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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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Trojans Turn Loss into Learning Opportunities

Trojans Turn Loss into Learning Opportunities

Chloe Newbury April 20, 2016

Last night, April 20, the girls’ soccer team traveled to Earlham to play against Winterset. The varsity game, which was the only game of the night, ended with a loss of 0-9. The team was down their varsity...

2015 graduate Grace Jacob reacts to a dodgeball win. (2014 file photo)

AHS FUEL Dodgeball Tournament Cancelled

Nick Joyce April 19, 2016

The dodgeball tournament scheduled for this coming Saturday has been cancelled due to a numbers issue, AHS Fuel advisor Daniel Vargason said. ”We Didn’t get enough teams to sign up.” Only one...

All-Academic Honors to Joseph and Hawkins

All-Academic Honors to Joseph and Hawkins

Kaylee Pappal April 18, 2016

Seniors Lydia Joseph and Ryan Hawkins were chosen to represent Atlantic High School for  the Hawkeye 10 Conference All-Academic and Character Awards. “Selection to this All-Conference Team was based...

The girls golf team won last night at home.  Sophomore Sarah Fixmer (pictured above) was said to have played well by sophomore Brooke Newell, who is quoted in the story.

Girls Golf at Willowcreek

Ben Renaud April 18, 2016

Monday, Apr. 18, the Trojans will be traveling to Des Moines to compete in an 18 hole match. The tournament will be held at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Trojans are currently undefeated, winning their...

Superintendent Discusses Retirement

Superintendent Discusses Retirement

Zeke Whetstone April 16, 2016

Atlantic School District superintendent Dr. Michael Amstein announced Wednesday that he will not be returning after the 2016-2017 school year. Although there has been recent conflict with school board...

#1 golfer junior Jake Olsen placed 1st last night against Denison.

Boy’s Golf Defeated the Creston Panthers

Dillon Sonntag April 15, 2016

On Thursday, April 7, the boy’s golf team traveled to Creston to take on the Panthers in a nine hole match. The Trojan boys took home the crown with a score of 151 to the Panthers 162. It was a tough...

#6 Alexis Boes and Jv player Alex McCurdy played #3 doubles last Thursday against Creston.

Trojan Tennis Falls to Glenwood Rams

Jena Brosam April 15, 2016

Tuesday, April 12, the boy’s and girl’s tennis teams played the Glenwood Rams. The boy’s fell to the Rams 3-6, and the girls lost 0-9. In singles, #1 junior Jena Brosam lost 3-8, #2 junior Olivia...

Boys Soccer Breaking Records

Boy’s Soccer Breaking Records

Noah Bruckner April 15, 2016

Last night Thursday, April 14. The Atlantic boy’s varsity soccer team traveled to Oakland to take in a friendly matchup. The Trojans came away with a 7-1 win. Senior David Thomsen had a phenomenal...

Boys Track in Glenwood

Boy’s Track in Glenwood

Cody Buchman April 15, 2016

Both the Atlantic girl's and boy's track teams traveled to Glenwood last Saturday morning to participate in Glenwood’s 9th and 10th grade co-ed meet for the Ram Relays at Glenwood Middle School. The...

Sophomores Shelby Pelzer and Mariah Cook run in the 100 meter dash. Pelzer placed 8th.

Girl’s Track Places Third in Denison

Dillon Sonntag April 15, 2016

Last Friday, April 8, the girls track team traveled to Dunlap to run the Denison Relays. They have placed top four in almost every event. They started out strong with freshman Karsyn Rush placing 2nd...

File Photo - March 2016

Amstein Retirement Announced at Wednesday’s Board Meeting

Zeke Whetstone April 14, 2016

“You get to a point in your life where it’s time to look at something else,” Atlantic Superintendent Dr. Mike Amstein said as he announced his retirement at last night’s board meeting. The Atlantic...

Trojan Golfers Fight the Wind to Beat Panthers

Trojan Golfers Fight the Wind to Beat Panthers

Dillon Sonntag April 8, 2016

On Thursday, April 7, the Boys’ golf beat the Creston Panthers in a nine hole match. The Trojans took home the crown with a score of 151 to the Panthers' 162. It was a tough day for all golfers, as...

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