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By Emily Bieberstein AT is hosting the annual International Dance performance to showcase dances that represent many different cultures around the world. The performance will be taking place today and start at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The dances that are being performed include Indian, KPop, Cumbia, American Pop, Folklorico, Merengue, Latin Pop, Polish, Bachata, …
By Emily Bieberstein The administration has recently been looking over the dress code with the goal of making it more modern and reflective of AT’s core values. During the year and a half that school was in a remote setting due to Covid, the dress code wasn’t enforced at all. After returning to school this …
Time for change: D88 forms committee to revise controversial dress code policy Read More »
By Emily Bieberstein The AT varsity football team has finished their season after overcoming many obstacles. The team worked hard over the course of their past season to make the most of it. A hardship for the team was the lack of an off season, after Covid had messed with the season’s schedule, moving it …
Football completes season unable to convert successes into win Read More »
AT stunned by Hawks’ Nava in early playoff exit AT’s soccer season was docked on Oct. 19 after a last minute goal by the Bartlett Hawks handed the Blazers a 1-0 loss during the first round of the playoffs. The loss came after what seemed a promising season for AT. The Blazers, who finished with …
By guest writers Jessica Pociecha and Sofia Anguilo Addison Trail-Willowbrook Swimming Season Ends as Seniors Look Back at the Time Spent on the Team The DuPage 88 swim team finished its season and wished well to its seniors, who reflected on their memories. These seniors also reflected on the way their sport has impacted their …
Swimmer Carly Zaprzal committed to become a Division 1 athlete at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay as a member of the swim and dive team next year. Zaprzal, a senior at AT, was a member of District 88’s ATWB swim and dive team for all four years of her high school swim career. …
AT senior Cami Whitaker committed to Cornell University to become a member of the women’s gymnastics team after a lifelong dedication and many incredible successes with the sport. The opportunity came for Whitaker after a coach at the University reached out and asked her to visit. Shortly after, Whitaker was offered a scholarship and a …
AT sophomore Maya Reyes has been using her online baking business to earn money and utilize her passion for baking. Her shop, which is housed on Instagram under the handle @maya_desserts05, offers customers a variety of treats ranging from cupcakes, cookies, crepes, and even pies, a fan favorite. Reyes said that her love for baking …
Note: Want to see the original article? Check out the opinions tab of our site!! Written by Robert Schader I am writing in response to the article titled, “AT’s PE Should Reconsider Rules for Student Athletes” dated October 22, 2021 because I feel it was an inaccurate account of how the online PE course operates …
Rebuttal: Online PE is a positive asset to students Read More »
Addison Trail and District 88 have consistently demonstrated care for upholding positive traditions and amending or eradicating those which are no longer beneficial to our school given the current situation. Today, we are incredibly grateful to say that they are working to demonstrate this same principle as they look over our dress code. This messy, …
Editorial – Dress code policy inappropriate for school Read More »