The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
By Julia Rusiecki The last few years have been stressful for both teachers and students alike. The importance of the destigmatization of mental health has already been a topic that a lot of people started to raise, but with the pandemic having an even bigger impact on people, it became an even more essential issue. …
Albi Gijka Torch Guest Writer Anticipating a smooth performance, international club leaders were excited to host Addison Trail’s Annual International Dance where people of different cultures come together and celebrate unique differences. Many students and staff appreciate the importance that comes with hosting these festivities. “I like how students get to learn about other cultures …
International Dance was a success despite covid outbreak Read More »
Many students and their families take winter break as an opportunity to unwind and reconnect with family by taking some time away from home. Everyone has different traditions that they follow during winter break to finish up the year and bring in the new one. Sophomore Isabel Herrera and her parents will be visiting her …
Students share plans for long awaited Winter Break Read More »
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 …
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 »
Jennifer GarciaAT Journalism Student The AT cross country for both boys and girls is nearly coming to an end with each squad planning their last few meets and wrapping up their season. The girls team had an amazing season with 29 new team members and almost all of them being freshman. The season for the …
Runners reach the finish line of another memorable year Read More »
Kaitlinn MeisingerAT Journalism Student Being as how Halloween is on a Sunday this year, the annual At Halloween dress-up day will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 29. However, before they can allow this, the student body needs to be informed of all of the rules accommodating this event. For starters, while students are required to …
Deans implement precedent for approaching Halloween festivities Read More »
Patrick CampbellAT Journalism Student The AT Track and Field Team is partnering with the World Wear Project, a clothing collection company based in Dallas, Texas, to have their annual shoe drive throughout the month of October. Starting in 2016, the track team has used this shoe drive as an opportunity to raise money for equipment …
Danielle PalladinoAT Journalism Student AT has a long standing tradition of offering a variety of clubs and extracurricular activities for District 88 students. One club in particular stood out for its commitment to perseverance and passion through time and hardship during this pandemic Orchesis club has not only successfully completed 53 years of expressing school …
AT Orchesis optimistic in return to practices, performances Read More »
Alexander MartinezAT Journalism Student The Blazettes are headed for an exciting new year after performing for Addison Trail’s roaring twenties-themed homecoming on Oct. 9 after a long socially distanced year. Coaches Melissa Morales, Enza Spilotro, and Lori Irvin led the Blazettes through practices twice a week all for the crescendo of their homecoming performance. Beforehand …