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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
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
Sophia Hatcher throws a free throw at her club game in 2021.
High school athlete confesses about the life of playing basketball
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
Mr. Johns, Ames High Schools principal starting this school year.
Introducing: Mr. Johns
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
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
Conchas, a Mexican sweet bread topped with colored sugar, sit in a display case in the center of Rinconcito Hispanos grocery section. They are one of the many hispanic specialty items sold at the store.
Pupusas and Community: Rinconcito Hispano
Seniors pose for a group photo on their first day of senior year in school facilities. Photo by Building Minds School.
Exploring Excellence: Inside Building Minds School, an English Education System outside the U.S.
Jabari Hinson (middle) stands with his teammates before a tournament—photo by Adam Atkinson.
Grappling Greatness: Jabari Hinson
As of Feb 26 2024, 1.9 million Palestinians have been displaced since the Israeli siege of Gaza. Photo by Mohammed Ibrahim on Unsplash.
Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
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
What Were Listening to May 2023
What We’re Listening to May 2023
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
What We’re Listening To: December 2022
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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Leola Almquist

Leola Almquist, Features Editor

Leola is a senior who joined The WEB in early 2021. She spends her days running, biking, and driving around listening to music.

All content by Leola Almquist
Done

Done

Leola Almquist
May 23, 2022
Retirement: Monica Behning

Retirement: Monica Behning

Leola Almquist, Features Editor
April 22, 2022
Lily Lupardus enjoyed using Lockwoods typewriter to produce this articles title.

Tasty Tuesday: Lockwood Review

Sam Keenan, Varun Prasanna, Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Leola Almquist, Humza Maqsood, Joshua Casady, Bennett Anderson, and Sofia Mamakos
March 10, 2022
Girls Wrestling on the Rise

Girls Wrestling on the Rise

Leola Almquist, Features Editor
February 28, 2022
A Semester in Ames

A Semester in Ames

Leola Almquist, Features Editor
January 5, 2022
The Web staff sits down at Starbucks to pass judgement upon their seasonal drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Starbucks Review

Calia Alexe, Jack Wanamaker, Leola Almquist, Sofia Mamakos, Sophia Cordoba, Sam Keenan, Varun Prasanna, and Humza Maqsood
November 30, 2021
Ames girls and coaches cradle their trophy.

Ames Cross Country Impresses at State

Leola Almquist, Features Editor
November 13, 2021
The Web staff sits down inside Daytime Diner for a taste of their food and drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Daytime Review

Calia Alexe, Leola Almquist, Bennett Anderson, Sophia Cordoba, Sam Keenan, Lily Lupardus, Humza Maqsood, Sofia Mamakos, and Varun Prasanna
November 2, 2021
Ling Bai poses with her flowers after being awarded homecoming queen.

Ling Sting

Leola Almquist, Editor
October 21, 2021
The Web staff poses outside Burgies with hands full of drinks.

Tasty Tuesday: A Burgie’s Review

Sophia Cordoba, Lily Lupardus, Jack Wanamaker, Bennett Anderson, Humza Maqsood, Leola Almquist, Varun Prasanna, Calia Alexe, and Sam Keenan
October 19, 2021
Mr. Grapp in his classroom.

Mr. Grapp: The Start of a Teaching Journey

Leola Almquist, Editor
September 24, 2021
Photo credit: ACSD

Mr. Fedders: Ames High’s New Activities Director

Jack Wanamaker and Leola Almquist
September 24, 2021
Mr. Gorman

Gorman the Great

Leola Almquist, Editor
June 10, 2021
Mr. Schmidt

Mr. Schmidt: The Road Home

Leola Almquist, Editor
June 7, 2021
Mrs.Dieter

[Photo] Dieter: A Farewell Song

Varun Prasanna, A&E Editor
June 7, 2021
Senior Tate Zalasky jumping 6´5´´ in the High Jump event

Ames Track and Field Takes on the Drake Relays

Erin Murphy and Leola Almquist
April 28, 2021
More than Farming

More than Farming

Leola Almquist, Editor
April 18, 2021
Cool finds corner

Ames´ New Independent Book Store: Dog-Eared Books

Haley Reeves, Erin Murphy, and Leola Almquist
April 1, 2021
Image by Amy Hirschi and Pixabay

A Note on Typing Notes

Leola Almquist, Editor
March 4, 2021
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