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Learning at AHS

Learning at AHS

March 5, 2018

CRUNCH TIME - Junior Christian Clausen tends to vegetables that are part of the recipe for Trojan Diner. The Diner is held a total 8 times throughout the school year. Students in Foods 2 pick, plan and prepare the first four meals, while students in International Cuisine are in charge of the final four.

Trojan Diner Serves Up Success Among Teachers and Community Members

Alyssa Brockob and Hana Holtz March 2, 2018

For 15 years, AHS students have been serving up great times and great food through the Trojan Diner. The restaurant-like experience has been something to look forward to for both involved students as well...

HEART OF A CHAMPION - Senior John McConkey gets his hand raised to signal he has won the State title. McConkey won his match with a final score of 7-6 against Spencer Trenary of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows.

Meet a State Champ: John McConkey

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt March 2, 2018

All aboard the Panther Train as things get chugging along for senior John McConkey, future wrestler at the University of Northern Iowa. Becoming the 2A 285-pound champion was the final accomplishment for...

Tickling the Ivories

Piano Classes Offered at AHS

Hannah Anstey, Journalism Production Student March 1, 2018

At AHS, Jennifer Gaesser is best known for her work with the choir students. Gaesser can now be known for an additional role: teaching students to play the piano. She has been teaching this class for three...

LOUD AND PROUD -
 Sophomores McKenzie Waters and Katie Saluk are in support of team USA during the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The Olympics caught the world’s attention over the course of 16 days. The United States finished with 23 medals in the competition.

2018 Winter Olympic Games Conclude

Chloe Davis and Cole Sampson February 28, 2018

Held in 23 different cities over the course of 94 years and involving millions of professional athletes sporting their unique talents in 15 different events, the Winter Olympic Games are a worldwide sensation. Athletes...

NEWS BRIEF-End of Third Quarter

NEWS BRIEF-End of Third Quarter

Anastasia Muell, Journalism Production Student February 27, 2018

“Fractions are your friends.” But this time, it’s true! Atlantic High School is almost three-fourths of the way through the 2017-2018 school year. Friday, March 2 is the final day of the third quarter...

NEWS BRIEF - Wi-Fi Disabled to Students Phones

NEWS BRIEF – Wi-Fi Disabled to Students’ Phones

Hannah Anstey February 26, 2018

Students, teachers and guests at AHS will no longer be able to use the school's wi-fi on their phones. Vice Principal Matt Alexander explained that the change was to "minimize the distraction" phones...

Fortnite was released on July 25, 2017 and has gained a huge amount of popularity with gamers everywhere.

Fortnite Gains Popularity Among Users

Cole Sampson February 26, 2018

Recently spiking in popularity, Fortnite is a multiplayer Tower Defense game and a Battle Royale (a video game genre that blends the survival, exploration and scavenging elements of a survival game with...

Senior Austin Alexander shoots a free throw while Senior Jaxson Eden and Sophomore Tyler Moen look on. The Trojans lost to the Rams in their first meeting 64-31.

Trojans Fall Short in District Final

Dillon Sonntag, Editor February 26, 2018

On Friday, Feb. 23, the Trojans traveled to Glenwood to take on the No. 1 seed Glenwood Rams in the District Final. The Trojans fought but lost 70-49. In the first quarter, neither teams could seem...

NEWS BRIEF - Winter Formal Postponed due to Future Weather Conditions

NEWS BRIEF – Winter Formal Postponed due to Future Weather Conditions

Kathryn Saluk, Journalism Production Student February 23, 2018

Winter Formal has been postponed due to inclement weather predicted on the original date. It will now be held on Friday, March 16th in the AHS commons from 8:30-11:00 p.m. The price is $5 per ticket, and...

NEWS BRIEF - Iowa Assessments Return to AHS

NEWS BRIEF – Iowa Assessments Return to AHS

Hana Holtz, Journalism Production Student February 22, 2018

It’s that time of year again. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will be taking the required Iowa Assessments on Thursday. The three tests--reading, math, and science--decide what courses students can...

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