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AHSneedle

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AHSneedle

The 2023-2024 Atlantic FFA Chapter Officers (back) Colton Rudy, Roth Den Beste, Wyatt Simons, Lily Johnson. (front) Claire Pellett, Charli Goff, Lola Comes.

FFA National Convention: An Inside View

Claire Schroder and Maddy Anderson October 6, 2023

FFA is a great way to get more involved in your school, community, and the world around you. Members have the opportunity to try different activities such as the Greenhand Fire-up Camp, state conventions,...

The girls cross country team hoists a trophy above them as they celebrate. The team won the 2023 Clarinda Invitational.

Trojan Pride

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor October 5, 2023

The fall season has been eventful for the Trojans so far but is starting to wind down as post-season approaches. The boys and girls cross country teams are hosting their home meet on Oct. 5. It will...

English teacher Allison Berryhill has had to preview every new book she adds to her classroom library. Many students read books contained in her classroom.

Story Time

Alix Nath, Editor October 4, 2023

“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need sight,” said the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chobsky....

Blowing It Up With AP Chem

Blowing It Up With AP Chem

Anna Potts, Editor October 3, 2023

When you think of AP Chemistry class, you may think of your stereotypical high school nerd, or maybe an aspiring scientist who watches too much of the Big Bang Theory or Breaking Bad. However, at Atlantic...

The Eye of the Needle

Mason McFadden, EON Lead Producer October 2, 2023

This week, the team covers sports for the week, school news, new podcasting equipment, the blood drive, and National Custodians Day.

Students J. Molina, Brady Wagner, and Molly Harris learn to dance a traditional Japanese festival dance.

Welcome to the International Club!

J. Molina, Editor September 29, 2023

Atlantic High School is home to a wide cast of people from all different walks of life. As a community, it’s important to unite ourselves with our peers, but why not celebrate our differences at the...

Vice President Pence will offer the opening coin toss on Oct. 6.

Pence to Appear at Pink-Out

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor September 28, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence will attend the Oct. 6 Pink-Out football game at the Atlantic Trojan Bowl. His events coordinator recently contacted ACSD Activities Director Andrew Mitchell about having...

Atlantic Activities Freed

Atlantic Activities Freed

Abigail Muller, Editor September 27, 2023

You are free to be a Trojan. Literally.  All students in the district are now able to attend every home sporting event free of charge. This has been a goal of Activity Director Andrew Mitchell since...

Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor September 26, 2023

The Atlantic FFA officer team met with eighth grade students Tuesday, Sept. 26 about joining FFA. The officer team consists of President Colton Rudy, Vice President Lola Comes, Secretary Claire Pellett,...

Game Day For Trojan Sports

Game Day For Trojan Sports

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor September 22, 2023

Even though the temperature is dropping and the air is turning a little crisper, fall sports are still in full swing. The Atlantic Trojans have had a strong showing in the first half of the fall season...

New Teacher Mikayla Stockhaus

New Teacher Mikayla Stockhaus

Anna Potts, Editor September 21, 2023

Upon the 2023 school year beginning, another new face may pass you in the halls. Mikayla Stockhaus is just one of AHS’ newest additions. As she begins the journey of leading the Trojan choir department,...

PARTYING THE NIGHT AWAY - Students celebrate the Homecoming dance. Homecoming week came to a conclusion on Saturday, September 17, with the Homecoming dance.

Dancing the Night Away

Alix Nath, Editor September 20, 2023

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