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AHSneedle

Brooke Newel on Missouri State's 2022-23 roster.

Girls Golf Coach– Brooke Newel

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor March 21, 2025

The Atlantic Girls Golf team hired a new coach for the 2025 golf season. The previous head coach Kathy Hobson has retired after 34 years of coaching, and Atlantic’s school board hired Brooke Newel for...

"I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE"-- The flag hanging in Mrs. Kelley's room.

Civics Test Requirement– What You Need to Know

Bailey Grieshaber and Anna Potts March 20, 2025

If passed, a bill proposed to the Iowa House and Senate Congress would require students to earn 60% or higher on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Naturalization test to earn a diploma. Governor...

Ben Andersen, Holly Esbeck, and Hannah Misner stop for a photo during their daily walk through the halls on their prep periods.

Long Term Sub, Mr. Andersen filling Kelley’s Shoes

Jaylynn Rosenbaum, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

With the temporary absence of our Modern and Middle World History teacher Stephanie Kelley, Atlantic High School has welcomed a new long-term substitute, Ben Andersen, to fill her role during her recovery....

Eye of the Needle

J. Molina, EON Producer March 17, 2025
Welcome back, AHS! Spring Break is right around the corner, but we need to do some Spring Cleaning before we can have any fun. And we need to catch the leprechaun who’s running around, too!
Mr. Petersen teaches a class of freshmen.

Mr. Petersen’s Lasting Impact on AHS

Jacquelyn Freund, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

Over the past 20 years, history teacher Trace Petersen profoundly impacted young minds in Atlantic. This year, he has decided to leave his home in Atlantic, Iowa, and move to a new home in Virginia. Sophomore...

Jayci Reed and Morgan Botos sit and laugh together and discuss Student Council Activities.

The Struggles of Academically-Focused AO

Olivia Jensen, Junior Editor March 13, 2025

Every Monday, students are expected to sign up for Academic Opportunity or AO times. AOs allow students to complete homework and get help from their teachers. In the past teachers have been able to have...

Heather McKay shows off her nails.

Nailed It

Hallie Robinson, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

Nails are a great way to express your personality and make something your own. There are many different styles, designs, and shapes to get on your nails. I have been getting my nails done since 7th grade,...

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Phone Policy Confusion Clarified

Makenna Schroeder, Junior Editor March 11, 2025

Recent confusion over changes to the AHS cell phone policy has resulted in clarification of the school board’s procedure for reviewing and updating protocol. In regards to the cell phone policy the last...

Meet the 12 Angry Men

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 10, 2025

Meet the Cast of the 2025 AHS Spring Play: 12 Angry Men!   Music Used in Video: Chica Linda by Quincas Moreira from the Youtube Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zHDtQeslys

HEAD TO HEAD- Junior Lily Johnson stares down her opponent. Johnson intimated her opposer. She ended up winning the match.

Trojan Girls Wrestling Post Season Recap

Lily Willrich, Staff Writer March 7, 2025

Atlantic girls wrestling is back and has just closed their season however, even with small numbers this team still made big moves this year. Last wrestling season Atlantic’s girl wrestlers were a part...

The Point Season 5, Episode 13: Bringing Back The Pod-Tea

March 7, 2025

Hosts Ellie and Jersey discuss the TikTok ban with Ella Meyer. Music by AHS graduate Evan Brummer.

Friendly Face at AHS: Tracy Jacob’s Impact on our School

Alix Nath and Dean Cook March 4, 2025

See the impact Atlantic High School Custodian Tracy Jacob has on our school!   Music: Downpour by Patiño on the Youtube Audio Library https://youtu.be/_hqovx1MYp8?si=-67FTO0b1rrcfwd4

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