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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Many dusty trophies line the crammed shelves of the library.

A Trophy Tragedy

Alyssa Neal October 18, 2022

Dating as far back as 1940, Atlantic High School has received various awards in many categories. Trophies of all sports and extracurricular activities stay stacked on shelves all over the school. However,...

Team members back row from left to right are:
SW District Treasurer Dylan Comes, Joaquin Wailes, Charles Klemmensen, Daniel Freund, DJ
Shepperd, Brent Masker, COlton Rudy, SW District VP Colin Bauer, SW State President
George Martin,
Front row Callee Pellett, Claire Pellett, Brett Dreager, Mary McCurdy, Charli Goff.

FFA Soil Judging Results

Charli Goff October 17, 2022

The Atlantic FFA chapter competed in the Southwest Iowa District Soils Judging Contest at the Armstrong Research Farm in Lewis on Wednesday, Sept. 21. 188 FFA members made up 46 teams from 23 schools at...

Junior Brock Henderson and friends are eating the provided school lunch.

Nothing but Good Vibes from National School Lunch Week

J. Molina October 17, 2022

For many students across the country, school isn’t the same without a chance to make mealtime memories. National School Lunch Week is a holiday celebrated on the second week of October and is used as...

Evan Adamon looks at his computer screen.

Be Bald and Free Day Impacts AHS

Alix Nath October 14, 2022

Be Bald and Free Day is a day for supporting those that are bald around you; and at AHS, you can see many eggheads, such as Evan Adamon, Daniel Vargason, and senior Kaylee Brooks. This holiday is celebrated...

Lola Comes sings in last years Concert Choir. All freshmen start out in the Concert Choir and can audition for Chamber Choir their Sophomore year.

Fall Choir Concert Coming Up

Katie Birge October 12, 2022

On Oct. 18, 2022, the Choir Fall Concert will be held in the Atlantic High School auditorium. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m., but the Chamber Choir will need to be at the school by six so they can...

Charli stays in the office during the day. The golden doodle breed is hypoallergenic.

A New Furry Face at AMS

Claire Pellett, Editor October 11, 2022

In Atlantic Middle School the number one question asked in the halls isn’t “What’s for lunch?” or “What are we doing at recess?” instead it’s “Is Charli here today?” The furry friend...

Allison Berryhill

Allison Berryhill to Receive Top English Teaching Award

Dakota Oswalt, Lead Editor October 5, 2022

The Iowa Council of Teachers of English has decided to present the 2022 Distinguished Service Award to AHS English and Journalism teacher Allison Berryhill. An email was sent out on Oct. 1 by Principal...

The annual dodgeball game was held the Tuesday of homecoming week. This dodgeball activity is an example of being a part of a team or group.

Homecoming Week vs Post Homecoming Week

Alyssa Neal, Editor October 4, 2022

The week of homecoming is always one of the most hyped-up weeks of the entire school year. Many people look forward to it, but what happens the week after? Sophomore Emma Winford said, “Before, everyone...

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The Point: Homecoming Royalty ft. Brenden Casey and Rio Johnson

Dakota Oswalt and Alex Garcia October 4, 2022

Welcome to Season 3 of the point! We're so excited for you to see what we have in store for you this year. Our goal this year is to improve the overall quality of our podcast and we feel that we've accomplished...

Terrence Lee Telly talks to students about Not Giving up.

Terrence Lee Talley Speaks at Atlantic High School

Anna Potts, Staff Writer October 3, 2022

Terrence Lee Talley spoke to Atlantic High School on September 29, 2022. The assembly was sponsored by TS Bank. He has traveled around the country for seven years and has spoken to roughly 250,000-275,000...

Principal Heather McKay sent students a flyer that highlights the speaker, Terrence Lee Talley.

Terrence Lee Talley’s Upcoming Appearance at AHS

Anna Potts September 28, 2022

As Homecoming at AHS wraps up and comes to a bittersweet end, the student body is given the privilege of listening to Terrence Lee Talley at the school assembly on Sept. 29, 2022. Talley is most known...

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