Echosmith Concert
Maddie Funk, Reporter
March 7, 2016
On Tuesday, February 10th, the Californian band of 4 siblings, Echosmith, kicked off their tour in Ames at the Memorial Union. I have never been a huge fan of the band, but tickets were only 20 dollars, and I’ll go see famous people for only 20 dollars. Before showing up, I didn't really know what...
Ames High Girls Track
Maddie Funk, Reporter
May 12, 2015
This spring, the girls track team is back and working harder than ever. After a good start to the season, many girls qualified for not only individual events in the Drake Relays, but some relay teams qualified as well. In the past few weeks, the girls have had 2 second place finishes and won their last...
How to prepare for AP exams
Maddie Funk, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2015
Sitting in class today, I realized just how close AP exams actually are. This got me thinking about some strategies that are crucial for getting that easy 5 that you want. Even more crucial than some crucial chicken tendies. There are many methods for studying, and this is the one i prefer to take. When...
The Day the Music Died
Maddie Funk, Reporter
April 15, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015. A day that will live in infamy. Zayn Malik, one of the 5 members of One Direction, announced that he was leaving the band. The star stated that he was leaving because he wanted to be a normal 22-year-old and live a more private and relaxing life. I highly doubt this will be...
Ames High travels Coast to Costa
Maddie Funk, Reporter
March 30, 2015
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 the beach and hanging out with friends, but it actually let students explore science and learn in...
Sabrinna $wegelheimer
Maddie Funk, Reporter
March 10, 2015
If you attend Ames high, it is very likely that you have been exposed to the eccentric attitude of sophomore student Sabrinna Hegelheimer. Perhaps you have seen someone in a mismatched outfit singing really loudly in the halls. Or maybe you have seen a fast blur go by in the pool or on the soccer field....
Echosmith Concert
Maddie Funk, Reporter
February 23, 2015
On Tuesday, February 10th, the Californian band of 4 siblings, Echosmith, kicked off their tour here in Ames at the Memorial Union. I have never been a huge fan of the band, but tickets were only 20 dollars, and I’ll go see famous people for 20 dollars. Before showing up, I didn't really know what...
Hatred in our halls
February 12, 2015
Hate. A weak word for a strong way of life. U. Acronym for you. Combined these two words express the most common feeling seen and understood everyday in the hallways of Ames High. Why do we hate everyone and everyone each other? It is the common attitude that spreads through students heart’s everyday....
Dairy Queen: Fan food, not fast food for AHS students?
Maddie Funk, Reporter
January 28, 2015
If you are a high schooler in Ames, it’s easy to admit that the town doesn't have much to offer when it comes to entertainment. Often acquiring the nickname “Lames,” it’s no secret that the bar is set low for this town. If you go out with friends, it’s most likely that you will end up getting...
Erin Murphy, Reporter
March 3, 2020
Don’t just stand there, bust a move! Everyone can dance when it comes to a party, but not everyone can do it while being competitively judged. Some may say that dance is...
Erik Nelson, Reporter
February 25, 2020
Precision. Fluidity. Large hair. The mysteries and secrets of Irish dancing are held within unassuming senior Sam Johnson. Already an accomplished and active student, you...