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Despite the struggles of remote learning, AT students and staff were able to hold and participate in the 8th grade activities fair this year with over 190 families attending. With over 30 different clubs being represented, AT staff and students were able to hold the fair using zoom meetings, where they were able to showcase […]
COVID-19 Hits Activity Fair Hard Read More »
District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton died as a result of complications related to Covid-19, School Board President Donna Craft Cain announced last Friday. News of Helton’s passing comes after he contracted Covid-19 in late October and later suffered a stroke as a result of complications from the disease. ¨His passion and dedication were second
Addison Trail remembers Superintendent Dr. Helton; candlelight vigil to be held Dec. 17 Read More »
Despite struggles with remote learning, AT students and staff were able to participate in the Senior Art Show this year through a video presentation. In spite of Covid-19 forcing students to go into remote learning environments, AT staff was still able to put together an amazing Senior Art Show this year. Although in normal circumstances
Senior Art Show Continues Despite Covid-19 Read More »
As the final election results are confirmed with the recent vote of the Electoral College, President-Elect Biden has begun to pick his cabinet, filling in several important roles such as State and Treasury. But while his administration has already filled in several roles, Biden needs to include progressives in his cabinet in order to unite
Biden Needs a Progressive Cabinet To Unite the Party Read More »
Despite the struggles of remote learning, AT students and staff were able to participate in International Fest this year with no problems. ¨We had to get creative this year and have changed a lot in order to be virtual,¨ explained Mrs. Trapani who sponsors the International Club with Mrs. Sutton and Mrs. Pierropoulos. ¨This year,
International Fest Goes On Despite Remote Learning Read More »
As Americans recover from the roller coaster that was the 2020 presidential election, there is still much to be decided. From legal battles to the Georgia Senate runoff election, there is still much to be decided. Although former Vice President Biden won the popular vote by over 5 million votes and received the 270 electoral
Election Aftermath: What’s next? Read More »
Last night President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden debated in the last of 3 presidential debates. The candidates debated an array of topics but what surprised voters most was the hostile way the candidates acted towards each other. The debate with all its name-calling and interruption was reflective of the major divide
How the 2020 Presidential Debate Shows the Great Political Divide in Americans Read More »
As the school year starts with remote learning, Addison Trail seniors will be struggling with not just remote learning but the realities of applying to colleges in quarantine. “Usually, at this point of the year, the guidance office is crowded by seniors with questions about the application process, however, this year is much different,” says
Seniors Struggle with Applying to Colleges as a Result of Covid-19 Read More »
As the school year starts with remote learning, Addison Trail students will be missing out on several school events, the biggest being Homecoming and the fall sports season. This is especially difficult for seniors who would be enjoying their last year in high school. “Usually, right now we would be working hard to prepare for
Seniors React To Covid-19 and Remote Learning Read More »
In the 1960s the civil rights movement struggled with getting white Americans to understand their message of justice and equality. Now more than 50 years later; the Black Lives Matter movement is struggling with the same issue because of a lack of positive news coverage. One problem many people have with the Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter’s Public Relation Problem Read More »