Girls Wrestling Becomes a Reality
Dani Mathisen, Editor
September 20, 2019
Last wrestling season, there was much talk of a girls wrestling program coming to Atlantic High School but much uncertainty by many whether or not the rumors were true. However, now moving into the next season, the program is a for sure thing and will be coached by head coach Tim Duff and new as...
Trojan Girls Swim Rallies Against CB Abraham Lincoln
Hana Holtz, Editor
September 19, 2019
Besides having two-a-day practices, the girls swim remained busy this week with a meet on Saturday and a dual on Tuesday. The girls traveled to the Linn-Mar aquatic center on Saturday to take on some of the best teams in the state. Besides the host team, Atlantic competed against Cedar Falls, D...
Clarinda and Glenwood Outlast Atlantic
Hana Holtz, Editor
September 19, 2019
Atlantic competed in a triangular on Tuesday against Clarinda and Glenwood. This was the first conference event of the season for the Trojans. The girls were looking to snap their 11-year winless skid in the Hawkeye 10. The Trojans played the Rams (9-6), who were coming off a three-game win streak. Ea...
Trojan XC Continues Season Strong
Grace Clay, Editor
September 19, 2019
On Monday, Sept. 16, both of the Trojan cross country teams had a big opportunity to compete against some of the top-ranked teams in the state. Of the class B girls teams, the girls placed second with two runners in the top ten. Freshman Ava Rush finished 6th with a time of 21:19.05, and junior Mad...
Trojans Celebrate 125 Years of Football
Connor Church, Editor
September 19, 2019
The Atlantic Trojans are celebrating 125 years of football this year. The tradition all started in 1894, when Atlantic played the Red Oak Tigers. The teams met in Griswold. The players would end up riding on trains to the game, because it was their only mode of transportation. This meant that a lot of...
Volleyball Girls Compete in First Home Contest
Hana Holtz, Editor
September 17, 2019
After a week full of skill work and focus on fundamentals, the Trojan volleyball team took the court on Saturday in their first home contest of the season. Five teams were on the slate at the Trojan Invitational, which was played between the middle school and high school gyms. Starting at 9 a.m., ...
How Enrollment Affects Our School
Molly McFadden, Editor
September 16, 2019
When the school year started, many noticed the hallways were filled with new faces. These new faces had everyone asking questions. “Where are you from? Why did you move to Atlantic? How many new students are there?” Atlantic High School currently has 424 students. By the numbers, there are 124 ...
The Finances of Teen Drivers
Da'Jai Wesson, Editor
September 16, 2019
Being a teen entails many new responsibilities, especially when the privilege of driving is involved. Car insurance, gas, and repairs are all among the added finances. But the question is whose responsibility is it to pay for those finances, and who does? The parents, or the students? A recent ...
What to Know Before You Caucus
Camryn Church, Editor
September 16, 2019
The Iowa caucus is quickly approaching, and that means it is time to get registered if you’re able. It is important to know how to vote and who to vote for in this upcoming caucus because it decides who will be on the ballot for the 2020 election. “The biggest thing that people need to know is how...
Cardinals Crush Trojans on the Football Field
Connor Church, Editor
September 16, 2019
The 2019 Trojan football team suffered a tough loss against the Clarinda Cardinals on Friday night. The Trojans were looking to rebound loss against the Creston Panthers. They were coming into the game with a record of 1-1. The Trojans started the game with the ball. They were hoping to get off to...
Boys and Girls XC Stomp Out Competition
Grace Clay, Editor
September 13, 2019
The cross country teams had a great night on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the Clarinda meet. Both teams earned first place. The girls had a score of 30, while the boys had a score of 37. Second place at the girls’ meet was Shenandoah with a score of 68, and second place at the boys’ meet was Red Oak with a...
The 411 on the CCEOC
Hana Holtz, Editor
September 12, 2019
“The CCEOC’s purpose is to provide basic academic instruction, personal and social growth activities, job experience training and career exploration in a small, individualized educational program designed to enhance self-esteem and promote personal responsibility in its students.” This is the vi...
Will you be raiding Area 51 this Friday?
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