Students Tackle the ACT
December 10, 2018
Filed under Academics, School News
Tick tick tick…Tap tap tap... the dreaded sounds of clocks ticking and pencils tapping, while students sit in a silent room, exercising their knowledge on a standardized test. Just what every high school student dreams of, right? The latest ACT has just taken place at AHS on Saturday, Dec. 8 at ...
Tree Decorating Competition Located in Media Center
December 7, 2018
Filed under Features, News Briefs, School News, Showcase
It a cold winter’s day, and all through the school, Not a person was talking, not even the fool. The trees were given and decorated with care, And smiling faces of various teams were made clear. The season of giving is among us, and with it comes the annual Christmas tree competition. Like l...
Behind the Scenes of Trojan Diner
December 4, 2018
Filed under Activities, School News, Showcase
Here at AHS, Foods 2 is a course offered to students who have passed Intro to Foods and are ready to move to the next level. One aspect of this class is the chance to participate in Trojan Diner, which is a restaurant the students put together to get a real life experience for what it would be like to wo...
Students Familiarize Themselves with Latin Music
November 29, 2018
Filed under Features, News Briefs, School News
¡Hola! ¿Quieres bailar? Translating to "Dance Friday," Spanish teacher Trisha Niceswanger hosts "Bailes Viernes" during her AO period every Friday. Niceswanger said, “It’s a no judgment zone.” Though the majority of her attendees are freshmen, she reports that she does have quite a few regula...
AHS Choir to Present Madrigal Dinner
November 26, 2018
Filed under Activities, News Briefs, School News
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 for nearly eight years. This event is set in the Renaissance time period, as it features royalty,...
Kurt Meyer Presents Pulitzer Prize Information
November 26, 2018
Filed under Features, School News
Many students aren’t accustomed to the names Hamlin Garland and Edna Furber, nor their accomplishments, and close to home roots. Both Garland and Furber were highly acclaimed authors and won the Pulitzer Prize for their work, but what do these two have in common with students from AHS? Both were r...
NEWS BRIEF – Winter Sports by the Numbers
November 26, 2018
Filed under Activities, Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, News Briefs, School News, Sports, Swimming, Wrestling
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 chapter this season as head coach Jeff Ebling takes over for former coach Alan Jenkins. The boys finished with a 14-9 r...
College Tips from Alumnus Zeke Whetstone
Beau Dickerson, Caroline Pellett, and Ashley Wendt
November 22, 2018
Filed under Academics, Features, School News, Showcase
2018 graduate Zeke Whetstone re-entered the halls of Atlantic High School with a smile and a wish to help prepare seniors for their college experience by sharing some of his own findings. Whetstone currently attends Iowa State University as a first-generation college student, and initially began as an undec...
AHS Journalism Claims Another Award
Hana Holtz, Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Academics, News Briefs, School News
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 School Press Association, or IHSPA, judged the Javelin on unifying concepts (photography and design...
Successful Business Managed by AHS Senior
Grace Barkley and Jenna Pelzer
November 17, 2018
Filed under Features, School News, Showcase
A new business in town, Off the Rack, is a second-hand clothing store owned by senior Cambry Miller. The store displays good-condition used clothing that people can bring for Miller to buy from. The clothes cannot have any stains or holes and must be of good quality. After buying clothing, Miller g...
NEWS BRIEF — Deadline For Senior Photos is Nearing
November 15, 2018
Filed under News Briefs, School News
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 only, so props, other people, and pets are not allowed in the photo. Eyes need to be open, with no m...
Prom Dress Wishes from Fellow AHS Students
Dannan Mathisen and Makynzie Steffens
November 13, 2018
Filed under Features, School News, Showcase
Prom is on the horizon for the students of Atlantic High School. Many girls are beginning to look for dresses in preparation for the night they’ve been waiting for. This year, prom will be held on Saturday, April 6. Juniors Gillian Askeland and Reagan Pellett have already decided on their dres...
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