The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
After working at AT for over 20 years, Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Amy Murphy will be retiring at the end of this year. “I am truly happy to be retiring BUT am going to miss my students so very much. I’ll miss the faculty and staff members I have bonded with over the years,” …
Murphy to Retire After 21 Years of Teaching at Addison Trail Read More »
The school year is nearly over for students and staff, and as the year draws to a close, it has a different meaning for many. The end of the second semester signifies many things; the last few months of high school for seniors, the end of the very first year of high school for …
It has been about a year since AT Theatre had to cancel its spring show, Fools, as Covid began to shape the world as we know it. A few months ago, there used to be talks of whether or not a spring show would go on, talks about whether or not AT Theater would have …
Spring Show Looking Strong After Previous Cancellation Read More »
After working at AT for over 19 years, assistant principal Courtney Dement is leaving Addison Trail to work as the principal of Downers Grove North High School. “It’s definitely bittersweet! I’m not kidding when I say that I feel like I’m leaving my family! I’ve known many people here for almost half of my life,” …
Assistant Principal Dement to leave AT, named new Principal of Downers Grove North Read More »
Everyone in this world has some sort of goals or dreams that they choose to go after. It could be something small as wanting to meet a famous celebrity or it could be a long-term goal like obtaining the dream job one has always wanted. Here at AT there is one student that is on …
AT and Willowbrook students had the opportunity on Feb. 19 to participate in a discussion and presentation about Sandra Bland, a Willowbrook alum who inspired those around her, and was outspoken about racial injustices in our society. Bland, a vocal civil rights activist, was known for her strength and dedication to her beliefs. She was …
After the last economic turmoil between Gamestop, Wall Street, and hedge funds, something similar has occurred. This time it’s a cryptocurrency, and more specifically, Dogecoin. In late January, the hysteria was all over the news about individual Reddit website users under the “r/Wallstreetbets” forum who started holding shares of Gamestop stock against shorting Hedge funds …
What People Behind Dogecoin Don’t Want You to Know Read More »
Despite the struggles of remote learning, AT students and staff were able to participate in the annual Staff Vs Student Academic Team Match this year with no problems. Although the match is usually held in person, this year the annual competition was held on zoom as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and remote learning. …
Faculty Triumph Over Students In Academic Team Match Read More »
We denizens from Illinois have the advantage of dealing with four seasons of weather. Especially dealing with the unforgivable Polar Vortex of 2019. As the temperatures of the midwest have gone under -20 degrees. While we were able to withstand the cold treatment of said vortex, other states have had a difficult time especially with …
