The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
The AT student body is very competitive. Have you ever wondered what it’s like being at the top of your class? Lea Staller is currently number one in her class. She has taken thirteen AP courses throughout her high school career and has participated in many extracurricular activities while balancing school work and personal hardships. …
Senior Spotlight: Lea Staller shows stellar academic promise Read More »
As the pandemic comes to a close, AT administration has looked at reverting back to pre-Covid policies, which includes the weight of final exams for this semester. The subject of final exam weights has been up in the air since Covid first hit in 2020 when there was a school year that consisted of no …
Final exam weight returns back to 20% for the first time since the COVID pandemic Read More »
The AT boys basketball team began its season toward the beginning of November and is currently working toward creating a team that can make its way to the Regional Championship. The boys basketball Blazers began the season with their first practice on Nov. 7, where they began to practice for a holiday tournament that they …
Basketball team faces challenges of replacing several grads Read More »
As the internet has progressed over recent decades, so has its involvement in our lives. Social media has boomed into platforms that have tremendous influence on everything in society, including politics. We see politicians, news channels, and legislation ideas all the time when we open any social media platform. As social media progresses in society …
Social media breeds an environment for extremism Read More »
Throughout the current school year, AT has faced countless challenges. Whether regarding admin, staff, student, or extra-curricular activities, our school, like many others, is still struggling in various areas to rebound since the pandemic. With morale recovering, and alumni who experienced pre-pandemic school life having already graduated, AT has been left to redefine the high …
In the post COVID era, AT combats trends most harming GPAs Read More »
Every family that decorates a tree for the holidays has their own special traditions. Ornaments are important to every Christmas tree, whether they are bought a week before, or hold sentimental value. A Christmas tree without special decorations is practically a glorified house plant. Some families will buy different ornaments every year, but most commonly …
Addison is beginning to look a lot like Christmas Read More »
There are many different cliches used in our everyday life. One common cliche is, “Money can’t buy happiness.” The phrase is supposed to insight the idea that happiness comes from within yourself, and not material possessions. This is not something that is entirely the truth. While anyone from any financial background can be a relatively …
Not all cliches are gospel… Money can buy happiness Read More »
Addison Trail has added another club to its abundance of different school activities. The Boys Bowling club will begin meeting at 3:30 pm every Thursday at Stardust starting Dec. 8. The club is open for any boy who would like to come improve his bowling skills and interact with others. The Boys Bowling club was …
AT hosted the annual Dec a Door competition to go along with International Fest week as a way for classes to have fun and help show diversity throughout the school. The first place winners of the competition was Ms. Sokolowski’s ATR class, where they decorated their door to show aspects of France and French Culture. …
Paris comes to the halls of AT with award-winning door decor Read More »
The AT girls swim team recently concluded its season after spending the past few months working on its goals like improving its skills and become stronger swimmers along the way. The swimmers started their season at the beginning of the year and they were able to progress as a team to make their way to …
Swim team takes 7 of 8 meets, 3rd place at WSG conference Read More »