Mayor’s Youth Committee or MYC is a club to involve youth in making decisions in the community. They have been around for 18 years. One issue that MYC takes pride in is getting the city to build the...

Last year, students and staff welcomed social studies teacher Leah Stearns to Ames High. Stearns classroom is nestled in a corner of the main hallway. Stearns is originally from Albia, Iowa, and now...

In a town lacking clothing stores due to “small-town” ideals, Ames clings tightly to its available selection. In perspective, the question of the best places to shop in Ames is highly dependent on...

For a High School administration, creating a fun and intriguing school environment can be a challenge. With the wild and oftentimes inappropriate nature that comes with a younger generation, the gap between...

Located deep in the heart of Ames High School, Mrs. Wede’s classroom, inherited from recently-retired Mrs. Quintero, is a haven of artistic expression and learning. Collage and drawing assignments cover...

AMES HIGH WEB EXCLUSIVE. The teachers want their students to be able to articulate what they’re doing, as they think students should be the voice of the class. Once the students can articulate their...

The new plus period has been a point of much debate and contention; however, no one in the general public seems to have any idea how it is supposed to work. “What we are trying to do is make sure...

They’re the few. The two. The faces of the Ames High “Varsity” Marching Band. And now, there’s a new, fresh face for Drum Major. Current Sophomore Kaitley Peterson is the new Drum Major. Now,...