The Student Newspaper of Addison Trail High School
As students dive deeper into a difficult semester of AP classes, debates remain over whether AT’s secure focus on AP creates too strong of a push on students. Despite having lost its standing in the top six percent of schools nationally for the number of students taking AP classes, AT has seen its numbers rebound …
When push comes to shove: Does AT take too much pride in its high AP enrollment? Read More »
AT’s music department put on the Music in our Schools assembly on March 2 to promote the music department throughout AT.March is national music in our schools month which is a month to promote music education within schools.The Music in our Schools assembly consisted of performances from Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Concert Choir, Guitar Ensemble, …
At celebrates music in schools with musical concert assembly Read More »
As AT moves into the spring sports season, the girls soccer team begins its practices and working towards upcoming games.The girls soccer season started on Feb. 28 and will have their first game on March 15 against Glenbrook South.They are working towards their goals of working hard to be the best they can for their …
AT’s Math Team finished their 2021-22 season after they went to conference and regionals and is a way for students to compete with others in math related events.Math team is a club that consists of different groups of students competing on either the algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2, or precalculus team in different math related …
Math team finishes in the 50th percentile at regional meet Read More »
Last Wednesday I entered AT at 7:47 am but did not enter my first-period classroom until 8:06 am, thanks to the tardy line that had filled outside AT doors minutes after the bell indicating school was in session rang. To enter first-period students who walk through the front doors after 7:45 am require a pass. …
As college decision season and the future approaches for the Class of 2022, current AT juniors face the impending college application process. The guidance department shares advice on college visits, standardized testing, and everything a college-bound Blazer should be doing in March of their junior year. Guidance Counselor Shane Cole encourages juniors to attend college …
From the desk of Shane Cole: Advice on future plans for the class of 2023 Read More »
Last month’s transition from Mr. AT to Best Blazer left students concerned for the beloved tradition, and the change was reverted by administration and Student Council. In early February 2022, Student Council announced that Mr. AT, AT’s all-male beauty pageant consisting of entirely seniors, would continue under the title of Best Blazer: the same beauty …
Best Blazer returns to Mr. AT, tradition to take stage March 25 Read More »
As the pandemic’s two-year anniversary nears, Dupage County’s Covid cases decline, and nearly all Covid restrictions are completely lifted as the pandemic turns to an endemic. On Feb 4, the mask mandate for all students was lifted, but all AT staff were still required to wear a mask to comply with labor union contracts. On …
Our last Covid story: AT’s return to a post-pandemic normalcy Read More »
The story of the Dark Knight just got much darker. Directed by Matt Reeves, “The Batman” movie entered theaters and welcomed a fresh take on the vigilant life of Bruce Wayne. The role of Batman in the newest rendition was played by Robert Pattinson, most widely known for his role in movies from the series …
‘The Batman’ premieres with dark twist on fan-favorite hero Read More »
With March being Women’s History Month, a significant artist to recognize this month has to be none other than Taylor Swift. When it comes to music, everyone has their own opinions, as it is a very subjective topic. However, it would be foolish for people to discredit the impact Swift has on the music industry. …
Miss Americana: Taylor Swift’s journey to the top Read More »