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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
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
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
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.
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
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For High School Newspapers, Print is the Answer
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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
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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
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The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB
The student newspaper of, by, and for Ames High School.

The WEB
Lily Lupardus

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief

Lily is a senior who currently serves as Editor-in-Chief. On campus, she has been involved in band, pep band, and orchestra. She enjoys watching soccer and Formula 1, driving her friends around Ames, and sailing in the summers.

If you ever stop by Ames, Iowa, she recommends you try the Cuban sandwich at Cafe Beaudelaire in Campustown. Get it with yucca fries, too.

 

All content by Lily Lupardus
live intentionally.

live intentionally.

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2023
Ames High WEB staff members hold their drinks from 1+1 in a circle. Photo by Lily Lupardus.

Tasty Tuesday: 1+1 Review

Lily Lupardus, David Lee, Celeste Symons, Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, Bennett Anderson, and Aaron Perrotte
May 11, 2023
Baku City Circuit

Race Recap: 2023 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Is Graduating Early Worth It?

Is Graduating Early Worth It?

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
May 4, 2023
Lance Strolls Aston Martin car.

Race Recap: 2023 Australian Grand Prix

Lily Lupardus and Kristin Eggert
April 11, 2023
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

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2023
David Lee 23 speaks at the March 1st Spectrum (AHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance), SACRE (Students Advocating for Civil Rights Education), and Iowa WTF protest against anti-LGBTQ legislation.

[Photo] Non-Citizen High School Student Struggles to Receive Aid When Applying to Colleges

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, WEB Reporter
March 17, 2023
Ames High Police stand outside Ames High during February 6th Shelter-In-Place.

[Photo] Shelter-In-Place Result of Anonymous Robo-Call

Chantal de Macedo Eulenstein, WEB Reporter
February 27, 2023
Ms. Polashek conducting the Ames High Orchestra in the fall of 2021.

Ms. Polashek: A Lifetime of Music

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023
Ames Highs new auditorium

Ames High Theater’s New Life

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2022
WEB Staff member Elaina Johnson entering Little Woods tea shop on Main Street

Tasty Tea-Day: Little Woods Review

Lily Lupardus, Elaina Johnson, Bennett Anderson, Ellyn Foglesong, and Celeste Symons
November 21, 2022
Fall-themed cookies baked and decorated by Ms. Hunt

Ms. Hunt: Behind The Scenes at Ames High

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2022
Katie Lindgren Photography

Mr. Tipping: Ames High’s Newest Band Director

Lily Lupardus, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2022
Roe and the Right to Privacy

Roe and the Right to Privacy

Lily Lupardus, News Editor
May 23, 2022
David Lee directs the crowd of students on the walkout path.

Ames High Walkout: Iowa WTF?

Sophia Cordoba and Lily Lupardus
April 26, 2022
All Your Daylight Saving Questions, Answered

All Your Daylight Saving Questions, Answered

Lily Lupardus, News Editor
March 29, 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
Ames High Welcomes Long-Term Orchestra Substitute

Ames High Welcomes Long-Term Orchestra Substitute

Lily Lupardus, News Editor
February 28, 2022
The Ames School Board meeting on December 14, 2021

School Board Decides Against SRO’s, Ames High Students Speak

Lily Lupardus, News Editor
January 10, 2022

Becker, Smith and Winfrey Win Seats on Ames School Board

Lily Lupardus, News Editor
November 19, 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
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
Voters gathered to hear from School Board candidates at the Ames Public Library on October 14th.

Candidates Answer Questions at Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Sophia Cordoba and Lily Lupardus
October 18, 2021
Seven school board candidates sat down at the Ames Public Library to answer voters questions.

Meet the Candidates

Sophia Cordoba and Lily Lupardus
October 11, 2021
Mr. Landhauser sitting at his desk in his classroom.

Mr. Landhauser: From Marshalltown to Ames

Lily Lupardus, Reporter
September 23, 2021
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