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NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Childrens Hospital
NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children’s Hospital
Ames High students leave the football field at the end of the walkout on Wednesday, March 1st.
Ames Middle and High School Students Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Lifeguard Equipment
Four New Physical Education Courses Added to The Ames High Registration Handbook
Ms. Polashek conducting the Ames High Orchestra in the fall of 2021.
Ms. Polashek: A Lifetime of Music
Ames Highs new auditorium
Ames High Theater’s New Life
Emily holding up her current best artwork, which she spent hours on
Teenager Dreams of Creating Something That Matters With Her Art
Sophia Hatcher throws a free throw at her club game in 2021.
High school athlete confesses about the life of playing basketball
Stefanie Day works at the printer at Sawyer Elementary.
Sawyer Elementary EA Stefanie Day Speaks About Staff Being Underappreciated
Frankie and Grace at church getting confirmed.
Roland-Story Freshman Shares What Life Is Like as a Christian Girl in 2022
English Teacher Mr. Webb enjoys hanging out with his colleagues.
Life of James Webb
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation – In a Nutshell
Camera: How To
Camera: How To
Sunday Ogunsola
Lagos to Ames and Back: Sunday Ogunsola
Mr. Johns, Ames High Schools principal starting this school year.
Introducing: Mr. Johns
Baku City Circuit
Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The State of Chelsea FC
The State of Chelsea FC
Lance Strolls Aston Martin car.
Race Recap: 2023 Australian Grand Prix
Real Madrid 5, Liverpool 2
Real Madrid 5, Liverpool 2
Patrick Mahomes Limps Onto Field, Should Athletes Be Playing While Injured?
Patrick Mahomes Limps Onto Field, Should Athletes Be Playing While Injured?
As Senate File 496 modifies provisions related to school district library programs, classics such as Toni Morrisons Beloved and Alice Walkers The Color Purple are pulled from classroom shelves.
Books Banned From Iowa Classrooms – What Does it Look Like at Ames High?
ESL students get a picture taken while learning a new vocabulary.
Ames High ESL teachers
Spanish exchange students at Ames High pose for a photo on their last night in Ames.
Ames High Welcomes Spanish Exchange Students
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation – In a Nutshell
live intentionally.
live intentionally.
The Right Thing To Do
The Right Thing To Do
What Were Listening to May 2023
What We’re Listening to May 2023
Amazons New Fulfillment Center Via : Scottish Gov.
Living In Excess
Opinion: There is No Such Thing as Responsible Animal Breeding
Opinion: There is No Such Thing as Responsible Animal Breeding
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Review: Did you know that theres a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Review: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Ames High WEB staff members hold their drinks from 1+1 in a circle. Photo by Lily Lupardus.
Tasty Tuesday: 1+1 Review
What We’re Listening To: December 2022
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
October 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
Oct. 2018 Shout
History of Shout
History of Shout
Shouting the New Leaders: Trinity and Jonathan
In Support of Folly
In Support of Folly
Shout: March, 2015
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As Senate File 496 modifies provisions related to school district library programs, classics such as Toni Morrisons Beloved and Alice Walkers The Color Purple are pulled from classroom shelves.
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Books Banned From Iowa Classrooms - What Does it Look Like at Ames High?
Charlotte Canny, News Editor • October 28, 2023

In the back corner of English teacher James Webb’s high school classroom is a collection of large reusable bags. They’re filled with books. “And...

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The greenhouse will give students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to biology. Students will be given the opportunity to curate plant species of their choice and be actively involved in every step of the process. This image was created with Canva.
AHS Introduces New Greenhouse Renovations
Sam Galindo, Opinion Editor • October 28, 2023

Many Ames students have noticed new facilities being constructed outside near the big lot, and surely they have asked themselves what these new...

Dr. Paul Numedahl works at his desk in the afternoon. Numedahl began his position in September and is planning to stay. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said.
AHS Welcomes New Principal Dr. Numedahl
Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2023

August 24th was not only the first day of school for returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors to Ames High, but for Ames High’s new principal,...

Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor • September 22, 2023

The Houston native’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Utopia, was released over a month ago, yet it still divides fans. From the first...

News
As Senate File 496 modifies provisions related to school district library programs, classics such as Toni Morrisons Beloved and Alice Walkers The Color Purple are pulled from classroom shelves.
Books Banned From Iowa Classrooms - What Does it Look Like at Ames High?
Charlotte Canny, News Editor • October 28, 2023
The greenhouse will give students the opportunity to take a hands-on approach to biology. Students will be given the opportunity to curate plant species of their choice and be actively involved in every step of the process. This image was created with Canva.
AHS Introduces New Greenhouse Renovations
Dr. Paul Numedahl works at his desk in the afternoon. Numedahl began his position in September and is planning to stay. “I’m not going anywhere,” he said.
AHS Welcomes New Principal Dr. Numedahl
Creator: Sylvain Liechti | Credit: MONUSCO/Sylvain Liechti
Batteries Kill: Slavery In The Congo
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Sports & Activities
Baku City Circuit
Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief • May 4, 2023
The State of Chelsea FC
The State of Chelsea FC
Lance Strolls Aston Martin car.
Race Recap: 2023 Australian Grand Prix
Real Madrid 5, Liverpool 2
Real Madrid 5, Liverpool 2
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Opinion
live intentionally.
live intentionally.
Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2023
The Right Thing To Do
The Right Thing To Do
Bennett Anderson • May 22, 2023
Features
ESL students get a picture taken while learning a new vocabulary.
Ames High ESL teachers
Ethel Navarro , Features editor • October 11, 2023
Spanish exchange students at Ames High pose for a photo on their last night in Ames.
Ames High Welcomes Spanish Exchange Students
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
David Lee Senior Column: Words, words, words. How to not lose meaning behind the words you write.
Inflation - In a Nutshell
Inflation - In a Nutshell
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A&E Reviews
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
Brody Lang, Sports and Activities Editor • September 22, 2023
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Frank Ocean Delivers Odd Coachella Performance
Review: Did you know that theres a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Review: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Ames High WEB staff members hold their drinks from 1+1 in a circle. Photo by Lily Lupardus.
Tasty Tuesday: 1+1 Review
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Multimedia
Camera: How To
Camera: How To
Humza Maqsood, Director of Multimedia
2021 Ames High School Time Capsule
Haley Reeves and Erin Murphy
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