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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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Sam’s Senior Column

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May 21, 2008

Kobe & Lebron, pack your bags

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May 20, 2008

I don’t understand

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May 5, 2008

Jason Raeyoungest superdelegate

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May 5, 2008

Democrats must stop killing democracy

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April 15, 2008

Welcome to Hell

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April 14, 2008

Priorities must be reexamined when trying to help students

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March 11, 2008

Randy Moss still keeping it real

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March 10, 2008

Maharishi Ua unique curriculum

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February 21, 2008

Postseason recapSwimmers 5th at State

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February 20, 2008

DON’T CALL ME LITTLE!!!

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January 29, 2008

Caucusing for a cause

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January 29, 2008

Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore

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December 18, 2007

The winners and the losersCy-Hawk edition

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December 18, 2007

Ben Swalla strives for excellence

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December 18, 2007

The winners and the losersSigning edition

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December 5, 2007

Winter’s (second) toughest sport: Winter sports consist of basketball, boys swimming, and wrestling. Each one has a little something different to offer: basketball is a great spectator sport, swimming is in the water, and wrestling is perfect for settling a dispute. Which is the most d

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December 5, 2007

Home sweet home

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December 4, 2007

Moral victoriesNot all they’re cracked up to be

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November 6, 2007

Sam on Samsthe best kids with the best names

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October 16, 2007

Golfers shock state, finish second

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October 11, 2007

Big time, big play

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October 11, 2007

Gameday with Tyler Clark

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September 26, 2007

Kanye right on time for Graduation

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September 25, 2007

Lunar Mini GolfWhere the players play

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May 21, 2007

NHS girl-boy ratio 174

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April 30, 2007

Iowans in professional sports

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April 30, 2007

Pride, others, sugercoat harsh reality

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March 30, 2007

Fundraiser organized for Duit’s father

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March 30, 2007

March madness!?!?!?: Don’t get mad…here are some bracketology tips from our resident varsity athlete

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March 8, 2007

Preparations begin for Bergman’s Birthday Bash

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March 8, 2007

The fountains of youth… and water

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February 15, 2007

Bending benjaminsBeckham’s newest hobby

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January 25, 2007

Bike path to Gilbo-town

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January 25, 2007

Strict budget rules result in school budget blues

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December 14, 2006

Men always win at Sport Clips: Junior Ross Hackerson and The WEB visit Ames’ newest hair salon

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December 14, 2006

Putting the athlete back in student-athlete: Why should athletes have to go to school?

Samuel Sophus Bird
November 17, 2006

Borat make for great offense and laughter

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November 16, 2006

No place to play for ballers or shot callers

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October 24, 2006

World War IIIBoys…

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October 24, 2006

Food and Liquor hits the shelves

Samuel Sophus Bird
September 21, 2006

Calculator gamers long for love

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September 21, 2006
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