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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

HANDS IN-- Members of the girls cross country team break down with assistant coach Brad Rasmussen before running the time trial course.

Trojan XC Brings Home First-Place

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt September 14, 2018

Trojan runners swept the competition with two first-place team finishes this past Tuesday at the AHSTW meet. Plaques were given out to the top two teams for boys and girls varsity. There was one race each...

ON MY COUNT - Members of the Atlantic Trojan Guard practice on the football field.

Marching Band is Back in Full Swing

Anastasia Muell, Editor September 14, 2018

The Trojan Guard, as the marching band has been referred to since the ‘80s, has started its school season with two performances before and at halftime of home football games. The Trojan Guard has six...

Juniors Tayler Burg, Grace Bruckner, Pluma Pross, and Kelsie Siedlik play MarioKart at Game Night last year. The event was organized by AHS Fuel.

AHS Offers Activities for Everyone

Hana Holtz, Editor September 14, 2018

Filling up your resumé with activities you are involved in is easy. At the high school, students are offered a variety of activities they can join. Besides sports and fine arts, organizations and clubs...

Students Azura Nissen and Trey Clark work on a shed for the Little League Complex.

Search for Industrial Technology Teacher Continues

Connor Church September 14, 2018

AHS is currently searching for a new industrial tech teacher, but for the time being, Roger Warne, ACSD Director of Technology, is teaching drafting and woodworking. "Mr. Warne is covering for two classes...

TROJANS ON THREE - The softball players group together at the end of a game to talk before a breakdown. The girls were conference champs and qualified for State.

Baseball and Softball Show Summer Success

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt September 13, 2018

For some students, summer is a time to relax and take a break from school and other responsibilities. For others, it’s a chance to compete and show off their skills. Softball and baseball are a big part...

Freshmen Lexie Trotter and Reagan Leonard go up for the block against Clarinda on Monday night.

First Home Dual for Trojan Volleyball

Hana Holtz, Editor September 12, 2018

The Atlantic Trojans volleyball team took the court on Monday with the hopes of taking home a conference win. The group played the Clarinda Cardinals in their first home dual. Clarinda came to town...

P.E teacher Cole Renken during his first year at AHS.

AHS Welcomes New Teachers

Alyssa Brockob and Anastasia Muell September 11, 2018

As the 2018- 2019 school year commences, students are becoming familiar with the three newest teachers hired at AHS: Valerie Jaehrling, Randall Simpson and Cole Renken. Each of the teachers has at least...

Senior Taylor Hansen dives for the ball with the hopes of keeping it in play.

Varsity Volleyball Holds Trojan Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor September 11, 2018

Another weekend, another tournament. After a week lacking matches, the varsity volleyball squad got back out to compete at their home tournament on Saturday. The competition featured both conference rivals,...

The Trojans jog to the sideline as kickoff approaches.

Clutch Overtime Win for the Trojans

Connor Church September 11, 2018

The Trojans had a comeback win for the ages against the Clarinda Cardinals on Friday night. The Cardinals were coming off of a tough loss against Red Oak the week before, so the Trojans knew they would...

Sophomore Caroline Pellett gets ready to serve the volleyball at a meet earlier this season. Pellett subbed in to serve for JV this past Thursday. Through five matches, she didn’t miss a serve.

JV Volleyball Hosts Tournament

Hana Holtz, Editor September 10, 2018

The JV volleyball squad gained some experience as they hosted their first tournament on Thursday. Prior to the tournament, the team had only one match under their belts--a straight set loss to a tough...

ON YOUR MARK - Runners take off at the start line at DCG. Only varsity members ran for the Trojans at this meet.

Trojan Runners Make the Most of the Mud

Ashley Wendt and Erin Wendt September 9, 2018

Rain or shine, nothing seems to stop the Trojan cross country teams from competing. With a cancellation of the Clarinda meet due to weather and a last minute schedule change, they traveled to Grinnell...

Chase Mullenix takes the snap to start a play.

Tough Loss for Trojan Football

Connor Church September 7, 2018

The Trojans lost a tough game to the Creston Panthers at the Trojan Bowl last Friday. The Panthers were coming off a loss to Chariton the previous week, so the Trojans knew there was a challenge ahead. Atlantic...

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