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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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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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Serena Paulson, Managing Editor

First things first, she’s the realest. The “realest” managing editor alongside the ever so fancy Shin. Serena “sweg” Paulson is all ‘bout dat lyfe. “Dat lyfe” referring to her involvement in cheerleading, National Honor Society, and lifeguarding at Ames Furman Aquatic Center. Serena is a senior at Ames High.

 

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Not a calm person but my name is Serene-a

Not a calm person but my name is Serene-a

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
May 12, 2015
Greek or Geek?

Greek or Geek?

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
April 27, 2015
How PDA destroys health

How PDA destroys health

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2015
50 Shades of Grey

50 Shades of Grey

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
April 17, 2015
Gibbons

Gibbons

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
April 14, 2015

Death by wisdom teeth removal

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
March 31, 2015
Teen Parenthood

Teen Parenthood

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
March 17, 2015
Cosby quote mishap

Cosby quote mishap

Stephanie Shin and Serena Paulson
March 10, 2015
Khakis

Khakis

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
February 17, 2015
E-cigarettes: a threat to public health?

E-cigarettes: a threat to public health?

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
February 10, 2015
Competitive Clendenens

Competitive Clendenens

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
February 7, 2015
Women vs. Society

Women vs. Society

Serena Paulson, Jenny Zhou, and
January 14, 2015
New Year Nonsense

New Year Nonsense

Stephanie Shin and Serena Paulson
January 14, 2015

Bar La Tosca

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
January 12, 2015
Nut-cracking down on finals

Nut-cracking down on finals

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
December 8, 2014
Old people problems that will soon be yours

Old people problems that will soon be yours

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
November 26, 2014
AbBAE Berryhill

AbBAE Berryhill

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
November 13, 2014
Review of a book about romantically inclined math

Review of a book about romantically inclined math

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
October 28, 2014
Emme Peters: diving into DMs (pools)

Emme Peters: diving into DM’s (pools)

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
October 15, 2014
Battle of the sexes

Battle of the sexes

Serena Paulson, Aaron Marner, and
September 30, 2014
Lets talk about sex

Let’s talk about sex

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
September 17, 2014

VEISHEA is a forever no-go

Serena Paulson, Managing Editor
September 2, 2014
Hot or Not- Body Image use in Music and Media

Hot or Not- Body Image use in Music and Media

Serena Paulson and Stephanie Shin
September 2, 2014

Staff retirement: Margaret Strasser

Serena Paulson, Reporter
May 20, 2014

Riots

Serena Paulson, Reporter
April 27, 2014
Prom rejection at its finest

Prom rejection at its finest

Serena Paulson, Reporter
March 28, 2014
High school relationships

High school relationships

Stephanie Shin and Serena Paulson
February 21, 2014
Slam poetry: rebel child of traditional poetry

Slam poetry: rebel child of traditional poetry

Lauren Gentile and Serena Paulson
February 18, 2014

Winter sports

Serena Paulson, Reporter
December 27, 2013

Pink Week

Serena Paulson, Reporter
October 29, 2013

State sports

Serena Paulson, Reporter
October 27, 2013
Death of Cory Monteith

Death of Cory Monteith

Serena Paulson, WEB Reporter
September 27, 2013
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