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AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

BBB PREVIEW vs. Glenwood

Cody Buchman, Sports Editor December 12, 2016

The Trojan boys basketball team are on a hot start to their season winning each of their first four games. Tuesday night the Trojans will be hosting the Rams from Glenwood who have began their season 3-1. The...

Senior Nadia Somers

AHS Hosts SWIBA

Charity Williams December 9, 2016

On Saturday Dec. 10, Atlantic will be hosting the SWIBA honor band auditions. There are 24 band members who will be representing Atlantic. Ana Muell, Sarah Schorle, Ethan Simmons, Katie York, McKayla Weppler,...

The Freshmen basketball team gets a talk at practice before the upcoming season.

Why do You do Sports?

Hannah Alff and Taylor Hansen December 9, 2016

Why do you do sports? Research shows there are many benefits as well as negative effects when the youth play sports. Overall sports can improve your health, you can do better academically, and can cut...

Christmas Traditions in AHS

Christmas Traditions in AHS

Alyssa Ginther December 9, 2016

It’s that time of year again where streets and homes are strung up with Christmas lights and decorated with Christmas trees, wreaths, and candy canes.  Christmas traditions are one of the many reasons...

Out With the Old, and in With the New

Out With the Old, and in With the New

Cooper McDermott and Logan Templeton December 9, 2016

Head baseball coach Trace Petersen stepped down after the Trojans’ last season with 15 years under his belt, and now the school district is in search of someone to take the mantle. Athletic director...

Loose Change Day at AHS

Loose Change Day at AHS

Cooper McDermott December 8, 2016

Empty out those pockets Atlantic High School! Loose Change Day will be held on Tuesday Dec.  13, 2016 to raise money for kids at Washington Elementary. Student’s will be asked to give up their loose...

Junior Dillon Sonntag poses next to his Pontiac Grand Prix. Sonntag bought the car at the beginning of his junior year. He loved the car as soon as he laid his eyes on it.

What is Your Dream Car?

Matt Gearheart and Logan Reilly December 8, 2016

Vroom, Vroom What is your dream car? At Deter Motor Company located in Atlantic, Iowa, the most commonly sold car is the Chevrolet Malibu, according to salesman Chuck Sievers. Malibu's have many features...

Atlantic junior Scott Leonard leaps up to secure a defensive rebound.

BBB Preview @ Creston

Cody Buchman, Sports Editor December 8, 2016

Friday night the Trojan boys basketball team will pack their bags and hit the road for a matchup against Creston. Atlantic looks to extend its win streak to four games after beginning the season 3-0. The...

Freshman Cyle Renaud goes up for a layup during the home St. Albert game. Renaud is the point guard for the team.

Freshmen Boys’ Basketball Defeats the St. Albert Falcons

Jena Brosam, Editor In Chief December 8, 2016

Last Friday, the boy’s basketball team took on the St. Albert Falcons at home. The freshmen team defeated the Falcons 48-38. The JV team lost to the Falcons, but the varsity team came out victorious....

Iowa Band Association

Charity Williams December 7, 2016

For the second year, Jarrod O’Donnell, the Atlantic concert band director, will be sending in a recording of three songs played by the band to the Iowa Band Association. The Iowa Band Association is...

Trojan Wrestling wins in Red Oak

Trojan Wrestling wins in Red Oak

Jaxson Eden and Dillon Sonntag, Editor December 7, 2016

Last night the Trojans traveled to Red Oak to participate in a meet with Creston, Red Oak, and AHSTW. The Trojans went 3-0 with big victory over Creston OM. Trojans beat AHSTW and Red Oak easily winning...

O CHRISTMAS TREE(S)-	Sophomore Zade Niklasen admires the Christmas trees sparkling lights in the library.  The trees were placed by the window so anyone that passed by the library could get a glimpse of the Christmas trees.  These were only two of many Christmas trees set up in the school.

Christmas Kickoff

Halsey Bailey December 6, 2016

What’s the most popular Christmas song in AHS?  To find out, 25 students were first asked what their favorite Christmas song was.  The four most common songs among the students were then run as a poll...

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