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Olivia Jensen holds the sentimental jewelry of the 3rd period journalism class.

More Than Just a Sparkle

Mahala Kemp, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
Jewelry has always been more than just a decorative accessory. For many, it holds the weight of memories, traditions, and milestones. Jewelry can symbolize many things, such as love, memory, personal identity, religion, friendship, and much more... Every piece has an impact.
HARD AT WORK-- Senior Anna Potts and Sophomore Maddie Myers work on Spanish 2 homework in Sr. Vargason's AO.

Understanding the Stigma Surrounding Crying

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor • December 13, 2024
The reason for the stigma behind men crying.

Community College Class Short

J. Molina, EON Producer • December 8, 2024

An excerpt of the 9.25 EON episode for SNO submission. In collaboration with Iowa Western Community College, Atlantic High School gives juniors and seniors the chance to take in-person and online college...

Brandon Wagner, Collin Harris, and Dreven Smith enjoy their lunches as they are asked about their new dos.

Shaving Heads to Show Support

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 22, 2024
Throughout the month of October fundraisers were held to donate towards the Kelley family... Now a group of boys decided to show their support for Kelley in a non-monetary way. 
commUNITY-- Volunteers help serve their community at Community Thanksgiving 2023, hosted at the Cass County Community Building.

Atlantic’s Community Thanksgiving

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor • November 20, 2024
An informational article that deep dives into the Community Thanksgiving, and what they have to offer other than their generosity.

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer • November 11, 2024

Welcome back AHS! Today we delve into Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), two clubs AHS provides to students to help grow life skills....

Some of our amazing journalists spent the day at the University of Iowa attending the IHSPA Fall Conference! These students attended classes to gain knowledge on different departments of journalism! Our staff is so grateful for opportunities like this to grow our skills!

IHSPA Conference at Iowa City

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 4, 2024
The University of Iowa is known for their writing program as well as their journalism department, and this year hosted a journalism conference on October 24. AHS had eighteen representatives from our journalism department attend.
MORNING CUP OF JOE-- An example of how cans and cups line desk walk ways.

Breakfast– The Most Important Meal of the Day… or Drink

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor • November 4, 2024
At AHS, during class time you can find a variety of drink cups from different shops or stores all over town on classroom desks.
Students in the commons will notice the pillars with each core value of AHS represented. The core values displayed are Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Kindness.

HARK: How did it happen?

Stellah Van Aernam and Raya Parker • October 28, 2024

At the end of April 2024, seminars at Atlantic High School decided on values they thought would positively affect AHS and the community. Students wrote down the main values they thought were important,...

Senior Alix Nath prepares to take a NWEA test. Seniors were usually exempt from most state tests, but for the new NWEA assessment procedure, seniors had to test along with other students.

Assess the Assessments: NWEA Questions, Answers, and More

Payton Burg and Alix Nath • October 17, 2024

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, AHS students began taking the NWEA tests, and it wouldn't be the last one either. NWEA stands for the Northwest Evaluation Association, a nonprofit organization that states its purpose...

Starting the 2024-25 school year, students are able to roam the halls with updated attire, including hats.

Dress to Impress

Nico McBride and Mahala Kemp • October 14, 2024

Dress code. Love it or hate it; everyone has an opinion about it. Last year, Atlantic's dress code had stricter rules, such as not wearing hats inside, no midriff showing, and no spaghetti straps. This...

The Country's flag proudly flies before Atlantic High School earlier today.

Flag Poles and Prayers

Nissa Molgaard, Staff Writer • September 30, 2024
It’s not every day that you see a sheriff surrounded by a group of students in prayer, but on September 25th, that is what some students saw when they walked into the building. Mia Kloewer, a senior, walked into school that day when she was stopped by one of the students in the circle, who asked if she wanted to be prayed for. 
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