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NHS 5k Fundraiser for Belin Blank Children's 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 High's 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
During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.
New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom
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
Colden Bray (#58), celebrates after making a stuff in the backfield during Ames High's "Little CyHawk" bout vs. City High.
The Ames High Football Team Faces Yet Another Coaching Change, Posing New Challenges for Senior Players
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
During classes, students are asked to store their phones in a caddy like the one pictured above. Some students opt to keep their phones in their backpacks.
New Ames High Policy Takes Phones Out of the Classroom
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
Jon Hart's 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 there's 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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Michael Vaclav
May 16, 2012

Ames High seniors clash with administration over pranks

Michael Vaclav
April 26, 2012

Quantum computers: don’t get your hopes up

Michael Vaclav
April 21, 2012

College stress hits Ames High

Michael Vaclav
April 5, 2012

Is the Universe a hologram?

Michael Vaclav
March 30, 2012

Locked courtyard doors anger students

Michael Vaclav
March 8, 2012
High school students stay single and positive

High school students stay single and positive

Michael Vaclav
February 22, 2012

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

Michael Vaclav
January 25, 2012

Madrigal is a strong tradition

Michael Vaclav
December 15, 2011

Resume Builders are Overrated

Michael Vaclav
November 16, 2011

Cafeteria Occupation

Michael Vaclav
October 27, 2011

Ian Warren

Michael Vaclav
October 6, 2011

Students and staff show support for local family

Michael Vaclav
September 19, 2011

Marketing class added

Michael Vaclav
September 19, 2011

Apocalypse to occur Saturday

Michael Vaclav
May 19, 2011

NFL lockout hurts players and fans

Michael Vaclav
April 29, 2011

Ames students invade France

Michael Vaclav
April 7, 2011

Ames High Timeline

Michael Vaclav
March 4, 2011

Packers overcome injuries to win the Super Bowl

Michael Vaclav
February 10, 2011

Glee Hype Needs to Cease

Michael Vaclav
January 21, 2011

North Grand Mall needs to shape up

Michael Vaclav
December 13, 2010

David Norton

Michael Vaclav
November 18, 2010

Daniel Heddendorf

Michael Vaclav
November 4, 2010

The Heddendorf Effect

Michael Vaclav
October 29, 2010

New regime brings changes to P.E.

Michael Vaclav
October 6, 2010

New Policies Get Students and Teachers Talking

Michael Vaclav
September 23, 2010

Where in the World is Former Janitor Bill Otto?

Michael Vaclav
September 23, 2010
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