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Chemistry teacher James Todd encourages students to use specific language when making observations.

James Todd

Dakota Oswalt May 10, 2022

On Wednesday, April 20, the Atlantic School Board met during a special, closed meeting to discuss the resignation of chemistry and physics teacher James Todd. They accepted his resignation effective immediately...

Robert Astuni discovered his love for English after taking a literature class in college.

Robert Astuni

Taliya James May 10, 2022

After a year of teaching at AHS, English teacher Robert Astuni announced his resignation.  Astuni has been teaching for eleven years. He moved to Avoca, Iowa, and accepted the English teaching position...

Laura Vogel always greets her classes with a smile.

Laura Vogel

Elizabeth Anderson May 10, 2022

“I will miss joking around and working one on one with students.  I love seeing students work out a problem using the desk as a whiteboard. AHS has an excellent staff of educators. I will miss seeing...

Rhonda Hawkins assits her student with his work.

Rhonda Hawkins

Genevieve McCalla and Eleanor McCalla May 10, 2022

From personal finance and general business to MO (Multiple Occupations) and accounting, teacher Rhonda Hawkins will undoubtedly leave her mark on the ledger of AHS. After 31 years of teaching--25 years...

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

Cole Renken

Keeley Pedersen and Dakota Oswalt April 1, 2022

After four years at AHS, health and P.E. teacher Cole Renken has accepted a position at Morningside College in Sioux City. He will work as an assistant tennis coach with his childhood best friend who is...

Update on Ukraine

Update on Ukraine

Abbi Richter, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

According to CNN, on Tuesday, March 15, “President Biden has sought to punish and isolate President Vladimir Putin and mitigate the slaughter of civilians by providing defense weapons to the Kyiv Government....

Bryers tile

Number 1: Bryer’s Imagination

Taliya James March 3, 2022

Bryer’s tile is hands down a favorite by many in the journalism room. It is such a beautifully painted piece. The scene from Spongebob is him explaining his “Imagination” and I think that fits wonderfully...

Ninas tile

Number 2: Nina’s Little Friend 

Taliya James March 3, 2022

I love Nina’s tile! The shades of green grasped my attention as soon as I noticed it. The little frog in the center is absolutely adorable. The simple face with the cute lime green accents perfectly...

Chayleis tile

Number 3: Chaylei’s Shark

Taliya James March 3, 2022

This tile stuck out to me ever since it joined the ceiling. It is one of the only tiles with a bright red background so your eyes naturally gravitate towards it. The shark is such a fun addition to it...

Korbins tile

Number 4: Korbin’s Legos

Taliya James March 3, 2022

Korbin’s tile is another new addition to the ceiling, but it is hands down one of the most creative pieces I have seen. His name is crafted from legos. The colors of the legos he chose perfectly go against...

Berryhills tile

Number 5: Berryhill’s Bee

Taliya James March 3, 2022

Obviously, Berryhill’s tile had to be in the top ten. Her tile fits her vibrant personality so well. The beautiful, grey purple represents calm and caring while the bee represents her bright, fun, and...

Lexis tile

Number 6: Lunar Lexi

Taliya James March 3, 2022

This tile is a new edition to the journalism room, but it truly stands out to me. This tile is out of this world. My eye gravitates towards it as soon as I enter the room. The colors of the planets go...

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