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Ames High's Debate team at a tournament.
Ames High’s Debate Program Faces Uncertainty
A person holds up a sign that reads, "Protect Trans Kids." Transgender students have felt increasingly targeted by legislation that limits their rights. Photo licensed through creative commons.
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Gender Identity as a Protected Class
Piece and Freedom Bakery's menu hangs above the store's front counter. The bakery aims to bring a taste of Ukraine to Ames.
Piece and Freedom Bakery Brings a Piece of Ukraine to Ames
A desk in one of the AMES Center's therapeutic classrooms. The chairs are made of plastic and extremely heavy, one of the room's features meant to foster a safer learning environment for the students it serves.
AMES Center Provides New Opportunities to Students Amid Confusion Regarding Center’s Purpose
Students and family members explore various cultural booths at the Ames High Culture Fair.
The Return of Ames High’s Culture Fair
Ames High's Debate team at a tournament.
Ames High’s Debate Program Faces Uncertainty
A collage of some of my favorite moments from this year on The Web.
A Final Farewell
Piece and Freedom Bakery's menu hangs above the store's front counter. The bakery aims to bring a taste of Ukraine to Ames.
Piece and Freedom Bakery Brings a Piece of Ukraine to Ames
Here is me during the season, proudly representing Ames High, not just the school, but all of you, and everybody who proudly resides in this small city, at one of the biggest tournaments of the year, the Ed Winger Invite.
Senior Column: Be Grateful for Ames High
Fight the Long Defeat
Fight the Long Defeat
Fin DeLisi made his first appearance of his senior season versus Valley, the current (as of 5/6/25) #1 ranked team in 4A, where the Little Cyclones won 1-0, with DeLisi keeping a clean sheet.
It’s Been a Long Wait for DeLisi, But Now He Has His Shot
The Ames High Boys' Basketball team saw a great campaign end against the eventual champions Valley. The Little Cyclones lost a heartbreaker, wrapping up an incredible 21-3 season while being viewed as underdogs throughout the state of Iowa. Photo found via Luke Brekke's Instagram.
The True Definition of a Team: A Camaraderie of Selflessness Led to an Outstanding Season
Ames High cheerleaders performing at Wells Fargo. Photo by Ames High cheer coach.
Ames High 2025 All-State Cheerleaders
Jackson Winkey (left) and Cole Martin (right) are two of the key seniors leaving the program at the end of this year, the two are pictured celebrating Martin's semi-final appearance with Coach Andy Fecht (far right).
Pioneers, Record Breakers, Top Talents, and Stories of Growth Like No Other: The Wrestling Class of 2025
Ames High dance team poses at their annual showcase, held in the Ames gymnasium. Photo Credits to: Luis Rodriguez, Rodspecs Visuals.
It’s Not Just a Sport, It’s a Family
A person holds up a sign that reads, "Protect Trans Kids." Transgender students have felt increasingly targeted by legislation that limits their rights. Photo licensed through creative commons.
Iowa Becomes First State to Remove Gender Identity as a Protected Class
A collage of some of my favorite moments from this year on The Web.
A Final Farewell
Fight the Long Defeat
Fight the Long Defeat
A photo taken of me at prom in Des Moines in front of the Iowa state capitol. Senior year has made me realize how beautiful Iowa is, and has made me question my unrelenting desire to leave the state.
Love Iowa a Little More
Senior column: My final chapter (of high school)
Senior column: My final chapter (of high school)
You: an honest review of the final season
You: an honest review of the final season
Adolescence; Who’s At Fault For Failing Teens?
The WEB covered everything from sports to politics in an action-packed 2024-25 school year.
The WEB “Wrapped!”
What We're Listening To - May 2025
What We’re Listening To – May 2025
A Minecraft Movie Review
A Minecraft Movie Review
Winter Tidings
Winter Tidings
2019 October Comic
October 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
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Green Week in Review

Anuradha Gore
May 20, 2013
credit~ Royal Oak

End of year celebrations

Anuradha Gore
May 10, 2013

iQuiz Wars consumes AHS

Anuradha Gore
May 1, 2013

AHS gets excited for Gatsby

Anuradha Gore
April 10, 2013

New Miyazaki Movie

Anuradha Gore
March 26, 2013

Girls Tennis Preview

Anuradha Gore
February 20, 2013

Why is it so hard to make a lunch?

Anuradha Gore
November 20, 2012
Tommy Pitcher

Tommy Pitcher

Anuradha Gore
November 20, 2012

Harry Potter Club brings magic back to AHS

Anuradha Gore
November 20, 2012

Upcoming Election divides Ames high students

Anuradha Gore
October 24, 2012

Grey’s Anatomy sweeps away pre-season blues

Anuradha Gore
October 22, 2012

New Math Teacher at Ames High

Anuradha Gore
September 13, 2012

Junior nostalgia

Anuradha Gore
May 22, 2012

Victor Wang!

Anuradha Gore
April 26, 2012

How cute is Too Cute?!

Anuradha Gore
April 6, 2012

Rache Kim, Freshman Extraordinaire

Anuradha Gore
March 8, 2012

American Junior Academy of Science

Anuradha Gore
March 8, 2012
Hunger Games preview

Hunger Games preview

Anuradha Gore
February 15, 2012

Barclays Premier League

Anuradha Gore
January 25, 2012

Nutcracker ballet revamps spirits

Anuradha Gore
December 16, 2011

Nutcracker performances liven up Christmas spirit

Anuradha Gore
December 16, 2011

Multicultural Thanksgiving at Ames High

Anuradha Gore
November 16, 2011

Econ Club at AHS

Anuradha Gore
October 27, 2011

English Department Changes

Anuradha Gore
October 6, 2011

Vera Zhao

Anuradha Gore
October 6, 2011

Max Chu

Anuradha Gore
September 20, 2011
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