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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

15 Students to Compete at District Speech Contest

15 Students to Compete at District Speech Contest

Charity Williams February 27, 2016

On Saturday, Feb. 27, the AHS speech team travels to Logan-Magnolia High School to participate in the District Individual Speech competition. The students performing are Alex Williams, Josh McLean, Aaron...

The Trojans lost last night to Glenwood 61-63. They finished the season 18-5

Trojans Fall Short After Emotional Game vs. Glenwood

Jena Brosam and Nick Joyce February 26, 2016

After carrying a 20-point lead into the locker room at halftime, the Trojans fell by 2 points in the final moments of the District round two game against the Glenwood Rams Thursday night at Abraham Lincoln...

Freshmen Halsey Bailey and Abigail Brown peruse the childrens books available for check-out in the Media Center.

K-3 to Read with AHS Students

Paige Williams February 26, 2016

On Wednesday March 2, Atlantic High School will celebrate Read Across America, which is held annually on Dr. Seuss's birthday. This year grades K-3 will be traveling to the high school during Seminar,...

Carter Cox sets up his opponent for a takedown in his first match of the tournament. Cox would go on to win his next two matches and make the finals.

2016 State Wrestling Recap

Ben Renaud February 26, 2016

Last Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 18-20, Atlantic sent six wrestlers to Wells Fargo Arena for the State wrestling tournament. This is the most wrestlers Atlantic has sent to State since 2012 when they...

Jenkins overlooks a student while she performs a trick for the magic show.

Jenkins Retires After 25 Years

Darien Mills February 24, 2016

In chemistry matter changes, but in the AHS chemistry lab, there is about to be a change that matters. Chemistry teacher Nancy Jenkins is retiring after teaching in the district for 25 years. Her plans...

Ryan Hawkins was the top scorer with 21 points during this AHS basketball game his junior year.

Atlantic Boys’ Basketball Move Onto Districts Round 2

Noah Bruckner February 23, 2016

Last night Monday, Feb 22, the Atlantic boys basketball team traveled to Glenwood to take on the the Winterset Huskies in the first round of district play.   The Trojans hopped out to a 6-5 lead with...

No Pep Bus to Girls District Game 2

No Pep Bus to Girls’ District Game 2

Nick Joyce February 18, 2016

The girls' basketball team advanced in district play last Saturday, for the first time since 2008. AHSFuel offered a pep bus to provide transportation to those who wanted to attend the Feb. 17 game in...

Chase Mullenix

RECAP: Freshmen Boys’ Basketball vs. Carroll

Dillon Sonntag February 18, 2016

On Monday February 15, the freshman boys’ basketball team squared off against the Carroll Tigers. They lost in a close one 52-51. Coach Brandon Krause said, “I thought we played really well defensively”....

Fire Alarm Fiasco Causes Students to Go Out in the Cold

Fire Alarm Fiasco Causes Students to Go Out in the Cold

Sarah Fixmer and Chloe Newbury February 18, 2016

On the morning of Tuesday Feb. 16, the fire alarms were set off by the shop class’s foundry during first and second period. A foundry melts metal into liquid so it can be poured into a mold. The alarms...

Girls Basketball Wins First District Game in 8 Years

Girls Basketball Wins First District Game in 8 Years

Alexis Handel February 17, 2016

On Saturday Feb. 13, the Trojan girls basketball team faced-off against the Clarinda Cardinals. The Trojans outscored their opponent 59-31 in the match. Seniors Erin Olsen, Skye Thompson, and Tiffany...

AHS Guidance Counselor Named Educator of the Year

AHS Guidance Counselor Named Educator of the Year

Madeline Nelson February 17, 2016

Recently, AHS Guidance Counselor Michelle Huber was named Educator of the Year and presented an award.  The award was presented on Jan. 23 at the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce dinner.  AHS Principal Heather...

Trojans huddle up around Coach Waldstein.

“Spotlight” on the Future of AHS Football

Zeke Whetstone and Dillon Sonntag February 16, 2016

“If everyone goes out, we could easily get over 70 kids,” said Athletic Director Matt Alexander, commenting on the future of the AHS football program. After going 1-8 last season, some in the community...

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