Atlantic Mayor Dave Jones and the Atlantic City Council, Wednesday evening, paid tribute to the Atlantic Middle School/High School Archery Team, for their efforts at State. Clint Roland, Archery Coach, said there are about 60 students from the Middle School and High School are enrolled in the Archery Program. About one-third of those students and some of their parents attended the Council meeting.

Some of the dozens of members of the Atlantic MS/HS Archery Team and Coach Roland, along w/City Council members.

Roland said 37 team members were sent to the State Tournament this year. The Tournament was comprised primarily of underclassmen and a handful of young seniors “So we’re not losing a lot, we’re gaining.” Roland said also the team “Has done tremendous things, they’ve done tremendous work with support from the school system, from the community and everybody around, and we’re a growing program. It keeps flying along.”

Roland said also, that the kids work hard for about six-months out of the year on their skills, and “It’s a long season, but they trudge forward.” He also thanked Atlantic Police Chief Dave Erickson for driving the school bus to their last tournament in southern Iowa during an ice storm, and keeping the students safe.

He said “It’s a great program, these kids do a great job. I’m proud to be a part of it.” Roland has been coaching the team for the past four-years. The team is also coached by Justin Williams and Dent Petty.