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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Last years seniors stand at the head table during the 2017 Madrigal Dinner.

AHS Choir to Present Madrigal Dinner

Gillian Askeland November 26, 2018

Mark your calendars, AHS! The Atlantic Choir Department will be presenting a Madrigal Dinner which will feature singing, dancing, and acting. The Madrigal Dinner is a choir tradition, as it has been going...

NEWS BRIEF - Winter Sports by the Numbers

NEWS BRIEF – Winter Sports by the Numbers

Connor Church November 26, 2018

Winter sports are in full swing at AHS, with the beginning of five seasons: boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' swimming, archery and wrestling. The boys' basketball team is looking to start a new...

READY, AIM, THROW - Sophomore Haley Rasmussen takes a free throw during a game. This will be Rasmussens second year playing for the Trojan girls.

Girls’ Basketball to Host Hall of Pride Scrimmage

Kennedy Goergen and Braden Smith November 26, 2018

The girls' basketball team is preparing to host a Hall of Pride Scrimmage against ACGC on Nov. 27 in the AHS gym. There will be two games: JV at 5:30 p.m., followed by varsity at 7 p.m. It will run as...

IN SYNC - The 2017-18 dance team performs one of their routines. They often danced at half-time during basketball games in the winter season.

Dance Team Prepares for First Performance

Dani Mathisen and Mia Trotter November 23, 2018

The AHS Dance Team is back and better than ever. After taking the fall season off, the team has put together a holiday special routine that will be performed at half-time on Dec. 17 during the varsity...

Senior Taylor Hansen holds the award-winning 2017-18 yearbook. Hansen designed the football, Homecoming, and girls’ basketball spreads.

AHS Journalism Claims Another Award

Hana Holtz, Editor November 20, 2018

After taking home the title of All-Iowa News Team of the Year for class A, AHS journalism snagged yet another award for their hard work. This time the focus was on the 2017-18 Javelin. The Iowa High...

TAKE HIM DOWN - Senior Chase McLaren brawls with his opponent at the 2018 State tournament. McLaren has made a state appearance every year of his high school career. Last year he took home a 7th place finish.

Trojan Wrestling Starts Practice

Bodie Johnson November 16, 2018

Wrestling began on Monday, Nov. 12. The team looks to have another successful season, with the usual goal of having team members earn a spot in the State tournament. The Trojans will be returning...

NEWS BRIEF -- SWIHMB Sweeps Atlantic

NEWS BRIEF — SWIHMB Sweeps Atlantic

Grace Clay, Editor November 15, 2018

SWIHMB stands for Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band. It’s an honor band that you have to audition for and it only occurs every other year. It is also only for students in southwest Iowa. Altogether,...

Senior photos are featured in each years Javelin.

NEWS BRIEF — Deadline For Senior Photos is Nearing

Tristin Jessen November 15, 2018

It is now time for the seniors to take their senior photos. The pictures are due February 1st, 2019. The photos must be vertical, waist up, face forward, or slight profile. This photo is to be seniors...

Avery Andersen, Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle, and Alexander Somers

Students Prepare for All-State Performance

Molly McFadden November 9, 2018

After spending hours each day learning and practicing their music, four students from Atlantic are ready to perform at the 2018 All-State Music Festival. Genevieve Martinez, Sarah Schorle and Avery Andersen...

The 2017 Choir Chili Cook-Off was held in the AHS commons.

Choir Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off

Dazia Sorensen November 9, 2018

Are you hungry for a spicy dish that will chase away the oncoming cold? Look no further than the Atlantic High School Choir Chili Cook-Off, hosted in the commons of AHS on Nov. 10, 2018, from 5 - 7:30...

According to the CDC, about 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV. About 14 million people become newly infected each year.

NEWS BRIEF — Closing the Door to Cancer

Lauren Nicholas, Caroline Pellett November 6, 2018

Human Papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is a virus that causes cervical, vaginal, penile, throat and other cancers that may cause infertility. Around 14 million people are infected with the HPV virus...

NEWS BRIEF -- Seniors to Vote in 2018 Election

NEWS BRIEF — Seniors to Vote in 2018 Election

Kylie Neal November 5, 2018

This year’s election is right around the corner. It will be held on November 6, 2018, which means that some students at AHS will have the opportunity to vote. Typically, only seniors are able to vote...

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