The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
As students walk into AT, the main goal of everyone involved in their education is their success. During their high school journey, students acquire many different skills, sometimes not even realizing it. A crucial part of their success are the skills and support they receive at AT’s Library Media Center. The library has five staff …
LMC provides students with space to create and learn Read More »
In recent weeks, I was often met with the topic of racism and the importance of discussing it. Listening to and reading conversations on this topic, I have heard people complaining that they are tired of it being brought up in so many conversations. I’ve been going back and forth thinking about whether it’s appropriate …
Racism isn’t over: let the conversation roll forward Read More »
The spring season brings back many sports at AT, one of them being badminton. The team had its first meeting, as well as their first practice, already starting out the season. It doesn’t take long to see that the interest in badminton is high among students. The turnout to the first practice was high, with …
The second semester of the school year has started out with new, positive changes. Students and staff walking around the building were able to notice the new safe space stickers, which show an image of AT’s mascot Bucky with a rainbow in the background. The stickers were accompanied with a message to all students on …
It has been ten years since the passing of one of America’s greatest voices, Whitney Houston. Although it has been a long time, her passing continues to be an unhealed wound for many people around the world. Born on Aug. 9, 1963, in New Jersey, she began exhibiting her passion for music and singing very …
Remembering Whitney Houston 10 years after her death Read More »
With the winter season starting, track was one of the sports to make a return after a year of remote learning. The team had their first meeting on Jan. 17 and they have already come back to their daily practice. David Pytko, who has been a coach for 25 years with this year marking his …
Girls track season takes off running, jumping, and throwing Read More »
Through a collaborative effort with College of Dupage, AT will soon welcome a new dual-credit Spanish course called Heritage Spanish: Career Fluency. The class is an advanced course designed for higher grade levels and it allows students to earn college credit through COD. AT World Language department head Amy Robles described the main goal of …
New Spanish life skills class coming to curriculum Read More »
The world was met with tragic news when the public was informed of the death of Betty White, a remarkable actress whose career spanned over eight decades and whose life influenced many people. The actress passed away the morning of Dec. 31, 2021, and the information about her death was released to the media later …
Betty White dies following life longer than sliced bread Read More »
AT’s club list will soon welcome a new organization. Addison Trail Veterans Support Organization is an initiative of social science teacher LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer, who shared details about the idea behind the club and the process of it coming together. “The main goal is to support our veterans. I’m in close communication with the VFW in …
The new generation of pop stars is starting to make their first impressions on the music industry. The major one of them is the latest pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, whose breakthrough single “Driver’s License” celebrated its first anniversary on Jan. 8. Similarly to many of the current pop stars like Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, or …