When I was a freshman, I walked into Ames High with a packed schedule and long, highlighted hair.  My parents drove me to soccer practice, to piano lessons, and to youth group. It was routine and it was...

“You know, it’s actually kind of bittersweet,” said senior Hari Sivaskandan, “... thinking about how fast this last show went by.” Ames High drama department is put on “The Gifted Program”...

I had popped into Brekke’s for a last minute request for scholarship supplements (procrastination is bad, don’t do it.) A few students remained to ask questions about a project and I didn’t want...

Junior Jill Zmolek has been involved with theater productions for a majority of her life. She is most known for her presence on AHS SHOUT and primary leads in the winter musical. Zmolek also participated...

Over spring break, 14 sophomores went on a science trip to Costa Rica. The trip was organized through the company Worldstrides. It would be easy to think that this trip would be filled with down time on...

On February 28th, AHS will be hosting its first ever Dance Marathon. The event will take place from 8:00-11:30pm. Tickets are $5.00 and are available for purchase during the week and at the door, everyone...

Last year, Hannah Mumm and I ran for student council presidents. We were super excited about having the chance to take leadership roles in the school which we’ve both grown up in. When the election...

Getting a time when senior twins Kira and Livvi Mann aren’t busy with school, sports, work, and other activities is almost as hard as deciding which of the many Mann twin stories to share. “What...

Two AHS WEB staff members, Joel Devick and Anna Ogilvie reflect on the upcoming Super Bowl as fans of both teams. Ogilvie: My whole life I’ve been a Patriots fan. Even though I’ve grown up in Ames,...