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The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

The student news site of Atlantic High School

AHSneedle

Students Place at Special Olympics

Students Place at Special Olympics

March 26, 2014

Over spring break, two students attended Special Olympics at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse in Iowa City on March 16. Junior Erika Meyers placed first, earning a gold medal, in the 16-21 year old male/female...

Yearbook Adds Video App

Yearbook Adds Video App

March 25, 2014

By Dustin Rudolph Students expect to see pictures in the yearbook, but this year they will be surprised to see video. A new free app called Aurasma will allow students to use their smart phones to watch...

TWIRP Week Approaches

TWIRP Week Approaches

March 2, 2014

By Tanner Mauk and Justice Parker The AHS TWIRP week has been changed to March 10-14. Originally planned for February 7, the dance was approaching quicker than everyone thought,  leaving some people...

Another 2 points for the trojans off a drive by point guard Joey Walker.

“Big Team Win” for Trojan Boys Basketball

February 25, 2014

By Kate Fulk A massive student section turned out to cheer the Trojan boys basketball team to a 56-41 victory over the Creston Panthers Monday night in the first round of district play. After a couple...

Five Wrestlers Advance to State for Atlantic-CAM

Five Wrestlers Advance to State for Atlantic-CAM

February 19, 2014

By Savannah Sorensen and Laeni Pelzer Fueled by home-field advantage and an ecstatic home crowd, five Trojans advanced to the state wrestling tournament this week. Six Trojan wrestlers got the opportunity...

AHSFuel Returns

AHSFuel Returns

February 16, 2014

By Emily Yager After a short absence, AHSFuel is back and refueling the student section’s fire. Recently, Fuel has been doing activities at home basketball games such as duck tosses and giving prizes...

Artists to Design Shoes for Vans Contest

Artists to Design Shoes for Vans Contest

February 15, 2014

By Emily Yager The AHS art department has taken doodling on your shoes to a whole new level. Six AHS art students are participating in the fifth annual Vans Custom Culture Art Contest. The contest invites...

Two-Hour Delays and Snow Days

Two-Hour Delays and Snow Days

February 13, 2014

by Karly Monson Waking up to a text message announcing a two-hour delay or no school normally makes an AHS student’s day, especially the seniors since they do not have to make up the days unless the...

My Second Instrument - OPINION

My Second Instrument – OPINION

February 12, 2014

By Monica Brewer - OPINION In honor of learning another instrument (Flute), I’m recapping what my experience was like learning how to play a clarinet and what it’s like playing a flute now. Learning...

Benefits of Interpersonal Communications Class

Benefits of Interpersonal Communications Class

February 12, 2014

OPINION By Leah Tjepkes Have you ever been sitting in a class and thought to yourself, “when will I ever use this stuff I learn in the real world?” In some classes, that might be true. But from the...

Super Bowl Predictions: Who Was Right?

Super Bowl Predictions: Who Was Right?

February 4, 2014

By Josie Anzalone AHS predicted the winner and scores of the Super Bowl last week. Watch now to see who was right!

Three AHS Champions for 3rd-Place Finish; 59th Annual John J Harris Tournament

Three AHS Champions for 3rd-Place Finish; 59th Annual John J Harris Tournament

February 4, 2014

By Savannah Sorensen The Trojans had a thrilling two days at the 59th annual John J. Harris wrestling tournament in Corning Jan. 24-25. The Trojans brought home a third-place team trophy and three individual...

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