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

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The WEB
Madeline Topf

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief

Mixmaster

Adorer of Birkenstocks, with or without socks

Daryl’s cone picker-upper and goal putter-awayer

Eater of fine Donuts

Ligature hoarder

I hate you, Robert Bingham

Not Jewish, but I enjoy puns

Editor in CHIEF

 

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Obnoxious bra-burning feminist

Pants queen

Fitness

 

Well….. That’s just a poem about ME I hope you like it! It is all the letters of my name and each word starts with a letter of my name, but each word also describes me! It is like my name represents what is actually ME and not just my name! How cool! Remember, there are big ships and little ships but the best kind of ships are FRIENDSHIPS!

 

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Madeline Topfs senior column

Madeline Topf’s senior column

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2014

Nick Ellis’ undercover life

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
April 12, 2014
Gretchen Kramer shatters her horizons in semester abroad

Gretchen Kramer shatters her horizons in semester abroad

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
February 18, 2014
The true meaning of Hanukkah

The true meaning of Hanukkah

Madeline Topf, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2013
Promoting dialogue on GMOs

Promoting dialogue on GMOs

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
November 5, 2013
Eight ways the government shutdown affects you

Eight ways the government shutdown affects you

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2013
Seniors Moriah Cooper and Jessica Harvey use their laptops in class

What can “they” see?

Madeline Topf, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2013
Alex Huang

Second Huang receives Presidential Scholar Award

Madeline Topf
May 20, 2013
Ah, Summer

Summer is the winter of July

Madeline Topf
May 19, 2013
Senior Rob Bingham

Buffalo Wild Wings Challenges

Madeline Topf
May 3, 2013

French school fun

Madeline Topf
April 19, 2013

Maria Wohlsdorf doesn’t wear shoes

Madeline Topf
April 8, 2013

Does Ames High have an environment of belonging?

Madeline Topf
March 11, 2013

Feminist power: Mirror project

Madeline Topf
March 4, 2013

Rich in New York: Why I love Gossip Girl

Madeline Topf
February 11, 2013

Rich in NY: Why I love Gossip Girl

Madeline Topf
February 10, 2013

Girl’s P.E. locker room is atrocious

Madeline Topf
January 28, 2013

25 Days of Movie Madness

Madeline Topf
December 18, 2012

Thanksgiving Throughout the World

Madeline Topf
November 19, 2012

I would live in a railingless world

Madeline Topf
November 8, 2012

Ray Peterson knows what’s up

Madeline Topf
October 26, 2012

The gist of Twist

Madeline Topf
October 26, 2012

American Idol spices things up

Madeline Topf
October 4, 2012

The debate continues: Is cheerleading a sport?

Madeline Topf
September 17, 2012

Carr Pool will be remembered

Madeline Topf
May 20, 2012

Hard to Starboard: Style of the Titanic

Madeline Topf
April 29, 2012

Sidebar: Yoga Poses

Madeline Topf
April 27, 2012

Yoga

Madeline Topf
April 27, 2012

Lacrosse is Fashion

Madeline Topf
April 8, 2012

Style Watch– Column

Madeline Topf
March 9, 2012

Vera Zhao is The Artist

Madeline Topf
March 7, 2012

Vocal Hashtags

Madeline Topf
February 15, 2012
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