On certain days, when one wanders into the Ames High School Media Center during third period, the mellow soothing sound of a cello fills the room. The source of this calming classical music is not a stereo,...

I believe in seizing opportunities to broaden my horizons. Gaining new experiences and knowledge enriches and adds flavor to my life. Meeting new people, discovering interesting clubs and attending unique...

Senior Alex Boeke is not your average Prom Court member. He is a self-described “cynical misanthrope with a romantic side.” (That refers to romanticism, “not necessarily girls.”)...

Nowadays there are many sources of stress for high school students, not the least of which is school itself. During the past year, several significant changes at Ames High School have increased the amount...

By now, clear rectangular plastic tubs with “ SPAD ” or “ Scratch Pad ” scrawled on them have appeared in all the English classrooms. Submission season for Scratch...

Winter brings months of freezing temperatures and chilling winds. Even puffy down coats, fur-covered boots, wool mittens, thick scarves and Eskimo hats cannot fully defend against numb fingers and chapped...

The number one fear of Americans is public speaking. Before you shake your head in disbelief, consider this: in 1973, the Sunday Times of London, after conducting a survey of 3000 Americans, found that...

Last Monday, students headed to the gym to attend an assembly in which candidates for 08-09 Student Council co-presidents delivered their speeches. Fellow students lined up on both sides of the hallway...

This year, from May 11-17, Ames High freshman Peter Yin will be attending the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Atlanta, Georgia. With nearly $4 million in prizes and scholarships,...

With the coming of spring and warmer weather, the Ames High tennis courts are once again busy with activity. Tennis season has started. For the AHS Girls Tennis team, the season started even before Spring...