The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
Nothing hurts more than putting in the effort for a project that required time and energy, just for it to be canceled. It could be considered a universal feeling that everyone faces at least one time in their life. The pandemic last year certainly gave more people that feeling. One group of people that were …
Addison Trail hosted a vaccine clinic in partnership with Broadway Medical Center on April 24 to allow students age 16 and older to receive a dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Students attending the clinic felt it marked a milestone for the next school year. “I think that this clinic is helpful for getting students vaccines …
Many students across the Addison community prepared for their AP Tests which started Monday. Similar to last year, students are able to take their AP test from home digitally. As of this year, the implementation of new strict protocols, to comply with CDC guidelines, has enabled Addison Trail to return to school for hybrid learning …
President Biden gave an address to a joint session of Congress on April 28, commemorating the end of his first 100 days in office and stating his plans for the rest of his presidency. The President talked on a plethora of topics, but the majority of his speech focused on his administration’s response to the …
Biden’s First 100 Days: Ups and Downs, Twists and Turns Read More »
With the NFL draft just hours away, here’s a final look at where I think some of the top prospects will end up in the first round. Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson This is by far the easiest prediction in the draft. Lawrence is the clear top dog in this Quarterback class and would fulfill …
Teachers are the foundation of schools. They are given the task to empower the lives of their students and amplify the student’s ambition for a better future. It especially helps when there are teachers that put in their effort into teaching. Not only is teaching just simply handing out lessons and assignments but the connection …
Lifetime Blazer D’Ambrose readies for retirement from her Alma Mater Read More »
After working at AT for over 20 years, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Amy Murphy will be retiring at the end of this year. “I am truly happy to be retiring BUT am going to miss my students so very much. I’ll miss the faculty and staff members I have bonded with over the years,” …
Murphy to Retire After 21 Years of Teaching at Addison Trail Read More »
The school year is nearly over for students and staff, and as the year draws to a close, it has a different meaning for many. The end of the second semester signifies many things; the last few months of high school for seniors, the end of the very first year of high school for …
AT junior Alicia Lloveras became the first Blazer to qualify for the IHSA state badminton competition in 3 years after her 4th place finish at sectionals in late March. Lloveras, who placed 33rd in the state, was both honored and thrilled by the opportunity. At the sectionals competition, Lloveras won a close first match to …
Junior Alicia Lloveras places 33rd at IHSA state badminton tournament Read More »
It has been about a year since AT Theatre had to cancel its spring show, Fools, as Covid began to shape the world as we know it. A few months ago, there used to be talks of whether or not a spring show would go on, talks about whether or not AT Theater would have …
Spring Show Looking Strong After Previous Cancellation Read More »