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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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Freshman Faith Altman rushes towards the finish line at DCG. Altman placed 46 with a time of 25:00.9 in Pella.

Trojan XC Takes to Pella

Molly McFadden, Editor September 21, 2020

Cross country teams traveled to Central College to compete in the 15th Heartland Classic on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Trojans left Pella with a third place finish for the boys and a sixth place finish for...

The Trojans celebrate a point together from their game in Harlan last Tuesday. They won their match against Clarinda, 3-2.

Girls Volleyball Powers Through

Camryn Church, Editor September 18, 2020

Last Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Volleyball girls played in a triangular against Glenwood and Clarinda. The Trojans won against Clarinda 3-2 but lost to Glenwood 0-3. Sophomore Aubrey Guyer said she “played...

The Trojans huddle in during the game against Underwood to devise a plan. The boys will play the Cardinals in Glenwood on Sept. 18.

Trojans Set to Play in Glenwood

Molly McFadden, Editor September 16, 2020

The home football game set for Sept. 18 against the Clarinda Cardinals has been moved to Glenwood due to the incompletion of the Trojan Bowl. Face coverings will be required for all students and are expected...

Junior Alexis Reynolds swims in a relay at last years state competition. The girls placed 17th at state.

Girls Swim Preview 2020-21

Da'Jai Wesson, Editor September 11, 2020

The girls swim team has already returned to the pool and started training for the 2020-2021 school year. Both new and old swimmers join for competition this season.  Practice for the trojan swimmers...

Student sections have already kicked off at away football games. While playing Underwood, last weeks theme was Hawaiian. Social distancing was not enforced during the game.

Masks and Mindfulness at the Trojan Bowl

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor September 1, 2020

Lots of conversations have been brought to the halls of AHS, many of them concerning football games. Athletic Director Andrew Mitchell said student sections at home games are undecided as of right now....

Senior Ethan Williams races to the finish line. Williams is one of seven varsity runners on the boys team.

Starting the Season

Molly McFadden, Editor September 1, 2020

Trojan runners kicked off their season with a meet in Glenwood. Both teams placed 4th with a score of 94 each. Winning the team competition for girls was Harlan and boys was Urbandale. In the individual...

Colten Tasto catches some air at Friday nights game. The Trojans kicked off the season in Underwood.

Trojan Football Kicks Off the Season

Kenzie Hoffman, Editor August 31, 2020

The Trojans lost 39-0 on Friday night in Underwood. Garrett McLaren threw 82 yards. Ayden Brown rushed 13 yards, and Collin Mullinex received 51 yards. Grant Sturm received 49 yards. The Trojans had 7...

Time for Trojan Time Trials

Time for Trojan Time Trials

Dani Mathisen, Editor August 28, 2020

Senior Kenzie Waters dribbles the ball down the field during a game last year. Waters participated in the Quarantine Cup.

The Quarantine Cup Comes to a Close

Hana Holtz, Editor May 22, 2020

After spring sports were cancelled on Friday, April 17, Atlantic teacher Dan Vargason developed an idea in which spring sport athletes would be able to compete in a fun and safe way. Dubbed the “Quarantine...

Junior Keagan Garcia drives forward with the soccer ball. Garcia has played soccer since his freshman year.

Changes to the Sports Calendar

Hana Holtz, Editor April 28, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted many aspects of daily life for citizens around the globe. Face masks are now the new must-have item and many people are staying at home. School activities weren’t spared by the...

Freshman Jazzy Dagel practices her skills at track practice. She competes in sprinting events.

Attacking the Track

Taliya James, Staff Writer March 11, 2020

Atlantic High School is filled with extraordinary students, including freshman Jazzy Dagel. Known for her passion for the sport of track and field, Dagel has been running and training for four years, both...

Senior Dustin Dreager aims his how at the State tournament. He competed in both the bullseye and 3D tournament.

The Arrow Points to Nationals

Molly McFadden, Editor March 10, 2020

Atlantic archery attended the State tournament this weekend in Des Moines. The event was held at the Iowa State Fair Grounds and Atlantic took 24 bullseye archers and 12 archers to the 3D tournament.  Placing...

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