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Beloved Leader: Meredith Kaltman has had a storied and lengthy career within Atlanta Public Schools in roles ranging from teacher, IT specialist and administrator. She has been at North Atlanta since 2013, most recently serving as the school’s indispensable school business manager.

[PHOTO] NAHS Bids Farewell to Business Administrator Meredith Kaltman

May 18, 2022
Superstar Student: Junior Shalom Montgomery embodies the determined and motivated spirit of the Warriors, excelling in North Atlantas IB program, sports teams, and extracurriculars.

[PHOTO] Shalom Montgomery: The Dedicated Dub Blueprint

March 7, 2022
Dialed In: Captain Brent Shannon (pictured) and the Dubs are ready for another shot at history this season.

[PHOTO] Dubs Soccer 2022: Reigning Regional Champs Have Their Eyes Set on History

February 2, 2022
Senior Spirit: In their last year as Warriors, seniors have been showing their school spirit at football games, knowing its their last year to make memories.

[PHOTO] Time Flies: Senioritis Spreading Among the Class of 2022

November 22, 2021
Mighty Marching Warriors: For North Atlantas band, a shortage in numbers does not correlate to a shortage in spirit.

[PHOTO] Marching Warriors Find Strength in Spirit, But Not in Numbers

November 18, 2021
Dedicated Dub: Senior captain Margaux Wade finishes strong high school volleyball career after playing in state playoffs

[PHOTO] North Atlanta Volleyball Legend: Margaux Wade

November 1, 2021
Locked in: Avery Horton looks to lead the Warriors on one last playoff ride as a Volleyball Dubs senior captain

[PHOTO] NAHS Senior Avery Horton is Taking her Volleyball Team on One Final Run

October 27, 2021
Football Coach James Aull, now in his second year as the Warrior head coach, has extensive head coaching experience at different stops along the way in an accomplished career.

[PHOTO] The Man Behind the Mighty Football Warriors: Coach James Aull

October 27, 2021
A Dub for the Dubs on Homecoming Weekend

[PHOTO] Football Dubs Tame the Wildcats in a Dominant Defensive Showing on Homecoming Night

September 17, 2021
Welcome Back Warriors: The Dubs show out in full luau attire to demonstrate their support at the first football game to have a student section in nearly two years. The Warriors took home the dub, winning the opening-season game 10-7 against Wheeler High School.

[PHOTO] Back and Better Than Ever: The Dubs Make a Glorious Return to Grady Stadium

September 10, 2021
A Cousin Remembered: Junior Evelyn Iwanicki and sophomore Tanner Adams hold a photo of their cousin Madeline Adams who died in 1992 at age 24, long before the current North Atlanta students were born. To honor the memory of their relative who died after a fight against blood cancer, the first cousins spearheaded a fund-raising campaign for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and in the process raised more than $100,000 to fight the disease that took their relative’s life.

Blood Ties: North Atlanta Students Raise Funds to Honor A Departed Cousin

April 12, 2021
The cheerleaders, rockin’ their new masks, gave it their all!

Photo Essay: Wire Staff Photographer Captures Westlake Game – Featuring Fans!

November 13, 2020
Supportive Seniors: Shown above from left to right are seniors Julia Naphin, Katie Jacobus, Carter Law, Anders Roth, Ellie Evans, and Eve Smith. These seniors were able to secure the very scarce tickets and support the Dubs in their game against Westlake High School.

[PHOTO] Dub Fans Take the “L” In Wake of Cruel Ticket Shortage

November 11, 2020
Syre Stewart, Senior, Corner Back lining up for the play.

[PHOTO] North Atlanta Demolishes Arch Rival Grady for Second Win in COVID Season

October 1, 2020
A big thumbs up from sophomore wide receiver Deshawn Merritt. When asked about his first game during this pandemic, he says “I don’t know how it feels when the offense scores or when defense gets a stop and all you hear are the fans cheering.” But he appreciates the opportunity. “It was a great experience for me, because it was my first varsity game.”

Photo Essay: A Wire Staff Photographer Captures the Dubs’ Big Win   

September 25, 2020
Wait No More: After many years as backup behind durable Dubs quarterback Wiley Hartley, this year senior Jack O’Kelley gets his turn behind center. A big challenge for the team leader will be leading the Warriors through a pandemic-impacted season.

[PHOTO] Warriors’ Jack O’Kelley Finally Getting His Chance at Quarterback

September 18, 2020
For The Dubs: All season long, senior quarterback Jack O’Kelley and his teammates will be tested by a new region schedule and by pandemic-related challenges. O’Kelly is one of several standouts expected to lead the Warriors during their 2020 gridiron campaign.

[PHOTO] North Atlanta Football Players to Watch in 2020

September 10, 2020
Senior Citizens: No matter what the year holds in store for North Atlanta’s seniors, the Class of 2021 is going to keep moving forward in the most unique last school year in the history of the school.

[PHOTO] Class Act: Indomitable Seniors Keep Traditions In the Pandemic Era

September 8, 2020
Playing Clean: Warrior football stars must take extra precautions on the field to remain safe during their season.

[PHOTO] Invisible Foe: Warriors Football Tackle Covid Challenges

September 9, 2020
Photo Finish: Picture Day 2019 runners Payton Jones and Russell Makepeace make sure each student gets in line to take their photos for the yearbook.

[PHOTO] Say Cheese: Picture Day 2019 Was the Ultimate Photo Challenge

September 23, 2019
Thumbs-up: A Cady Studios photographer smiles for the Warrior Wire cameras between photos.

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Smile for the Camera: A group of sophomores await their turn to get the perfect shot

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Hard at work: Picture day runners Payton Jones and Russel Makepeace make sure each class gets their picture taken.

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Say Cheese: Junior Matt Love smiles big as he gets his picture taken

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Picture Perfect: Sophomore Judith Shuelleser and Junior Alexandra Jarrard look their best for their spot in the yearbook.

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A Little to the Left: A sophomore student poses for the camera. “I hope I didn’t have anything in my teeth,” he said.

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Smiles Ready!: Sophomores Aislin Ward, Avery Horton, and Julie Barfield gear up to take their yearbook photos.

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One Final Picture Day: Seniors Mya Andrews, Queen Smith, and Trevian Mason get ready to take their last school pictures.

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Caretaker: Wide receiver, Trey Harris, leads the way with a strong block for quarterback, Wiley Hartley, on a first down run.

[PHOTO] North Atlanta Knocks off Grady in Football for Third Straight Year

August 29, 2019
New Year: Junior Ned Coleman was proud of his team for starting the season off with a win. “The first win of the 2019-2020 school year was well earned.”

[PHOTO] Dubs Look Strong in Pre-Season Win Over Westminster

August 27, 2019
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