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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
Photo session for DECA. Photo by leelandphoto
A Journey Through DECA
Elizabeth Brenneman sits and poses at her desk. Brenneman seeks to create an environment in her classroom where all students, regardless of skill level, can feel empowered.
Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Brenneman
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Sylvie McConnell showing off her skills at the fall cheer showcase before her state performance. Photo by Ryan Renger.
Athlete by Nature, Cheerleader by Choice.
Emily holding up her current best artwork, which she spent hours on
Teenager Dreams of Creating Something That Matters With Her Art
Senior Akshay Sarda raises his hand to answer a journal prompt provided by the RULER curriculum. RULER aims to provide students with the tools needed to regulate their emotions beyond high school.
New Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Seeks to Create More Positive School Environment
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
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
Jack Wynter shoots a free throw against Marshalltown. Photo by Mary Greenfield.
Little Cyclones Dismantle Bobcats to Cap Off Action-Packed Senior Night
Key Club secretary Carissa Andorf and Key Club editor Wenjun Liu pose for a photo at ICON, the Key Club International Convention in Anaheim, California in 2022.
Club Spotlight: Key Club Q&A
Herrera awaiting his Quarter Final matchup at the Super 32 Wrestling Tournament on October 22, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Photo by Allyson Schwab
Ames High Transfer Denied Athletic Eligibility
Baku City Circuit
Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Clockwise beginning from top left: Kirstin Sullivan, Teresa Testroet, Joel Sullivan, Sonja Hayes. Created with Canva.
Celebrating Ames High School’s Retiring Staff
Photo session for DECA. Photo by leelandphoto
A Journey Through DECA
Senior Akshay Sarda raises his hand to answer a journal prompt provided by the RULER curriculum. RULER aims to provide students with the tools needed to regulate their emotions beyond high school.
New Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Seeks to Create More Positive School Environment
EAST volunteers work through a math worksheet with elementary school students as Akshay Sarda, one of the leaders of EAST, observes.
Club Spotlight: EAST Q&A
Elizabeth Brenneman sits and poses at her desk. Brenneman seeks to create an environment in her classroom where all students, regardless of skill level, can feel empowered.
Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Brenneman
Jon Harts Party School seeks to challenge the elitism surrounding college admissions. While entertaining, it falls short of thorough criticism. Cover art by Siori Kitajima.
“Safety School” or Blessing in Disguise? Rating: 6.8/10
Photos by Hector Vivas, Scott Garfitt, The Brown Daily Herald, and Gustavo Dudamel.
What We’re Listening to: May 2024
Print has diminished in value as the world has moved online, yet they remain a valuable resource for engagement in a high school setting. Created with Canva.
For High School Newspapers, Print is the Answer
live intentionally.
live intentionally.
The Right Thing To Do
The Right Thing To Do
Photos by Hector Vivas, Scott Garfitt, The Brown Daily Herald, and Gustavo Dudamel.
What We’re Listening to: May 2024
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
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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Katie Upah’s Senior Column

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May 20, 2013
UNI

Where I see myself

Katie Upah
May 10, 2013

Recent tragedies

Katie Upah
April 19, 2013

Students act it up with senior one-acts

Katie Upah
April 8, 2013

Spanish students gear up for Spain trip

Katie Upah
March 11, 2013

Excuses to celebrate

Katie Upah
March 1, 2013

Creative writing club encourages students to take risks

Katie Upah
February 18, 2013

Single Awareness Day

Katie Upah
February 7, 2013

Speech club offers variety of opportunities

Katie Upah
January 28, 2013

Submit to Scratch Pad: Editorial board craves submissions

Katie Upah
December 17, 2012

Hyeon Kang

Katie Upah
December 17, 2012

N’Sync > One Direction

Katie Upah
December 7, 2012

Socks ‘n stocks

Katie Upah
November 19, 2012

Wisdom teeth surgery: What’s the hype?

Katie Upah
November 19, 2012

Bingo in its finest form

Katie Upah
November 19, 2012

Why are you dressed so scary?

Katie Upah
October 24, 2012

Andie Newell

Katie Upah
October 12, 2012

A sign of hope: new sign language program

Katie Upah
October 12, 2012

Patrick Donovan

Katie Upah
September 13, 2012

The cold truth: getting a job is hard

Katie Upah
April 27, 2012

Real talk: getting a job is hard

Katie Upah
April 27, 2012

AP Exams are approaching

Katie Upah
April 26, 2012

Kony creates a commotion

Katie Upah
April 5, 2012
Hannah Yang

Hannah Yang

Katie Upah
February 15, 2012

The halls are alive with the sound of music

Katie Upah
January 25, 2012

Final exams schedule will require adjustment

Katie Upah
December 16, 2011

School garden blossoms into reality

Katie Upah
November 16, 2011

Costumes remain a BOOming tradition

Katie Upah
October 27, 2011

Trigger-Fish swims to the top

Katie Upah
October 6, 2011

Students Lose their Freedom of Food

Katie Upah
September 19, 2011

Summer movie preview

Katie Upah
May 18, 2011

Vegetarianism is hard to beet

Katie Upah
April 29, 2011

Softball squad strives for success

Katie Upah
April 28, 2011

A little Q & A with sophomore Melissa Jones

Katie Upah
April 8, 2011

Marilyn Hanson: Expert Mathematician in the Math Study Center

Katie Upah
March 4, 2011
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