Editor November 6, 2019

With a new month comes new possibilities for the Atlantic Theatre. As of November 1, the Atlantic Fridley Theatre will no longer be owned by Fridley Theatres. It will be its own entity called the Atlas...

The tower trees are present in the media center window. All sorts of vegetables are currently growing for students and educators to see.

The Tea on the Tower Trees

Camryn Church, Editor November 5, 2019

What’s the tea on the tower trees in the media center? These machines grow plants like lettuce, arugula, and basil. They have a set time to turn on their lights and water the plants. After school, visitors...

Juniors Camryn Church and Troy Roach run lines at play practice. At last weekends competition, Roach swept his categories, winning both events he entered.

Speech Team Heads to Des Moines

Anastasia Muell, Editor November 4, 2019

The Atlantic High School speech team went to a competition on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. This was their first contest in over a month. It was hosted at Des Moines East High School and four Atlantic...

Freshman Daniel Freund prepares to chuck a dodgeball at his classmate.  Dodgeball isnt a unit in gym, but it is often played.

Students’ Favorite Activities in Gym Class

Beverly Dodson and Jasmyne Oasay-Waddell November 4, 2019

Sometimes PE class is the only physical activity students get, but what exactly do they want to spend that time doing? Gym teacher Cole Renken said, “Students seem to enjoy volleyball, bowling, and ping...

The media center is a popular destination for students throughout the day. It hosts study halls and AOs.

No New Books in the Media Center

Addie DeArment, Reagan Leonard, and Carson Konken October 31, 2019

There are no new books in the AHS media center this fall, but library supervisor Laurie Parrott hopes to buy “at least 30 to 50 books.” Last year, according to Parrott, approximately 100 new books...

Nurse Kelly Evans is available for questions in her office.

Flu Shots at School

Molly McFadden, Editor October 30, 2019

Employees of the Cass County Memorial Hospital visited the Atlantic School District to give flu shots on Monday, Oct. 28. In order to receive a flu shot, students and teachers were given the option to...

Junior Devin Wood pumps the iron in weights class. Wood is a part of the cross country and soccer teams.

Overcrowding in the Weight Room

Katy Rothfusz and Chloe Gardner October 28, 2019

Connor Larson, a first year teacher at Atlantic High School, has found he does not have enough space or equipment for the students assigned to him. The weight room is designed for 24 students. This mean...

Senior Joel Behrens gives blood at the last blood drive. Behrens plans to donate at this drive as well.

The Bloodmobile is Back in Town

Hana Holtz, Editor October 22, 2019

The Atlantic NHS chapter is hosting their first blood drive of the year on Tuesday. Students, staff, and community members can donate anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the gym.  As usual, the...

Senior Cayman Muzney studies hard on a Friday afternoon. Besides football, Muzney participates in soccer.

Student Athletes at AHS

Haley Rasmussen and Malena Woodward October 18, 2019

Atlantic High School offers 20 different athletic activities that the students of AHS can participate in. In the 2018-19 school year, there were 137 boys and 106 girls that participated in athletics at...

Junior Becca Folds distributes the tissues to classes around AHS. A variety of people sent in money or dropped of Kleenexes after her piece in the newspaper.

Letter to the Editor Prompts Donated Kleenex

Emilee Collins and Asten Pastrana October 18, 2019

Junior Becca Folds wrote a story to the Atlantic News Telegraph about Kleenex not being in the classrooms at AHS. Little did she know her story would appear in the "Speak Up" column. She decided to write...

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