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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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The varsity squad huddles up after an exciting point in a match earlier this season.

Weekend Tournament Shows Improvement for Trojan Volleyball

Hana Holtz, Editor September 5, 2018

Even though AHS students had a three day weekend for Labor Day, the Trojan volleyball team was putting in work in Coon Rapids on Saturday. The long day proved to be successful, with the Atlantic girls...

The volleyball girls prepare to block the return of an opponent last season.

Volleyball Treks to Glenwood for First Conference Matchup

Hana Holtz, Editor September 4, 2018

After competing against other schools from around the area, the Atlantic Trojans volleyball team finally squared up against a conference competitor on Thursday in Glenwood. As Glenwood is considered as...

A HELPING HAND - Madison Botos and Taylor McCreedy help fellow teammate Abby Altman after a tough race.

New Competition Proves Successful for Trojan XC

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor September 1, 2018

Runners for the Trojan cross country teams headed over to Dallas-Center Grimes to see how they “stack up” against new competition, including some highly ranked teams on both sides, on Thursday, Aug....

The volleyball girls huddle up in order to promote enthusiasm and energy after an exciting point.

Trojans Travel to the First Quad of the Season

Hana Holtz, Editor August 30, 2018

The Atlantic volleyball team looked to improve their record as they headed to their first quad of the season on Tuesday. The Trojans were set to play CAM, East Union, and AC/GC. The night started off...

Senior players stand with their hands over their hearts as the National Anthem plays before the game against Saydel.

Trojan Football Starts off Strong

Connor Church August 29, 2018

The 2018 Trojan football team started off the season with a bang as they defeated Saydel 45-6 on Friday night. One of the stars of the game was senior quarterback Chase Mullenix, who finished with 49 passing...

Head coach Dan Vargason gives helpful advice to JV runners Caleb Spurr and Alex Sampson as they compete.

Cross Country Competes at Glenwood

Ashley Wendt, Lead Editor August 28, 2018

As fall sports kick off their seasons, the Trojan cross country teams traveled to Glenwood on Saturday, Aug. 25 to compete against a field including eight other teams. As head coach Dan Vargason said,...

Photos of the Atlantic School Board members are displayed in the Media Center.

Teachers Negotiate for Changes

Grace Bruckner and Kelsie Siedlik May 24, 2018

Many students have been wondering why approximately 70 teachers attended the Atlantic School Board meeting on the night of April 11. According to the agenda, the meeting was a regularly scheduled monthly...

Girls Track Returns to the Blue Oval

Girls’ Track Returns to the Blue Oval

Ashley Wendt May 22, 2018

Take back the track: that was the motto for the girls' track team this season and that's exactly what they did. Senior Jessica Hartwig, junior Taylor Hansen, and freshmen Alyssa Derby, Haley Rasmussen...

Trojan Runners Make History at State Track

Trojan Runners Make History at State Track

Ashley Wendt May 21, 2018

Five broken records, five State champions, eight medal earning times and a runner-up team finish. The Trojan boys' track team had a busy and successful weekend at the Iowa High School State track meet...

Girls Soccer Wins Three Games in a Row

Girls’ Soccer Wins Three Games in a Row

Ashley Wendt May 18, 2018

A hat-trick for sophomore Kenzie Waters and two goals for junior Alyssa Ginther secured the win for the Trojan girls against the Carroll Tigers last night, May 17, with assists from sophomores Piper Zarbano,...

Girls Soccer Wins at Riverside

Girls’ Soccer Wins at Riverside

John McConkey and Ashley Wendt May 16, 2018

The girls' soccer team has earned their second win of the season in an away game against the Riverside Bulldogs with a score of 6-0.  This makes back-to-back wins after they beat AHSTW last Wednesday...

Trojan Track Hosts District Qualifier

Trojan Track Hosts District Qualifier

Dillon Sonntag and John McConkey May 11, 2018

Runners to your marks. Get set. Go! Several events for the boys' and girls' track teams are on their way to the Blue Oval after a successful State qualifying meet held at home on Thursday, May 10. The...

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