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The student news site of Atlantic High School

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Head Cheer Coach Julie Phippen, Cheerleaders Gabby Porter and Amaurie McCullough, and Assistant Coach Kayla Mendenhall pose with the trophy. They won the spirit award at the John J. Wrestling Tournament.

Cheer For the Cheerleaders!

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
January 23, 2024
The first grade kids line up in preparation for the starting whistle.

Trot For Turkeys!

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
November 23, 2023
Dexter Dodson speaks with students and parents during parent-teacher conferences. The conferences were held Oct. 25-26.

A Much Needed Break

Alyssa Neal and Claire Pellett
October 28, 2023
The sign up for the tournament hangs outside Trisha Niceswangers classroom. The tournament is held Oct. 27-28.

[Photo] SPEAK at Bull Creek!

Alix Nath, Editor
October 20, 2023
The girls cross country team hoists a trophy above them as they celebrate. The team won the 2023 Clarinda Invitational.

Trojan Pride

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
October 5, 2023
English teacher Allison Berryhill has had to preview every new book she adds to her classroom library. Many students read books contained in her classroom.

[Photo] Story Time

Alix Nath, Editor
October 4, 2023
Vice President Pence will offer the opening coin toss on Oct. 6.

Pence to Appear at Pink-Out

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
September 28, 2023
Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Recruiting For the Blue & Gold

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
September 26, 2023
Game Day For Trojan Sports

Game Day For Trojan Sports

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
September 22, 2023
The cast list for the musical Cinderella.

[Photo] The Shoe Fits

Genevieve McCalla, Editor
September 19, 2023
The Trojan offense lines up during their game against Glenwood.

Trojans Battle Huskies Under the Lights

Claire Pellett, AHS Needle Lead Editor
September 14, 2023
Jessica Bacariza explains the learning objective of the day to her students. Bacariza teaches the sophomore English classes. She is originally from the Philippines.

New Teacher: Jessica Bacariza

Claire Pellett, AHSNeedle Lead Editor
September 5, 2023
Colton Rasmussen battles through the 110m hurdles. Rasmussen qualified in the high jump, long jump, and shuttle hurdle relay.

Storms Can’t Stop Trojan Track

Claire Pellett, Editor
May 17, 2023
The Atlantic Board of Education discusses COVID-19 mitigation strategies at a previous meeting.

McLean Responds to Rumors about ACSD Superintendent

Dakota Oswalt, Elizabeth Anderson, and Claire Pellett
March 31, 2023
Ryan Hawkins was the top scorer with 21 points during this AHS basketball game his junior year.

Legacies of Atlantic: Ryan Hawkins

Claire Pellett and Abigail Muller
March 27, 2023
Principal Heather McKay fills in as an English teacher until Doctor Sadsad arrives in the U.S.

Where is Doctor Sadsad?

Claire Pellett, Editor
February 15, 2023
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Working Towards Improvement

Working Towards Improvement

Claire Pellett, Editor
February 1, 2023
Girls Basketball Team Soars Towards Success

Girls’ Basketball Team Soars Towards Success

Claire Pellett, Editor
February 1, 2023

Meet AMS’s Therapy Dog

Bennett Whetstone, Dakota Oswalt, Brooke Thompson, Claire Pellett, and Eleanor McCalla
December 19, 2022
Eye of the Needle 8.23

Eye of the Needle 8.23

Mason McFadden, Claire Wiederstein, Bennett Whetstone, Claire Pellett, Abigail Muller, Clevi Johnson, Alex Garcia, and Brooke Thompson
November 28, 2022
Cambry Miller is the girls swimming coach. She swam on the team when she was in high school. This was her first year coaching.

Fall Sports: Highs & Lows

Claire Pellett and Abigail Muller
November 15, 2022
The students auditioning for All State performed at the Fall Concert on October 18.

Eye of the Needle 6.23

Kylie Pulido, Claire Wiederstein, Mason McFadden, Brooke Thompson, Alex Garcia, Maylynn Ferrell, Avery Nicholas, and Claire Pellett
October 25, 2022
Lexi Reynolds is shown taking deep breaths after a race at a swim meet.

Swimming Away the Future

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 19, 2022
Charli stays in the office during the day. The golden doodle breed is hypoallergenic.

A New Furry Face at AMS

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 11, 2022
Senior Jada Jensen waits for her teammates to get open on an inbounds play during a game her freshman year. She was credited with 13 points, eight rebounds, and five steals on the season.

Multi-Sport Athletes at AHS

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 11, 2022
Charli vists Tech Director Roger Warne. Charli made a habit of visiting classrooms as soon as she adjusted to school life.

A Therapy Dog’s Impact

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 10, 2022
Aden visits with student while Charli receives pets. Charli is a golden doodle.

Charli Starts Her Job

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 10, 2022
Varsity quarterback Caden Anderson broke a collarbone in last weeks game against Harlan.

Sophomore Fills in for Injured Varsity Quarterback

Claire Pellett, Editor
October 6, 2022
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Charli stays in the office during the day. The golden doodle breed is hypoallergenic.

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Rebecca Powers at her desk in J & R Tax Services.

Heroes of Atlantic: Rebecca Power

Claire Pellett
September 13, 2022
Some of the businesses in Atlantic started by Powers and Kinnison.

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Katie Hedegaard teaches freshman English, Debate, and coaches cheerleading.

Katie Hedegaard

Claire Pellett, Editor
September 1, 2022
Senior Chrissy Thomas works on her college class on her chromebook. I think the state trooper is good to come and talk to AHS so we can get educated on what to post or not.

State Trooper to Talk About Cyber Security

Claire Pellett, Editor
August 31, 2022
Trevor Frederickson was a left-handed pitcher. He played baseball from Little League through college.

Trevor Frederickson: His Legacy Lives On

Claire Pellett, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
What Recess Game Are You?

What Recess Game Are You?

Claire Pellett and Avery Nicholas
January 19, 2022
Let Weekends be Weekends

Let Weekends be Weekends

Claire Pellett
January 19, 2022
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[Photo] Just Let Me Go!

January 19, 2022
Damage at reporter Claire Pellets grandparents farm.

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Outside the white picket fence that welcomed us every visit was torn apart and the old oak tree was destroyed. --Claire Pellett

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Damage at reporter Claire Pellets grandparents farm.

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Damage at reporter Claire Pellets grandparents farm.

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Damage at reporter Claire Pellets grandparents farm.

[Photo] Tornado Strikes Atlantic Area

December 17, 2021
Damage at reporter Claire Pellets grandparents farm.

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Trash litters the schools parking lot every day after school.

Talking Trash: Litter at AHS

Mason McFadden and Claire Pellett
November 17, 2021
Trash litters the schools parking lot every day after school.

Littering Trojan Pride – OPINION

Claire Pellett, Staff Writer
November 17, 2021
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