The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
Students and teachers have spent this entire school year entirely online, making the year very odd and unlike anything anyone’s ever experienced before. After a whole year being online, students finally have the option to return back to school to attend hybrid learning, meaning class sizes will be smaller, and classes will be longer. Although …
Despite everything being virtual this year, AT has still managed to organize events and activities that students and staff would normally have in past years. Many of the events and school related functions have become a very different, virtual experience. This includes the Golden Apple awards, which is currently taking place. The Golden Apple award …
With the tragic and unexpected death of District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, the ATHS Music Department has arranged a music tribute in his honor. On Thursday, Jan. 28, Dupage HS District 88 will be hosting the formal memorial on the Dupage 88 website, ATHS Music Channel, and the virtual Dupage 88 newsletter at 7 …
AT Music Department to hold Music Tribute in Honor of Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton 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 »
The first semester of the 2020-2021 school year has forced all teachers and students to have to adjust to an entirely new system of school. All of the work has been done remotely on a computer instead of writing on paper. Students and teachers wake up and log into Zoom classes instead of getting ready …
No Finals for first semester an early holiday gift for kids Read More »
Author Erika Sanchez recently paid a visit to students this month via Zoom to answer questions and speak about her life as a writer. Both Addison Trail and Willowbrook students had the opportunity to meet and talk with Sanchez, who has written quite a few books, but is well-known from her book I Am Not …
AT’s Author in The House visits virtually with students Read More »
Starting off the 2020 school year has been very challenging for some students, especially the freshmen. When entering Addison Trail High School, students immediately begin to realize how caring and welcoming the staff members are. With that in mind, where does that leave the class of 2024? Unfortunately, this year’s newcomers never got to experience …
How Reality Has Taken Over Freshman Expectations 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 …
As the numbers for coronavirus continue to rise, Addison Trail High School has decided to return to phase one of the plan for school in person. DuPage County Health Department has deemed out of every 100 people tested, that 8 people have tested positive in the county. This qualifies DuPage county for the red zone …
Blazers confront the realities of COVID and its impact on their extracurriculars Read More »