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The Student News Site of Atherton High School

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The Student News Site of Atherton High School

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Kevin Smith

Teacher Spotlight: Kevin Smith

Emily Derr, Writer October 29, 2025

At Atherton, Mr. Smith teaches chemistry and physics. He has been teaching for 28 years, and has been at Atherton since 2012. Smith originally majored in chemistry in college, but decided to teach after...

Student Spotlight: Wesley Drake

Student Spotlight: Wesley Drake

Miles Davis, Editor October 28, 2025

The term “senioritis” is a term used to describe high school seniors that have a lack of motivation to excel or perform. While this term may apply to some seniors, it certainly doesn’t apply...

Dr. Beckley

Staff Spotlight: Assistant Principal Dr. Beckley

Evangelia Grivas, Writer October 24, 2025

Dr. Theresa Beckley is one of our assistant principals, as well as the IB coordinator at Atherton. Beckley was an undergraduate at Heidelberg College and majored in middle childhood education and interaction...

Gallrein Farms Lake and Train

Activities For A Fun Fall

Emily Derr, Writer October 20, 2025

The leaves are starting to yellow and crinkle. In others’ eyes is a sudden twinkle. Firepits are blowing embers into the air, and a sudden chill brings us a cardigan to wear. What does this mean? Fall...

Girls Volleyball Recap: 10/6-10/10

Girls Volleyball Recap: 10/6-10/10

Callie Thornton, Editor October 15, 2025

During the week of October 6-10, Athertons Volleyball team came back from fall break, ready for their next matches against Fairdale and South Oldham. Atherton faced Fairdale on Wednesday (10/8), taking...

Atherton Hosts Its Annual College Fair

Miles Davis, Editor October 14, 2025

Atherton hosted its college fair in the large gym on October 9 with over 50 colleges and universities represented. Students walked around and talked with admissions officers from various schools, including...

Wesley Buchanan (12) and Jackson Riddle (11) posing for a photo on Decades day.

The Process Of Spirit Week Themes

Walter Morison, Writer October 14, 2025

Spirit Week is a biannual tradition at Atherton High School, leading up to the Homecoming football and basketball game of their respective seasons.  Each year during Spirit Week, the student body attempts...

NHS Pin

NHS Chapter Welcomes New Members

Miles Davis, Editor October 10, 2025

Atherton's chapter of The National Honors Society welcomed its new members on September 25th. The induction ceremony, which took place in the auditorium, celebrated the addition of the class of 2027’s...

The Asks, Awws and Awkward Moments: HOCO Highlights

The Asks, Awws and Awkward Moments: HOCO Highlights

Lily Kolter October 10, 2025

This year's Homecoming was a rager! Atherton won against Eastern 28 - 0, and the homecoming dance was a hit! Rather you were with a date or just friends, everyone had so much fun at the tropical themed...

Dismissal Parking Lot Traffic Guidance

Anna Scherzer, Writer October 9, 2025

As of this year, many Atherton students are going with a new flow by means of the guidance of new parking lot attendants. Student drivers and car riders alike are adapting to new extended regulations...

Girls Volleyball Recap: 9/22- 9/26

Girls Volleyball Recap: 9/22- 9/26

Callie Thornton, Editor September 30, 2025

During the week of September 22-26, Atherton’s Volleyball team faced two tough matches, against PRP and Central. Atherton began the week against PRP, suffering a loss of 3-0 with set scores of 16-25,...

Girls Soccer Recap: Week of 9/15-9/20

Abbygail Milburn, Editor September 26, 2025

During the week of 9/15-9/20, Atherton girls soccer team had a winning streak of three the week against KCD, North Bullitt, and Eastern. Atherton Ravens had a home game, dominating the KCD Bearcats...

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