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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Coach Brummer talks to his team in the post practice breakdown. The team was 5-4 this season. There were 21 seniors on the team.

Take a Closer Look at the Head Football Coach

Marissa Wheeler, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

The Atlantic head football coach has experienced highs and lows throughout the 2022 season. Joseph Brummer has been head coach of the Atlantic Trojans for two years but has been coaching for seven years....

Rebecca Powers at her desk in J & R Tax Services.

Heroes of Atlantic: Rebecca Power

Claire Pellett September 13, 2022

“I like helping people and trying to keep our community thriving,” said local business owner, Rebecca Power. Power's partnership with Jan Kinnison has created a foundation for downtown Atlantic. Kinnison...

Katie Hedegaard teaches freshman English, Debate, and coaches cheerleading.

Katie Hedegaard

Claire Pellett, Editor September 1, 2022

Taking on Debate, Drama, and coaching cheerleading on top of four sections of Freshman English 1 class would be a lot for most people, but new teacher Katie Hedegaard says it’s a way to challenge herself...

Mary Jensen helps Angel Perez with his homework.

Mary Jensen

Genevieve McCalla, Editor September 1, 2022

Even if money didn’t matter, Mary Jensen’s dream job would still be a teacher. “I have something to share with all my students.” She said, “I would say that I’m a really caring person.” Jensen...

English teacher Terri Theilen works on her computer during her prep period. Theilen taught a variety of students. After first semester, Theilen went to teach fifth grade, to  cover a teacher who had a baby.

Terri Theilen

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor September 1, 2022

Terri Theilen is the new English and Creative Writing teacher at Atlantic High School. The substitute teacher is here temporarily because she was needed due to the teacher shortage. “I am here for the...

Megan Andersen stands in front of her class. Andersen took classes at Morningside College, to get a teaching degree.

Megan Anderson

Katie Birge, Editor September 1, 2022

In room 400, Megan Anderson thrives on teaching students. Anderson is the new math teacher at Atlantic High School. Before teaching here, she was a substitute teacher that taught in grades preschool to...

Anna Pauley is the new chemistry, physics, and AP Chemistry teacher.

Anna Pauley

Alyssa Neal, Editor September 1, 2022

At the age of 34, Anna Pauley made a career change. After working with the elderly as a physical therapist assistant, Pauley said, “It just wasn’t working." Between difficulties during holidays, unpredictable...

Molly OHara is the new PE Teacher at Atlantic High School. She had two kids of hers that have attended Atlantic High School.

Molly O’Hara

Alexis Peterson, Editor September 1, 2022

Kickball, scatter ball, and basketball, Molly O'Hara teaches it all. O'Hara is the new Physical Education and Health teacher after the resignation of Cole Renken last year. She also coaches softball for...

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Trevor Frederickson was a left-handed pitcher. He played baseball from Little League through college.

Trevor Frederickson: His Legacy Lives On

Claire Pellett, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

Trevor Frederickson, or T-Fred. We see this name on the baseball field, on scholarships, and on numerous plaques throughout the community. But many people may not know who Trevor was or how he has impacted...

Coach Michael Greving and senior Eleanor Greving stand together during senior night. E. Grevings love for wrestling stemmed from her father.

Meet the Mat Manager

Taliya James February 4, 2022

What is your role as a manager during practice? We do a lot. There are so many things that we do that I do not know where to start. It is a fairly easy job as long as you get your tasks done efficiently....

English teacher Randall Simpson plays with a tractor given to him by his students.

Simply the Best: Meet Randall Simpson

Alyssa Neal, Staff Writer November 19, 2021

Every day students can count on English teacher Randall Simpson to greet them with a cheery “Good Morning.” While students may know him for this, many want to know more.  Simpson used to teach...

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