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AT has concluded the 13th annual Go Pink or Go Home week which is occurring the week of Oct. 11-15, and helps to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The week started off on Oct. 12 with a soccer game at 6:30 p.m. that for the first time had Cheer, Orchesis, Blazettes, Baton, and Flags …
Many clubs put on ‘Go Pink’ events to raise cancer awareness funds Read More »
An AT student recently created an Instagram account dedicated to pointing out and making light of the subpar parking jobs frequently found in the student parking lot at school. The account, bearing the handle athsparking, posts photo submissions of botched parking attempts by AT’s driving students, all of whom are newly licensed to drive. Now …
New AT Instagram creates fun way to criticize parking Read More »
AT hosted its annual blood drive on Oct. 12, giving students and staff an opportunity to save lives and medical students an opportunity to gain experience in the field. The event drew in over 75 brave donors, including teachers, upperclassmen, and members of the community. One donor, AT senior Sara Bojczuk, said her choice to …
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 …
Lilyanna HernandezAT Journalism Student Staff of the AT guidance department created what’s called a “job board” containing flyers for multiple different job opportunities. The board is accessible for all AT students and located in the guidance office. The guidance department and assistant principal at Addison Trail High School took initiative to offer students within the …
Popular student app “Remind” provides job opportunities for students Read More »
After concluding this year’s Homecoming Dance on Oct. 9, many do not realize how hard Student Council worked behind the scenes to make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. Due to Covid-19, there was a delay on Homecoming for a year and a half. While students were eager to resume one of the biggest high …
AT Dances back into first post-pandemic Homecoming Read More »
As many senior students begin the treacherous process of researching and applying to colleges this October, counselors and graduates alike are working to provide them with valuable advice. Given the gravity of the choice ahead, many seniors are confused and stressed. Some are even unsure where they should start. Jesmin Atker, an admissions counselor at …
Counselors, graduates provide advice during college app season Read More »
AT senior Mateo Gomez participated in the singing of the 7th inning stretch at the Cubs versus Twins game on Sept. 27 with UFC fighter Conor McGregor. The opportunity came after Gomez competed in the PepsiCo series showdown tournament with AT’s soccer team. Gomez’s demonstrated talent during the tournament and desire to give back both …
Following over a year of uncertainty, AT Blazers crowded the football stadium on Aug. 21st to celebrate the start of Fall sports and a school year marking the start of a new “normal.” Blue & White Night kicked off with the varsity soccer scrimmage, resulting in a score of 0-0, paving the way for the …